DOLA Affordable Housing Grant Associate

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Application Deadline:

January 7, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

64,001.60 - 92,872.00

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time salaried position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Non Union (30+ Hours)

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Job Description Summary:

Under general supervision, the DOLA Affordable Housing Grant Associate administers a State Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) grant funded program to provide no-interest loans to community members for home repair and manufactured home replacement. This position is responsible for managing the grant lifecycle and ensures the funding program is a smooth, efficient, transparent and equitable process. This role leads in the creation of program guidelines, coordinates contract activities with applicants, mobile home park managers and suppliers, drafts and processes grant contracts, requests authorization for and tracks payments, manages reporting and compliance processes, assists with homeownership committee exception requests, as needed, and supports program communications.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                 

• Oversees department contract formation, execution, reporting and monitoring.
• Drafts program guidelines and processes and coordinates review and finalization with department staff.
• Drafts and issues Requests for Proposals using the city’s procurement processes to hire the appropriate entities to conduct the rehabilitation and replacement activities (e.g., finance institutions and contractors).
• Drafts contracts for Human Services and Housing funds with input from other HHS staff.
• Coordinates with other city staff and departments, including the City Attorney's Office, Central Records and department Financial Manager to ensure alignment with city contracting processes and requirements.
• Guides development and implementation of appropriate output and outcome metrics and evaluation processes.                           
• Partners with HHS Budget staff to monitor budget expenditures and ensure adherence with financial policies and contract requirements and authorizes distribution of payments.
• Partners with HHS Compliance staff to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Builds grant portfolios and monitors across programs.
• Conducts evaluation, research and data collection activities related to department grants.
• Coordinates collection of grantee mid-year and end-of-year reports and summarizes reporting data for internal use and for public reports. 
• Assists in compiling and collecting funding program and community-level data in alignment with funding program evaluation frameworks.
• Researches and analyzes housing and human services demographic and economic trends.
• Participates on departmental team to assess housing funding demands and needs across the department and community, in alignment with the department mission and outcomes.
• Conducts applicant and client income certification.
• Determines applicant eligibility based on interpretation of federal and local policies and regulations and mortgage underwriting criteria. Apply regulations to individual situations. Calculate values of applicant income and assets.   
• Maintains records on all applicants; utilizes database to generate reports and correspondence.   
• Creates and maintains homeownership files for City and State audits and review. 
• Communicates effectively with applicants to gather complete and accurate information. 
• Determines when defined thresholds for program eligibility have been exceeded and identify unusual eligibility circumstances. Make recommendations to department leadership and the Homeownership Committee regarding potential exceptions. 
• Performs administrative tasks associated with funding program services.
• Assists with drafting and publication of request f