Job Description
The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for a Housing Monitoring Specialist (Staff Assistant III) for the Division of Housing Development within the Executive Office of Economic Development. Under the supervision of the Director of Housing Development, the Housing Monitoring Specialist is responsible for the monitoring of the affordable housing restrictions enacted through various housing-related programs including the Worcester Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF), Inclusionary Zoning, American Recue Plan Act (ARPA), and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds. This position will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the funding restrictions are in compliance with various state and federal regulations. In addition, the position will be responsible for ensuring proposed residential projects meet inclusionary zoning compliance prior to the issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy. Additional duties include overseeing loan confirmations, audit requests and coordinating resale/recapture provisions with state housing agencies.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
~ Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, government, public policy, public health or public administration, or a related field OR;
o An equivalent combination of education, training and three (3) years of experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above-mentioned requirements.
~ One (1) year of professional experience within an affordable housing compliance and monitoring or management field
~ Two (2) years of customer service and clerical experience in an office setting
~ Proficient with computers, including proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
~ Excellent communication skills
~ Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
~ Master's degree in business administration, management, government, public policy, public health or public administration, or a related field
~ Four (4) years of professional experience within an affordable housing compliance and monitoring or management field
~ Four (4) years of customer service in an office setting
~ Four (4) years of clerical experience in an office setting
~ Two (2) years of experience in a municipal setting
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How To Apply
To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
