Housing Coordinator / Development Services / Planning

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

SAFETY SENSITIVE: No FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes

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*Pre-interview assessment/tests pertinent to the required job skills may be required.

About Us

The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.

Perks and Benefits

Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family

City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services

5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)

11 paid holidays

Pension plan

City-paid life and long-term disability insurance

Optional Vision and Dental Plans

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

And much more!Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in Public Administration, Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Engineering, Transportation and/or closely related field.

Eight (8) years vocational experience in zoning and planning. AICP certification may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Licenses or Certifications

Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.

Key Responsibilities

Provides financial and programmatic administration of the housing programs to enable the City to achieve the goals and objectives contained in the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan, the Consolidated Plan and the Local Housing Assistance Plan.

Prepares, reviews or updates all required plan documents and reports on performance, participation, labor and financials for submission to the appropriate agencies. These policy documents generally require City Council review and approval.

Develops, revises, evaluates and implements operational policies and procedures to ensure the City's program compliance with federal, state, local, and other related laws. These documents are not static in nature and need to be updated to reflect changes in lending, building, and the real estate market.

Reviews/Approves/Monitors program compliance audits of state and not-for-profit agencies, including the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; participates in audits for high risk agencies and external audits.

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HOUSING COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace