Job description

General Description

Under the director of the Urban County Program Director, this position directs and administers the Owner-Occupied, Homebuyer, CHDO, NSP, NSP3, and Disaster Recovery Programs offered through Hidalgo County’s Urban County Program Department. Responsible for interpreting federal regulations and state policies as they relate to the programs. Develops and monitors the divisions overall compliance review strategy and processes to ensure that all policies, laws and other requirements of the applicable legal, regulatory, Federal and State entities, agencies are met. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed

Direct and supervise the housing development rehabilitation staff.

Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities.

Acts as a liaison with participants, lenders, and developers to obtain the most favorable lending requirements for home buyers and program participants.

Maintains contact with counseling agencies and monitors the participants progress; develops counseling programs that will create long-term home ownership for program participants.

Coordinate with various cities, agencies, nonprofit organizations and governmental entities to enhance home ownership opportunities for participants.

Promotes the programs by developing and implementing and appropriate outreach approach.

Responsible for ensuring the department complies with all applicable rules, regulations and requirements.

Trains staff on new tasks and/or conducts cross-training.

Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities.

Develops and evaluates budget requests.

Develops and implements policies, procedures and standards for compliance.

Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures.

Evaluates the program’s effectiveness and efficiency to meet the organization’s business goals.

Research program changes and prepares reports, trainings and presentations.

Provides technical guidance in the program area.

Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies.

Oversees special investigations, research studies, and internal audits.

Represents the program area at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.

Compile and prepare data and draft reports regarding the contract compliance program as needed or requested.

Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.

Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration or related field.

• Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.

Two (2) years of experience in regulatory compliance, compliance audit, or the management of a HUD program relevant to the assignment.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Three years underwriting of developers and applicants required.

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.

Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient knowledge of federal programs, regulations including Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Register, counseling programs and loan packaging for homebuyers and homebuyer assistance programs.

Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principals and data processing including HUD

IDIS reporting.

Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages.

Ability to write technical material clearly, concisely, and familiar with building and housing codes as appropriate.

Must be able to interpret blue prints, plans, and specifications.

Ability to work well with others.

Ability to manage program activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the County.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,638.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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