• Job Description

  Req#: 4878049

  Professional, technical work related to the efficient operation, administration, and implementation of Federal and State housing and community development grant programs in the Community Services Department. Assists the Compliance Officer/Program Manager with research, data compilation, and regulatory/contractual interpretation. Compiles information for use in monthly, quarterly and annual reports related to the department’s compliance and operational activities. Coordinates with the Compliance Officer/Program Manager for special assignments. Develops and tracks grant funded activities and coordinates related services for the department.

  **Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

  **Additional compensation based on licensure.

  Note : These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

  Conducts compliance reviews of rental housing developed or obtained through various federal, state, and local housing programs.

  Under the direction of the Compliance Officer/Program provides technical assistance and regulatory guidance to landlords, property managers, and non-profit agencies with rental units.

  Monitors and reviews tenant income eligibility to ensure landlords are calculating income correctly.

  Verifies landlords, property managers and non-profits are charging the correct monthly rent in accordance with program guidelines.

  Reviews to determine if HQS inspections have been conducted in a timely manner. Completes inspections or coordinates with Housing Authority and internal inspectors to have inspections conducted.

  Prepares drafts of monitoring reports for internal and external agencies.

  Prepare or amend restrictive use covenants on rental properties (RUCs) or other contract related documents, as needed.

  Track status of rental units that are monitored. Maintain an inventory of rental units by agency. Refer unit openings to the Community Assistance Division to assist with their programs.

  Completes mortgage assumptions to include verification of client eligibility using the Section 8 Income and Assets guidelines in accordance with HUD’s 25 code of Federal Register (CFR) part 95, CDBG, HOME and SHIP funding programs and the program policy guidelines.

  Assists with other monitoring as needed.

  Additional Duties

  In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

  
  

  Performs other related work as required.

  Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or other closely related field and five (5) years of local government grants management experience with housing, contract administration, project management, or other comparable experience.

  
  

  A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

  Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

  
  

  Will be required to obtain National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) training and pass exam within 12 months from date of hire.

  
  

  Assists with preparing and providing public information regarding Community Services Department Programs.

  
  

  Participates in initiatives to build and strengthen community partnerships between Seminole County Community Services and community stakeholders.

  
  

  Conducts monitoring for internal and external programs/services, conducts research and analysis of information, prepares reports, and recognizes trends.

  
  

  Provides technical assistance, training, and regulatory guidance for internal s taff , sub-recipients, and community stakeholders in assigned grant programs.

  
  

  Maintains proficient project/program files and maintains accurate records on project and program activities for monitoring progress and auditing activities in accordance with the federal and state rules and regulations.

  
  

  Assists management with administration of grant funding cycles.

  
  

  Prepares material, presentations and public education to other agencies, community groups, and sta ff .

  
  

  Provides input for procedures and processes for the Compliance department.

  
  

  Assist in the preparation of written and oral reports for the Board of County Commissioners, other governmental officials , community and other special interest groups and individuals. Prepares written agenda memorandum to be presented to the board with documentation.

  
  

  Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices as applied to federal and state community development programs

  
  

  Must be experienced in project management; Have knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to community development issues, program regulations, grants and programs; Knowledge of statistics, graphics, and basic research methods employed in assimilating, compiling, evaluating, and presenting information and recommendations clearly and succinctly in written and oral form; and ability to develop, plan, and participate in research and planning projects.

  
  

  Data analysis, Report writing, computer knowledge.

  
  

  Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires the incumbent to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

  
  

  Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software with emphasis on PowerPoint, Word and Excel for data analysis and report writing.

  
  

  All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.

  
  

  Department Specific trainings per position may be required.

• About the company

  Seminole County is a county located in the central portion of the US state of Florida.

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