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Community Development Specialist

Firm Name
Wake County
Firm Location
Raleigh, NC
Firm Website
https://ewaketalent.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/3/home/requisition/1104?c=ewaketalent

Description

The Equitable Housing and Community Development (EHCD) division operates the development and revitalization services eligible to the million+ residents of the County, in coordination with twelve municipalities. It also ensures much of the administration and compliance for Federal grant and locally funded programs focused on neighborhood revitalization, rehabilitation, development, and public infrastructure projects benefiting low and moderate-income households.

The Community Development Specialist (CD Specialist) is responsible for executing tasks to support the Neighborhood Revitalization and Land Disposition Programs. The Neighborhood Revitalization Program supports low-and-moderate income communities through infrastructure, housing and public facility improvements. The Public Land Disposition Program analyzes county-owned properties eligible and appropriate for affordable housing development. This position will draft, or revise calls for projects or requests for proposals (RFPs). They will perform program set-up, analysis, eligibility, and close-out alongside department staff. The CD Specialist will ensure project coordination, communication, research, and compliance.

In addition, the CD Specialist will perform administrative and compliance tasks to support U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grants and programs. This position will assist in community engagement, research, and reporting for the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and other required reports which determine Department priorities through data analysis and assessment of community need. In addition, this position will support engagement, advocacy, and education to further housing affordability and community revitalization strategies.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  06/24/2020

Contact Information

Contact Name
Not available
Job Category:
Community Development, Housing
Job Sector:
Public