Community Housing Program Specialist
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
What are we looking for
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Finance Humanities or other related area; and
Two (2) years of job-related experience with housing programs that includes housing development finance property management and/or grant management.
Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
Federal grant terminology regulations guidelines and procedures
Affordable housing development concepts program planning public administration
Management and fiscal accountability practices applicable federal and state financing programs
Grant management and construction techniques local government administration
State and federal laws rules and regulations that apply to projects.
Ability to:
Plan coordinate and supervise program activities under general guidance and direction
Analyze and interpret financial information including grant and loan disbursement amounts rental property pro forma and homebuyer underwriting
Negotiate with and persuade a variety of individuals
Work under short deadlines with changing priorities
Pay close attention to detail and follow written instructions
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of individuals and agencies
How to apply
Apply online by submitting your resume. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)
Benefits
Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:
o Work/life Balance
o Health Coverage
o Retirement plans
o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
o And more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
Other important information to be aware of
This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.
This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin.
This agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here Link to E-Verify Website.
This position is open until filled with a first application review date of March 3 2026.
About the Department
The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs grow businesses develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure.
(You can learn more about us here.)
About this Position
Montana Housing strengthens our vibrant communities by supporting access to safe affordable and sustainable homes for Montanans whose housing needs are not met by the market. Montana Housing assists with buying a home down payment assistance mortgage servicing Reverse Annuity Mortgages rental housing assistance and multi- and single-family development.
This position will work as part of a committed and passionate team that manages three programs financed by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the Housing Trust Fund Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs. Responsibilities include:
providing technical assistance to developers and communities applying for and managing program funds
reviewing and making recommendations for financing applications through underwriting and assessing organizational capacity project need and feasibility
ensuring entities receiving funds comply with complex federal state and local requirements
monitoring compliance with program requirements after project completion including file reviews and on-site inspections
coordinating efforts with other federal state and local programs and investors
providing input to policies and procedures for implementing the programs
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Arabic Speaking
- Marketing & Promotions
- Access Control System
- Apache Tomcat
- BI
- Back Office
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
