Supportive Housing Specialist - Community and Economic Development III

Title: DOLA Supportive Housing Specialist (Community & Economic Development III)

Location: Denver, CO United States

Salary

$57,708.00 - $75,024.00 Annually

Location 

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

NAA-01949-06.2025

Department

Department of Local Affairs

Division

Division of Housing

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Description:

Who can Apply

This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado's approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of "Local Affairs," which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

Vision

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.

Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado's communities.

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs. 

In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

• Medical and Dental Plans

• Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans

• Employee Wellness Programs

• Paid Life Insurance

• 11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave

• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees

• Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Training opportunities

• Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill additional permanent and term limited positions in this work unit. Term limited positions have a start and end date, but are eligible for full benefits. Candidates accepting a Term Limited position will be required to sign a waiver of their rights under the classified personnel system.

DOLA provides employment opportunities across various fields, including housing, property taxation, local government, demography, and assessment appeals.

The Division of Housing, Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI), works with local, state and federal community partners to build, promote and support collaborative approaches to make homelessness rare, brief and on-time in Colorado. OHI's vision is to advance solutions that combine affordable housing with accessible services so no one languishes in homelessness. OHI's mission is to work with community partners to create a robust continuum of efficient and effective solutions that reduce and prevent instances of homelessness and ensure that every Coloradan has a safe place to call home. 

This job posting is intended to fill multiple positions in the Community and Economic Development III (CED III) job classification within the OHI Supportive Housing Team, to include:

• Supportive Housing Specialist - State Housing Vouchers (SHV) and Tenancy Support Services (TSS)

• 1115 Medicaid Waiver Specialist

These positions are primarily focused on various state and federally funded Supportive Housing Programs that include a combination of rental assistance vouchers and tenancy support services grants. These positions may include other special projects, such as the Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) 1115 Waiver program.

Typical job duties of the CED III classification include:

Voucher/Grant Agreement/Project Management

• Position oversees and monitors the assigned projects, vouchers, and grant agreements.

• Ensures compliance with laws and regulations relevant to voucher administration/issuance, the grant agreement, and/or project.

• Provides technical assistance to stakeholders to ensure required documents meet standards.  Analyzes data to ensure appropriate actions are taken to coordinate and monitor vouchers, grant agreements, and complete projects.

• Provides training to stakeholders, applicants, or grantees.

Program Development/Planning

• The position serves as a point of contact for the state contractors (non-profits and local governments) in using funding resources, data collection, and general operation of affordable housing programs.

•  Plans and studies local community improvement projects emphasizing public/private financial cooperation, community need and project feasibility.

•  Assesses contractors'/grantees' performance on existing projects to determine whether they have the capacity to complete proposed contracts.

•  Assists stakeholders/applicants with obtaining information/documents as required to evaluate potential new partnerships for affordable housing.

•  Plan & implement regional programs to meet statewide and regional goals and objectives, create and develop partnerships to accomplish collaborative projects with other agencies and design and oversee implementation of regional projects.

Strategic Communication

• Implement projects and programs with comprehensive plan development and delivery through effective, strategic communication in written, electronic and oral format.

• Build collaborative partnerships by facilitating public and private cooperation with stakeholders.

• Utilize creative approaches to facilitate projects such as facilities, improvements, strategies, services while effectively engaging stakeholders in a manner that promotes public trust and accountability.

• Effectively adapt communication, documentation and publication to meet the targeted audience and intent.

• Communicate appropriate federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and policy that apply and evaluates compliance for proposed or ongoing projects.

• May serve as a resource to provide skilled application of guidelines, communicate issues, and resolve complexities within the assigned work.

Class Code & Classification Description

H1N4XX  Community and Economic Development III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of experience in one, or a combination, of the following areas:

• administration of federal, state or locally funded housing or homeless assistance programs;

• program and/or project management and coordination for local, state or federal government programs that may include grant management, voucher administration, reporting and/or monitoring;

• consulting regarding low-income housing assistance or community development.

OR

Education and Experience:

Any combination of experience (above) and education that totals six (6) years. Education from an accredited institution in social work, business administration, public administration, nonprofit administration or closely related to the work assignment, as determined by the department, may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for.

Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

Required Competencies 

• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. 

• Ability to present and provide technical assistance and training to a large group of people.  Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work across teams.  

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Effective problem-solving skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and organize work to accommodate shifting deadlines. 

• Proficiency in Google Suite, MS Word, Excel.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working with local government, housing, homeless or human services programs;

• Experience providing technical and/or monitoring assistance related to grants;

• Experience with development, implementation, and evaluations of Federal and State housing programs, standards and implementation in accordance with best practices, particularly permanent supportive housing (PSH) programs that focus on obtaining and maintaining stable housing;

• At least one year of professional experience in affordable housing or homeless programs;  

• Knowledge and experience with federal and state affordable housing programs;

• Knowledge and experience with housing voucher administration, coordinating/monitoring grant agreements, and/or grant budget management, including determining eligibility and reviewing grantee reimbursement requests;  

• Experience in compliance monitoring;

• Experience in project management;

• Strong skills in data analysis and interpretation, including experience creating and maintaining complex data collection and tracking systems;

• Additional years of experience providing program support in a complex department with multiple stakeholders.

Conditions of Employment

• You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position. 

• Pre-employment criminal background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process. 

• MUST have a valid, unrestricted Colorado drivers license with a safe driving record. A safe driving record requires the following: 

• No convictions within the last seven (7) years for Reckless driving; Vehicular manslaughter; Driving under the influence (DUI); Two (2) or more driving while ability impaired (DWAI) convictions; One (1) conviction related to bodily injury or death to another person as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239. Eluding the police; or Street racing. 

• No convictions within the last five (5) years for: Three (3) or more careless driving convictions; or  Speeding 20 mph over the speed limit. Two (2) convictions related to distracted driving or use of a mobile  electronic device as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239. 

• No convictions within the last three (3) years for: Three (3) or more moving violations with a total of more than seven (7) points assessed on the license; or Suspension or revocation of driver license (unless for unpaid child support or other suspension not related to a moving violation).

• No requirement of a breath monitoring device, also known as Interlock, to operate a motor vehicle.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.

Comparative Analysis

Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. 

DOLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.