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Housing Analyst

Employer
City Of Alexandria Virginia
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$56,835.22 - $74,420.84 Annually
Closing date
May 24, 2019

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Housing Analyst

Overview
The Housing Analyst plans, develops, and implements programs that contribute to the Housing Master Plan (HMP) targets and strategies under general direction from the Housing Program Manager. Housing Analyst participates in monitoring, planning, evaluating, and implementing housing and community development programs and activities. The work involves responding to a variety of complex issues and project tasks including preparing and submitting major federal applications and monitoring program activities of agencies, departments, and nonprofits that receive housing and community development federal, state, and/or local funding. Work is performed with considerable independence, initiative and judgment within established policies, procedures and practices. Housing Analyst will help with the coordination stakeholder groups and special working groups focused on housing-related topics and will represent the Office of Housing and its policies on internal City work groups, planning initiatives and special projects, as needed.

The Opportunity
  • Work on complex, multi-faceted housing initiatives in high profile developments;
  • Prepares state and federal funding applications and works on other federal and local government requirements to receive funding for the City's housing and community development programs which involves preparing a variety of technical, statistical, and performance reports to the federal government on programs, activities and accomplishments, including environmental reviews and assessment reports;
  • Under the direction of a Housing Program Manager represents department on and/staff's internal panels, committees, and task forces on housing and may propose planning and housing policies and amendments in response to a variety of complex housing policy and land-use issues;
  • Assist in the monitoring of program activities of agencies, departments, and nonprofits that receive housing and community development federal, state and/or local funding;
  • Participates in the preparation and presentation of staff reports, analysis, recommendations and other necessary documents orcorrespondence to the City Manager, City Council, boards, groups, and/or committees;
  • Under the direction of a Housing Program Manger work on building partnerships with community associations, private, nonprofit, and other local and regional government agencies to accomplish key goals of the City and Department;
  • Maintains effective relationships with all segments of the housing community, including, tenants, property owners/managers, developers, ARHA and nonprofit housing developers, neighborhood and civic associations, and other stakeholders in community projects;
  • Performs related work as required.


The Ideal Candidate
To qualify for this position, all candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in affordable housing, urban studies/planning, public or business administration, community development, or a related field to include monitoring housing development
projects and writing reports; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

To be considered an ideal candidate, a candidate must also possess a Master's Degree; one or more years of experience in affordable housing development, and assisted housing programs; knowledge of local planning, zoning and development; two (2) or more years of program planning; three (3) years of experience and demonstrated ability in communicating orally and in writing with elected officials, the public, and regulatory agencies; Ability to relate to and work with low-income and limited English proficiency communities a plus, as well as fluency in other languages, including Spanish; Possess computer skills related to mapping and graphic program skills.

About the Department
The Office of Housing coordinates and administers City housing and housing-related programs and services and makes recommendations to the City Manager and City Council on housing policy and potential affordable housing investments. If you are curious for a broader view of our City government click here , or for a broader view of the City of Alexandria click here .

Company

The City of Alexandria is an award-winning, innovative, and progressive local government that brings together elected leaders, residents, businesses, and staff to foster a thriving community.  We are an independent, full-service city, providing the services typically operated by both counties and cities in areas such as public safety, transportation, human services, parks and recreation, planning, and administration. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with the resources and expertise to succeed.  In Alexandria, employees are our most important asset, and we work hard to create and support a culture that delivers excellence through the shared values of respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Our employees have access to excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefits.  Alexandria provides a defined-benefit pension and offers six weeks of paid parental leave to employees who become parents through birth, adoption or foster care.

We offer a robust wellness program, interdepartmental rotation program, tuition assistance funding and professional development program that helps employees obtain the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience to enhance their professional and personal growth.

With a population of approximately 160,000 and a land area of 16 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is known for its beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, charming waterfront, high-tech economy, vibrant retail and restaurant corridors and diverse neighborhoods. We are a unique and historic community, and we continue to innovate for the 21st century.

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