Housing Program Coordinator

Overview The Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking a professional with experience in housing program management, grants management, and preferably has worked with manufactured housing or mobile home parks. The Housing Program Coordinator's activities are integral to State housing programs, particularly the Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR), and the Mobile Home Park Registry. This position serves as the lead in overseeing and performing programmatic duties related to MHIR. This includes annual grant agreement preparation, review of grants within the program, programmatic problem solving, and occasional direct technical assistance to resident or park owner grantees. Administrative duties will also support the database of lot rent increases, annual mobile home park registration, and the tri-annual report to the legislature. This position often involves aiding mobile home park owners in completing registry forms, data entry, verification, and collections of registration fees. The Housing Program Coordinator will also participate in information gathering and meetings of working groups with other State agencies, advocates, and local officials to resolve specific park issues. This position works closely with the Housing Program Administrator and other policy and program staff to analyze program design and propose updates across manufactured home community programs. Performs related duties as required. This currently vacant position will support a growing portfolio of manufactured home community programs and needs as these communities face economic changes. The Housing Program Coordinator is a unique position and opportunity to support these communities as park sales and closures increase. Additionally, there is increased focus on manufactured housing as a way to create affordable homeownership opportunities in the state. Who May Apply This position, Housing Program Coordinator (Job Requisition #56001) , is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Nedah.Warstler@vermont.gov . Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Environmental Factors Work is generally performed in an office setting and field situations, including large and small group meetings with government officials, mobile home park residents, and housing developers. Act 252 park sale and closing meetings involve in-state travel, evening, and weekend hours. Urgent deadlines and encounters with groups and individuals with conflicting opinions are expected. Private means of transportation is required if State owned vehicle is unavailable. Minimum Qualifications Five (5) years of experience in a housing finance or development, community development, community affairs or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, public administration, social work or a related field. Special Requirements Total Compensation As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including: 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan Tuition Reimbursement Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts Low cost group life insurance Incentive-based Wellness Program Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.