Housing Development Specialist

Rare entry level affordable development position!  This is a full-time position and applications from those available now as full-time employees are welcomed. AHA will also consider an immediate part-time hire of Spring 2023 graduates for at least 15-20 hours/week. These candidates must be able to move to full time no later than 6/30/2023. Both immediate hire and Spring 2023 graduates will be considered concurrently.

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled. Applications received by March 15, 2023, at 5:00 pm PST will be included in the first review.

Under general direction, provides technical services and support to the real estate development team for rehabilitation and/or new construction projects that are funded through a variety of private, federal, state and local sources, including LIHTC, in support of the Alameda Housing Authority (Authority)’s housing, neighborhood, and community revitalization programs, which may include development of tax credit affordable housing, new construction or rehabilitation of existing residential properties, homeownership projects and programs, and the administration of program funding and regulatory compliance. Provides responsible and technical assistance to the Director of Housing Development in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in affordable housing real estate development or a community development program.
Licenses and Certifications:
➢ Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment. Must be able to be insured under AHA’s owned automobile insurance policy.
➢ Possess or able to obtain California Notary Public License within 6 months of hire

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled. Applications received by March 15, 2023 at 5:00 pm PST will be included in the first review. This is a full-time position and applications from those available now as full-time employees are welcomed. AHA will also consider an immediate part-time hire of Spring 2023 graduates for at least 15-20 hours/week. These candidates must be able to move to full time no later than 6/30/2023. Both immediate hire and Spring 2023 graduates will be considered concurrently.
To apply, submit a:
➢ Housing Authority Employment Application
➢ Resume (three pages maximum, include months/years of employment), and
➢ Response to the supplemental question (two pages maximum)
Your resume and supplemental question must be in Word or pdf format and uploaded into the AHA employment application form. Additional information, including the application form, is located in the Working With AHA section of the Housing Authority’s website at https://www.alamedahsg.org/working-with-aha/careers-at-aha/.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
If you need a reasonable accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact the Housing Authority office at hr@alamedahsg.org.
The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda is an
Equal Opportunity / ADA Employer