Housing and Commercial Development Specialist - Variable Hour Benefit Eligible

JOB LOCATION

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $26.00 - $32.50/hourly

This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week.  The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays. 

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. 

This position is supported through grant funding, with employment only eligible through April 1, 2030.

OVERVIEW OF JOB  

Plans, coordinates, administers, and monitors affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH), and other federal, state, and local funding sources. 

Serves as a project manager throughout all phases of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements while coordinating with residents, contractors, developers, nonprofit organizations, consultants, city departments, and funding partners. The role provides technical expertise in housing and community development programs, grant administration, project implementation, construction oversight, environmental review, compliance monitoring, and program reporting in support of the Housing and Community Development Division. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinates, promotes, implements, and administers housing, commercial rehabilitation, and community development programs.  

• Manages projects from application through closeout, ensuring timely completion and compliance with program requirements.  

• Reviews project eligibility and determines compliance with applicable funding requirements.  

• Coordinates with residents, businesses, developers, nonprofit organizations, consultants, contractors, and internal City departments.  

• Provides technical assistance to applicants, funding recipients, contractors, and community partners.  

• Assists in developing new housing and community development initiatives and program improvements.  

• Serves as project manager for assigned rehabilitation and development activities.  

• Reviews construction estimates, work write-ups, plans, specifications, and cost proposals.  

• Reviews contractor payment requests, change orders, and project closeout documentation.  

• Assists with administration of federal, state, and local grant programs.  

• Monitors project budgets, expenditures, and funding commitments.  

• Reviews requests for reimbursement and supporting documentation.  

• Tracks project performance, expenditures, and grant accomplishments.  

• Maintains complete and accurate project files and documentation. 

• Coordinates with Compliance Staff for the Environmental Reviews in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58.  

• Monitors projects and programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and City requirements.  

• Conducts project monitoring, file reviews, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.  

• Identifies compliance concerns and works with project partners to resolve findings or corrective actions.  

• Assists with monitoring of affordability requirements, project completion requirements, and grant performance measures.  

• Supports HUD monitoring activities and prepares documentation requested during monitoring or audits.  

• Maintains project files and supporting documentation.  

• Compiles program data and prepares reports required for grant administration.  

• Assists in preparation of HUD-required reports, including the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, CAPER, IDIS reporting, and other federal reporting requirements.  

• Conducts research, analyzes program performance, and prepares recommendations to improve program effectiveness. 

The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283)
As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law.