Position: Housing Coordinator
Department: Urban Development
Division: Community Development

Rate of Pay: $35,000 + (DOE)

Nature of Work:
Work involves the performance of a variety of duties connected with the administration of the Community Development Block Grant and other HUD grant Programs to assure compliance w/federal, state, and local regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines as well as divisional policies and guidelines. Incumbent will achieve goals and objectives and meet applicable deadlines through a combination of independent work and teamwork.

Examples of Work:
• Interview and counsel applicants for project eligibility.
• Review/process applications for assistance and eligibility.
• Assure housing projects meet environmental clearance (including but not limited to historic and flood approvals).
• Coordinate project procurement activities.
• Prepare and complete grant and contractor award documents.
• Prepare and present applicant project summaries to program administration.
• Assure federal, state, and local regulations, procedures, guidelines and division reporting deadlines are met.
• Maintain all applicable records and documentation and ensure project files documentation is complete and in place.
• Assist in researching and preparing program guidelines as assigned by program administration.
• Assist in compilation of related information for preparation of the City of Hattiesburg’s Consolidated Plan/Annual Action plan/Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), as needed.
• Attend/assist in preparing for program/project meetings, council meetings and public hearings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Four years of college with major coursework in business, public administration or a related field and at least two years related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and related software.
• Must possess ability to audit invoices and various types of expenditure vouchers applicable to housing projects.
• Must possess ability to audit client information, including financial documentation.
• Ability to present and express ideas effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Ability to apply basic logic and reasoning and analytical methods for the efficient and effective planning and management of projects.
• Versatility to work independently or in conjunction with others as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license