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$3,895.00 - $5,617.00 Monthly |
| FLSA STATUS:
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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| OPENING DATE:
07/26/12
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| CLOSING DATE:
08/09/12 05:00 PM
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| JOB TYPE:
Full Time
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
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For
many communities throughout Colorado, the Department of Local Affairs
is the "face of state government" that initial and primary point of
contact where local communities work in partnership with the state. Our
department's mission statement, "Strengthening Colorado Communities,"
exemplifies the level of responsiveness and attentiveness that lies at
the heart of our services. Through
financial and technical assistance, property tax administration,
property valuation appeals and programs addressing affordable housing
and homelessness, our department works in cooperation with local
communities. It is through that work where we learn first-hand how to
build on the strengths, unique qualities and priorities of Colorado. For more information about the Department of Local Affairs go to www.dola.colorado.gov.
The
Division of Housing works with public and private entities, nonprofit
organizations and public housing authorities to create and rehabilitate
housing for low and moderate income persons, to deliver energy
conservation services to low income persons, to provide shelter and
supportive services to the homeless, and to allocate funds from federal
and state grant programs in order to provide safe, sanitary and decent
housing for low and moderate income persons and families.
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| DESCRIPTION OF JOB: |
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position carries out the Division of Housing's mission by analyzing,
negotiating, monitoring, and developing applications for financial
assistance from private housing developers, local housing authorities,
and/or local development organizations. Position advises private
housing developers, local housing organizations, local governments and
others in the use of federal and state housing resources to finance
acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction of affordable housing
proposals. Position underwrites applications for financial assistance,
negotiates revisions, and prepares funding recommendations to Division
of Housing Staff and the State Housing Board. Position develops,
markets and provides technical assistance and training in the areas of
affordable housing, use of federal financial resources, market
assessments, and other relevant topics to stakeholders. Position
identifies means to increase availability of affordable housing,
including researching incentives or impediments. Position establishes
performance benchmarks for contracts and assesses how well grantees meet
such benchmarks. The geographic areas of responsibility for this
position include the following counties: Archuleta, Delta, Dolores,
Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma,
Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, and San Miguel.
Travel is required for approximately 20% of the work assignment.
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| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (only
those applicants who possess the required minimum qualifications will
be allowed to continue through the application process):
Qualified
applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university and two years of professional-level experience in the
administration of federal housing programs (HOME, Rural Development,
Community Development Block Grants), multifamily housing finance, real
estate development or architecture/construction management.
SUBSTITUTION:
Additional professional or technical level work experience in the
administration of federal housing programs, multifamily housing finance
or real estate development may be substituted year-for-year for the
bachelor's degree.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: The
successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's
license and must have the ability to travel in-state on a regular basis
and out-of-state occasionally.
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| SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
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The
Department of Local Affairs requires all applicants to submit a
completed employment application and a current RESUME. Applicants may
submit the resume along with the online application using the "Attach"
feature, or via email or fax to the contact listed below. Application
and resume must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the announcement closing
date (postmarks will not suffice). If your application and resume are
not received by the closing date of this announcement, you will not be
considered for this position. Application forms are available at the
Dept. of Local Affairs employment website at
http://dola.colorado.gov/employment.html.
Applications
are used as part of the selection and exam process. Applications will
be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for
the position and only those applicants who do meet the qualifications
listed above will be allowed to continue through the examination
process. Applications may be used to rank the most qualified applicants
for this position. Be sure your application specifically addresses all
of the education and experience requirements listed.
Please
include your current e-mail address on your application, as most
correspondence regarding this position will be electronic-based. The
department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of e-mail. You will
be notified of the status of your application two weeks after the
closing date of the announcement. If you do not receive information
regarding the status your application after this time, please call (303)
866-4911.
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| HOW TO APPLY:
Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line application by
clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for
Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the
instructions provided below. Failure to submit a complete and timely
application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants
are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by
the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time
listed above.
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IF NOT APPLYING ON-LINE, SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Peggy Valdez Olivas, 1313 Sherman St., #315, Denver CO or by fax to 303-866-2251
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DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Peggy Valdez Olivas, 303-866-4911 or peggy.valdezolivas@state.co.us.
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| METHODS OF APPOINTMENT:
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this
announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created or the
transfer, non-disciplinary (voluntary) demotion or reinstatement
applicants. However, there is the possibility that appointment(s), for
valid, articulated business reasons may be made by transfer,
reinstatement, disciplinary or non-disciplinary demotion, trial service
reversion, placement due to return from military service, or another
method of appointment not stated.
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