ICF
CommunityDevelopmentConsultant-ONCALL(REMOTEROLE)
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“Community Development Consultant - ON CALL (REMOTE ROLE) at ICF. Skills: Community Development, HUD programs, Section 3 requirements, Technical Assistance, Training Development and Delivery. supporting communities with implementing best practice strategies. providing expert consulting skills and programmatic expertise to serve the needs of low- and moderate-income families”
What You'll Achieve.
supporting communities with implementing best practice strategies; serve the needs of low- and moderate-income families; creating economic opportunity through the Section 3 requirements
Industry & Context.
analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions
ON CALL (REMOTE ROLE), ON-CALL (part-time with variable hours), work remote, Assignments are made on a demand-response basis so hours are completely variable, up to 25% travel may be required, home-based position
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Government or a related discipline or minimum 10 years of professional experience in similar field, Minimum of 10 years knowledge in HUD programs, specifically administering programs where Section 3 is an economic opportunity program, A general understanding of HUD reporting systems (e.g., IDIS, DRGR, and other PHA reporting systems) for Section 3 reporting, Demonstrated success developing and delivering trainings, workshops and program assessments and facilitation, and public speaking to a variety of audiences, This is a home-based position and up to 25% travel may be required
Nice to Have
Previous work with Department of Labor, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Youth Build, workforce investment boards, and/or job training programs, is a plus, Broad knowledge in Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity laws and requirements
What You'll Do.
supporting communities with implementing best practice strategies
providing expert consulting skills and programmatic expertise to serve the needs of low- and moderate-income families
delivering technical assistance on Section 3 requirements
support broader community and economic development priorities
labor standards workforce development initiatives
creating economic opportunity through the Section 3 requirements that overlay HUD grantees
Develop/deliver training sessions
conference presentations
Facilitate technical assistance engagements
either in-person or virtually through web-based software
Focus on best practice and innovative strategies related to HUD programs
Contribute to the design of tools
and development of policy guidance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with a diverse set of stakeholders including public housing authorities, HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) grantees; work alongside a team of experts
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Ability to multi-task with various projects and responsibilities
Full Job Description
# **COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT (****ON-CALL role)** Your passion is supporting communities with implementing best practice strategies to provide expert consulting skills and programmatic expertise to serve the needs of low- and moderate-income families. At ICF, you will work alongside a team of experts supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by delivering technical assistance on **Section 3 requirements**. This role may also support broader community and economic development priorities, including labor standards compliance; workforce development initiatives such as job training and employment placement; small business and microenterprise development; and other HUD‑aligned economic and workforce development activities. **This position is ON-CALL (part-time with variable hours) and work remote. Assignments are made on a demand-response basis so hours are completely variable.** Apply today to become part of our great team of experts! **What you’ll be doing:** * Work with a diverse set of stakeholders including public housing authorities, HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) grantees who work with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, etc., programs. * Focus work is in creating economic opportunity through the Section 3 requirements that overlay HUD grantees. * Develop/deliver training sessions, conference presentations, workshops, and webinars * Facilitate technical assistance engagements, either in-person or virtually through web-based software * Focus on best practice and innovative strategies related to HUD programs. * Contribute to the design of tools, drafting of reports, and development of policy guidance * Experience, knowledge and/or lived experience in utilizing a racial equity lens throughout work products, webinar deliveries, etc. **Basic Qualifications you’ll need to have:** * Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Government or a related discipline or mini
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