Housing/Community Development Specialist (Home Rehabilitation Program)

Housing/Community Development Specialist (Home Rehabilitation Program)

Salary

$29.25 - $46.68 Hourly

Location

Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment, 110 NE 3rd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1414698

Department

RED HUP Home Rep

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Veterans Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

International Degree Verification

International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Housing/Community Development Specialist (Home Rehabilitation Program) to support the Housing and Urban Planning Division.

2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

General Description

This is a professional and administrative position with the Housing and Urban Planning Division that requires a candidate with thorough income certification experience and knowledge in the administering, implementing, and monitoring of affordable housing and/or community development programs funded from local, state or federal government sources. Knowledge of residential mortgage loan underwriting and experience with closing residential real estate transactions is required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, finance, public administration, planning, sociology, or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires one (1) year of experience in mortgage loan origination, loan processing, apartment leasing, housing program compliance monitoring or enforcement, community development or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

None.

Preferences

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, finance, planning, sociology, or closely related field.
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, finance, planning, sociology, or closely related field.
• General Contract License
• Code Enforcement Certifications
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
• Blended Occupancy Specialist (BOS)
• Professional Affordable Housing Certification
• Housing Choice Voucher Specialist (HCVS)
• One or more years of direct oversight in Housing and Urban Development (HUD)s HOME specific grant administration
• One or more years of direct oversight in Housing and Community Development of Block Grants Administration
• One or more years of direct oversight in state SHIP program administration
• One or more years Property Management experience.
• One or more years experience direct Income Certification

SCOPE OF WORK

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

This is a professional and administrative position with the Housing and Urban Planning Division. This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration, management, compliance, and direct oversight of the project bound Pompano Beach Residential Advisory Board (RAB) home rehabilitation program.

Coordinates, oversees, and administers the RAB program related to the major and minor rehabilitation programs, and may include other types of housing assistance programs that has operational responsibility of a major scope, and/or a large-sized budget.

Reviews and approves contractors request for payments to ensure accuracy of payments and billing; reviews and approves initial scope of work and change orders on housing rehabilitation projects; may conduct periodic housing rehabilitation project inspections to ensure quality performance.

Coordinates meetings with consultants and contractors to review progress of work and manage all aspects of the project.

Assists in resolving any outstanding issues and problems; attends staff meetings, meetings with clients, contractors, and local, State and Federal officials.

Prepares schedules, reports, related correspondence, and data which may include monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Performs related work as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.

• Optimizes Work Processes

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

• Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.

• Develops Talent

Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goals. This Level is not relevant for this Behavior.

• Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

• Manages Ambiguity

Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Learns about changing priorities and responds appropriately. Connects with appropriate individuals to gain direction. Takes steps forward, even when details are unknown.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01

Do you have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, finance, planning, sociology, or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Please state the degree obtain, area of concentration? If Not applicable, write NA.

03

Do you have one (1) year of experience in mortgage loan origination, loan processing, apartment leasing, housing program compliance monitoring or enforcement, community development or closely related experience? (Must be shown in work experience on application)

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have in mortgage loan origination, loan processing, apartment leasing, housing program compliance monitoring or enforcement, community development or closely related experience? (This experience must be shown on your application for work experience)

05

List some examples of duties performed to support your answer. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type N/A in the space below. Do Not indicate "See Resume/application."

06

Provide any licenses and certifications you may have (i.e., General Contractor's license, real estate associate/broker license, Professional Project Management, etc).

07

Describe in detail your experience with residential construction activities-specify new construction.

08

Describe in detail your experience with home repair renovation/rehab projects, notice to proceeds, and change orders.

09

Describe your experience with contract and/or construction management.

10

Describe any experience inspecting a home to determine rehabilitation needs necessary to draft a scope of work.

11

Describe your experience dealing with community groups.

Required Question

Employer Broward County

Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800

Phone (954) 831-4000

Website http://www.broward.org/careers