Housing and Commercial Development Specialist - Variable Hour Benefit Eligible
City of AuroraAbout the role
JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The hiring range for this position is $26.00 - $32.50/hourly
This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.
The deadline to submit applications is September 14, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
This position is supported through grant funding, with employment only eligible through April 1, 2030.
OVERVIEW OF JOB
Plans, coordinates, administers, and monitors affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH), and other federal, state, and local funding sources.
Serves as a project manager throughout all phases of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements while coordinating with residents, contractors, developers, nonprofit organizations, consultants, city departments, and funding partners. The role provides technical expertise in housing and community development programs, grant administration, project implementation, construction oversight, environmental review, compliance monitoring, and program reporting in support of the Housing and Community Development Division.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates, promotes, implements, and administers housing, commercial rehabilitation, and community development programs.
Manages projects from application through closeout, ensuring timely completion and compliance with program requirements.
Reviews project eligibility and determines compliance with applicable funding requirements.
Coordinates with residents, businesses, developers, n
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