NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
Housing Programs Specialist (Promotional Opportunity)
City of Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$77K/yr - $109K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Housing Programs Specialist for the City of Santa Cruz's Economic Development and Housing Department. The role involves assisting in the implementation and administration of affordable housing and HUD programs, including organizing outreach, processing loans, and ensuring compliance with program conditions.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
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Responsibilities
Provides information regarding affordable housing programs such as, for sale and rental inclusionary housing (Measure O), accessory dwelling unit fee waivers, and also assists in the implementation of HUD's HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) programs
Maintains information related to income, rent level, and sale price requirements for various programs
Analyzes applications to determine and verify eligibility and consistency with program criteria
Prepares and processes loan papers and other agreements required to accomplish funding or other assistance to affordable housing
Processes disbursements of funding and maintains project and program financial records
Monitors compliance with program conditions; conducts site visits to affordable housing projects
Processes quarterly reports, desk audits and other program performance and financial reports
Conducts activities as necessary for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), wage rate laws, relocation laws, lead-based and other hazard abatement laws, and other federal, state or local program requirements
Prepares reports containing analysis and recommendations to Loan Committee and City Council
Provides technical support to nonprofit and private developers of housing and non-profit organizations applying for or receiving HUD funding
Coordinates with the Housing Authority, local lending institutions, and other agencies
Assists in grant applications in support of housing or HUD funded programs or projects
Assists with drafting of updates to recurring contracts
Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Urban Planning, Environmental Design, Public or Business Administration, or a related field and, One (1) year of responsible experience with housing programs, or finance and real estate, or HUD programs
High school graduation or tested equivalent, AND four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with housing programs, or finance and real estate or HUD programs
Knowledge of principles and practices of real estate and housing finance
Knowledge of computerized spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs
Knowledge of zoning and land use regulations and environmental review processes
Knowledge of marketing practices
Perform mathematical skills necessary to prepare loan applications and provide limited statistical analysis as needed
Prepare clear and concise letters, reports, agreements and other documents
Understand, interpret, apply and work in compliance with legislation, policies and programs relating to the provision, rehabilitation, and maintenance of housing
Provide clear information and work and negotiate effectively with property owners, tenants, building contractors, finance and real estate institutions, representatives of other agencies, city staff, and the general public
Understand, interpret, explain and use local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to housing and affordable housing programs and HUD CDBG and HOME programs
Learn about and distinguish between different types of housing funding programs and methods
Maintain accurate and organized records for a variety of projects and programs
Work as part of a team to accomplish the goals of the city housing and HUD programs
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record or ability to use an alternate method of transportation that may include but is not limited to using a ride hailing service, using a taxi, carpooling, bicycling, or walking
Preferred
Ability to speak Spanish
Benefits
Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.
Sick – 12 days/year
Holidays – up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time
INSURANCE – (available to employee and eligible dependents)
Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.
Life – City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.
Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Accident Protection Insurance
Bilingual Pay if required by position
Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
Direct Deposit
Discount Bus Pass Program
Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care
Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)
In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)
Shift Differential
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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