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Form of workUnder general supervision, the class works with new and existing Housing Preservation programs to assemble single and multi-family housing projects in low to mod communities. The position is also responsible for the coordination and development efforts for new construction and rehabilitation projects; and performs related duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Identifies and coordinates opportunities for the acquisition of property and land for rehabilitation, re-occupancy, and home ownership
Coordinates the contract renewal and ordinance process for Housing Preservation programs
Provides oversight to new and existing housing preservation developments
Reviews and approves annual housing preservation program budgets
Facilitates and coordinates development efforts for new construction and rehabilitation projects
Conducts and arranges site visits to developments as needed
Identifies vacant, troubled, and abandoned buildings and City-owned parcels for future development and coordinates efforts with departmental divisions and governmental agencies to acquire land for proposed Housing Developments
Oversees and coordinates planning and reviews programming to ensure proposed developments are compatible with long-range revitalization plans
Meets with community organizations, alderman, and private developers to discuss concerns pertaining to proposed development projects
Prepares executive summaries, reports, and ordinances to be presented at City Council proceedings
Engages with Housing Preservation program managers for Micro Market Recovery Program (MMRP), Troubled Building Initiative (TBI), and Rebuild to connect opportunities for development with program participants
Acts as liaison to delegates and developers for reporting and vouchering
Additional duties may be required for this position
