This is responsible and professional work in all phases of economic development in support of affordable and workforce housing in the Alachua County Community Support Services Department, Housing Division.
An employee assigned to this classification performs complex assignments and will serve as the coordinator for affordable and workforce housing strategic development, assist in the administration and use of Housing Trust Fund and Infrastructure Sales Tax Funds, manage real estate transactions, negotiate lease agreements, and will ensure compliance with grant regulations.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability, and communication.
Assists in the administration and use of Housing Trust Fund and Infrastructure Sales Tax funds.
Assists with the creation and implementation of housing and economic development projects and coordinate developer negotiation efforts related to the development of County-owned surplus properties and public/private partnership efforts.
Plans, develops, pursues, identifies, coordinates, and administers affordable housing residential projects; assists in coordinating land acquisitions and clearing, financing and construction activities in accordance with program policies and requirements; prepares requirements and specifications for redevelopment projects and real estate closing documents.
Ensures project compliance with grant regulations; negotiates, prepares, and administers contracts and agreements; monitors timeliness and performance requirements; manages real estate transactions and negotiates lease agreements.
Compiles and analyzes data that may impact the need for and preservation of affordable housing in the County and creates reports, maps, and other visualizations to present and share findings. Related data may include, but is not limited to economic trends, housing costs, demographic characteristics, and land use trends.
Performs the necessary underwriting analysis and subsidy layering reviews in accordance with federal, state, and local standards for proposed housing development and rental projects.
Develops, handles, and maintains criteria used to evaluate proposed housing development and rental projects. Participates as the financial expert as part of scoring or selection panel for proposed housing projects.
Represents the County at housing related organizations and events. Engages with the development community, non-profits, and other agencies to expedite affordable housing projects and ideas.
Completes quarterly reconciliation of associated systems. Reviews payment requests to ensure the request complies with contractual requirements and project pro forms development budgets.
Coordinates payments to ensure construction progress is accurate. Reviews projects for compliance or breach of contract issues as part of the compliance review process.
Drives a County and/or personal vehicle for property visits, monitoring visits at various sites, and logistics and development meetings throughout the county.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.Law degree, legal studies, and/or legal experience is acceptable.
Banking experience may be acceptable.
Master's degree in acceptable field desired but not required.
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits
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*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.
Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.
Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Alachua County is located in north central Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 estimate for the county is 247,336. The county seat is Gainesville, home of the University of Florida and Santa Fe College.?? The County is known for its diverse culture, local music, tourism and artisans.
Alachua County employees over 1010 full-time employees in a wide variety of areas.
Alachua County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Alachua County gives preference in initial employment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.