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HousingCDBG-DRGrantLead
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“Housing CDBG-DR Grant Lead at ICF. Skills: CDBG-DR Housing Grant Administration, affordable housing development, disaster recovery, homebuyer support, program design and implementation, pre-disaster risk mitigation measures, policy and regulatory issues, program underwriting processes, Federal regulations (CDBG-DR, cross cutting Federal requirements, Duplication of Benefits), housing program procedures and processes. supporting the design and implementation of disaster recovery affordable housin”
Industry & Context.
analytical; problem-solving; decision-making capabilities
Able and willing to travel both flight and vehicle up to 25% depending on work needs, Must have a valid current U. S. driver’s license and can successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check, Section 3 eligible job opportunity, AI tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years’ professional experience, 5+ years’ affordable housing development (rental and/or homeownership) experience working with private and public funding sources, 5+ years’ experience in housing development programs that are implemented at the state or local level, 3+ years’ In-depth and hands-on knowledge of the CDBG/CDBG-DR programs or other affordable housing programs, regulations and implementation, Able and willing to travel both flight and vehicle up to 25% depending on work needs, Must have a valid current U. S. driver’s license and can successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Planning, Public Policy, Government, Finance, or a related discipline, Experience with creation of housing and community development subject-related materials, such as training and technical assistance tools, presentations, handouts, etc., Experience working in a consulting firm, development organization, or public agency, Experience delivering training and technical assistance to state and local government agencies, Business development, sales, fundraising, and/or proposal experience
What You'll Do.
supporting the design and implementation of disaster recovery affordable housing projects and programs
underwriting homebuyer assistance (downpayment
loan buy-down) related to the CDBG-DR funded new construction of homeowner housing
underwriting of rental rehabilitation and new construction
providing strategic consulting support to clients implementing disaster recovery and resilience programs
develop and implement recovery and mitigation programs and projects
Provide project support and subject matter expertise in disaster recovery
and/or affordable housing program design and implementation
as well as pre-disaster risk mitigation measures.
Work as part of a team providing expert services on policy and regulatory issues to develop written materials for the public to understand the program and for HUD compliance.
Inform program underwriting processes
coordinate project stakeholders
work with staff and subcontractors
and work directly with the client and developers to provide advisory/consulting services needed to assemble viable projects and programs.
Provide guidance and expertise on Federal regulations (CDBG-DR
cross cutting Federal requirements
Duplication of Benefits
etc. ) and translating them into the implementation of the programs.
Draft housing program procedures and processes for implementation.
Work with staff to set up systems and processes
be available to interpret and apply the regulations within the context of these systems.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with senior staff, other experts, outside contractors, junior ICF, client, and subrecipient staff to develop and implement recovery and mitigation programs and projects.; Work as part of a team providing expert services on policy and regulatory issues; coordinate project stakeholders; work with staff and subcontractors; work directly with the client and developers; Work with staff to set up systems and processes
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
**ICF’s Disaster Management Division** is looking for an experienced **CDBG-DR Housing Grant Administration Lead**. **This position is 100% Remote in the United States**. Non-managerial. As a CDBG-DR Housing Grant Administration Lead, you will have in-depth experience with the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and related affordable housing or homeownership development programs (e.g., CDBG-DR, HOME, Low-income Housing Tax Credits, Housing Trust Fund and other federal housing programs). You will also have in-depth experience assembling affordable housing projects or programs, including fundamentals of real estate deals such as tax credits, underwriting, affordable housing financing structures, the Uniform Relocation Act, appraisals and surveys, and other elements needed to design and implement long-term affordable rental and homeownership programs. **Compensation:** While the range below is broader for career development, this position will offer a base salary $90 to $110K, firm. Offer based on % of job description match and location. This Lead position will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of disaster recovery affordable housing projects and programs, including underwriting homebuyer assistance (downpayment, closing cost, loan buy-down) related to the CDBG-DR funded new construction of homeowner housing, underwriting of rental rehabilitation and new construction, and providing strategic consulting support to clients implementing disaster recovery and resilience programs. You will work with senior staff, other experts, outside contractors, junior ICF, client, and subrecipient staff to develop and implement recovery and mitigation programs and projects. This position requires the ability to think on one’s feet and adjust to an ever-changing environment. Key Responsibilities: • Provide project support and subject matter expertise in disaster recovery, homebuyer support, and/or affordable ho
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