Housing Lead / CDBG - DR - HUD_ Disaster Recovery
Company: ICF
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
ICF's Disaster Management Division is looking for an experienced
Housing Lead to serve as a project manager and subject matter
expert.
As a Housing Lead, you will have in-depth experience with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and related affordable housing or homeownership
development programs (e.g., CDBG-DR, -MIT, -CV, and other HUD and
federal housing programs). You will also have in-depth experience
assembling affordable housing projects or programs, including
fundamentals of real estate deals such as tax credits,
underwriting, affordable housing financing structures, the Uniform
Relocation Act, appraisals and surveys, and other elements needed
to design and implement long-term affordable rental and
homeownership programs.
To be considered, you must reside in or around the Philadelphia, PA
- Dallas / Fort Worth, TX or Mobile, AL /Pensacola, FL (preferably
Baldwin County) area.
This position will be responsible for supporting the design and
implementation of disaster recovery affordable housing projects and
programs, including homebuyer assistance CDBG-DR programs, and
providing strategic consulting support to clients implementing
disaster recovery and resilience programs. You will work with
senior staff, other experts, outside contractors, and junior ICF,
client, and subrecipient staff to develop and implement recovery
and mitigation programs and projects. This position requires the
ability to think on one's feet and adjust to an ever-changing
environment.
Key Responsibilities:
--- Provide project management leadership and subject matter
expertise in disaster recovery, homebuyer support, and/or
affordable housing program design and implementation, as well as
pre-disaster risk mitigation measures.
--- Work as part of a team providing expert services on policy and
regulatory issues to develop written materials for the public to
understand the program and for HUD compliance.
--- Inform program underwriting processes, coordinate project
stakeholders, work with staff and subcontractors, and work directly
with the client and developers to provide advisory/consulting
services needed to assemble viable projects and programs.
--- Provide guidance and expertise on Federal regulations (CDBG-DR,
cross cutting Federal requirements, Duplication of Benefits, etc.)
and translating them into the implementation of the programs.
--- Help refine program procedures and processes for
implementation.
--- Work with staff to set up systems and processes, be available
to interpret and apply the regulations within the context of these
systems.
--- Help implement CDBG-DR funded programs.
--- Provide advisory and consulting services to clients through
training sessions, one-on-one conversations, and written
products.
--- Develop written products and tools for grantee policies and
procedures, program implementation, and design.
Resumes must reflect the qualifications and experience for
consideration.
Must Have Qualifications:
--- Bachelor's degree.
--- 5+ years' affordable housing development (rental and/or
homeownership) experience working with private and public funding
sources.
--- 5+ years' experience in housing development programs that are
implemented at the state or local level.
--- 3+ years' In-depth and hands-on knowledge of the CDBG/CDBG-DR
programs or other affordable housing programs, regulations and
implementation.
Preferred Skills/Experience: (These may enhance candidate
consideration)
--- Master's degree in Planning, Public Policy, Government,
Finance, or a related discipline.
--- Ability to travel up to 25% depending on project needs.
--- Experience with creation of housing and community development
subject-related materials, such as training and technical
assistance tools, presentations, handouts, etc.
--- Experience working in a consulting firm, development
organization, or public agency preferred.
--- Experience delivering training and technical assistance to
state and local government agencies.
--- Business development, sales, fundraising, and/or proposal
experience.
Professional Skills:
--- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
capabilities
--- Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional
intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and
ethics
--- Team player with the demonstrated ability to build
organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to
ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment
--- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Project Management Software)
--- Independent staff engagement and decision-making ability
--- Keen eye for detail
--- Self-motivated and the drive to achieve.
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Working at ICF
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we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise
with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most
complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
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color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation,
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to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and
individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of
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will be used only to the extent required to provide needed
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, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in
determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited
to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and
competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location,
education and certifications as well as contract provisions
regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The
pay range for this position is:
$64,273.00 - $145,430.00
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