About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $72,515.36 - $79,925.00 Department: Housing Operations, Urban & Community Development Division: Affordable Housing FLSA: Exempt Job Description: In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and manage the City of Charleston Homeownership Initiative and various housing development programs and projects as assigned.
Examples of Duties:
• Provides day-to-day administration, coordination and management of the Homeownership Initiative and assigned housing programs. • Negotiates property acquisitions, condemnations and other property transactions. • Coordinates the appropriate property transfer processes including, appraisals, surveys, legal services, preparing transfer and development agreements and closing documents, etc. • Provides technical assistance and pre-qualifies applicants for homeownership opportunities. • Coordinates the marketing of homes including developing and monitoring the strategic marketing plan, • Liaises with the non-profit and for-profit partners in the administration of the Homeownership Initiative and other tasks related to Housing Development. • Performs necessary administrative work including processing vendor payments, preparing required reports, review and process applications, writing grant applications, creating promotional materials, etc. • Manages contractual agreements for vendor secured to implement various facets of the Homeownership Initiative. • Conducts annual monitoring of multi-family rental projects funded by the City to various for-profits and non-profit organizations. • Conducts financial analyses of various projects to ascertain funding requirements necessary to complete projects. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Valid driver’s license. • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Background in real estate development and property management.
Other Necessary Requirements:
• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. • In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.
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