Housing and Commercial Development Specialist - Variable Hour Benefit Eligible
Description
JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
Cit y of Aurora , Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The hiring range for this position is $26.00 - $32.50/hourly
This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.
The deadline to submit applications is October 2, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
This position is supported through grant funding, with employment only eligible through April 1, 2030.
OVERVIE W OF JOB
Plans, coordinates, administers, and monitors affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH), and other federal, state, and local funding sources.
Serves as a project manager throughout all phases of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements while coordinating with residents, contractors, developers, nonprofit organizations, consultants, c ity departments, and funding partners. The role provides technical expertise in housing and community development programs, grant administration, project implementation, construction oversight, environmental review, compliance monitoring, and program reporting in support of the Housing and Community Development Division.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinates, promotes, implements, and administers housing, commercial rehabilitation, and community development programs.
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Manages projects from application through closeout, ensuring timely completion and compliance with program requirements.
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Reviews project eligibility and determine s compliance with applicable funding requirements.
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Coordinates with residents, businesses, developers, nonprofit organizations, consultants, contractors, and internal City departments.
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Provides technical assistance to applicants, funding recipients, contractors, and community partners.
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Assists in developing new housing and community development initiatives and program improvements.
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Serves as project manager for assigned rehabilitation and development activities.
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Reviews construction estimates, work write-ups, plans, specifications, and cost proposals.
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Reviews contractor payment requests, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
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Assists with administration of federal, state, and local grant programs.
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Monitors project budgets, expenditures, and funding commitments.
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Reviews requests for reimbursement and supporting documentation.
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Tracks project performance, expenditures, and grant accomplishments.
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Maintains complete and accurate project files and documentation.
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Coordinates with Compliance Staff for the Environmental Reviews in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58 .
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Monitors projects and programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and City requirements.
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Conducts project monitoring, file reviews, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
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Identifies compliance concerns and works with project partners to resolve findings or corrective actions.
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Assists with monitoring of affordability requirements, project completion requirements, and grant performance measures.
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Supports HUD monitoring activities and prepares documentation requested during monitoring or audits.
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Maintains project files and supporting documentation.
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Compiles program data and prepares reports required for grant administration.
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Assists in preparation of HUD-required reports, including the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, CAPER, IDIS reporting, and other federal reporting requirements.
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Conducts research, analyzes program performance, and prepares recommendations to improve program effectiveness.
The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
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High School Diploma or GED
Experience
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At least 3 years of experience in HUD, Federal programs, CDBG, HOME, ESG programs , community development and affordable housing programs, planning, and/or grant administration.
Preferred Qualifications :
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Knowledge of HUD regulations, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), Davis-Bacon, Section 3, Uniform Relocation Act (URA), Fair Housing, environmental review requirements (24 CFR Part 58), and other federal compliance requirements.
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Experience managing construction contracts, project budgets, reimbursement requests, and project closeout.
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Experience working with nonprofit organizations, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, lenders, and public agencies.
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Experience using IDIS, HEROS, DRGR, Neighborly, or other grant management systems.
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Bilingual (Spanish or another language commonly spoken in the community) preferred.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Valid driver’s License with clean Motor Vehicle Report
Knowledge :
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Knowledge of structure, purpose, and administration of government and foundation grant programs;
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C ommunity or citizen outreach principles and strategies.
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Principles and practices of affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development.
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Federal, state, and local grant administration requirements.
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HUD regulations and applicable federal compliance requirements.
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Construction methods, estimating, project scheduling, and contract administration.
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Environmental review requirements under 24 CFR Part 58.
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Public procurement and contracting principles.
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Budget preparation, financial tracking, and grant reimbursement processes.
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Project management principles and practices.
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Customer service and community engagement techniques.
Skills:
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Strong project management and organizational skills.
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Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
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Contract and construction document review.
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Budget monitoring and financial analysis.
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Research, data analysis, and technical report preparation.
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Conflict resolution and customer service.
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Time management with the ability to prioritize multiple projects