The Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), a non-profit organization funded primarily by the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is looking for a Housing Development Officer to join it's Community Investment Group.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the monitoring, evaluation and coordination of residential projects included in the PHDC's housing programs and does related work as required.

This position begins at the stated starting salary. The salary increases yearly to the top of the pay range based on satisfactory performance.

The Housing Development Officer:

• develops list of properties for consideration in PHDC programs;
• coordinates collection of information necessary for evaluation;
• reviews and determines of project feasibility, including evaluation of financial pro formas, market analysis, structural condition and environmental concerns;
• assists in determination of funding sources;
• maintains information on available financial techniques, including government and private financing;
• coordinates and monitors preparation of plans and specifications for rehabilitation or new constructions;
• initiates request for and participates in the selection of contractors for construction or rehabilitation work;
• coordinates related activities of other staff departments and agencies;
• requests necessary services for operations;
• assists in the evaluation and monitoring of program objectives and contractual services;
• prepares reports and agenda items;
• attends public hearings;
• replies to general information requests from public or news media and does related work as required.

Job Requirement

Training and Experience: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban studies, planning or related fields and five years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development and finance, community development, urban planning or related fields; or graduation from a recognized college or university with a Master’s degree in public or business administration, urban studies, planning or real estate development or finance and three years of experience in real estate development and finance, or urban planning; or any combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local housing or community development programs and single and multi-family housing development or financing techniques. Demonstrated negotiation skills. Demonstrated understanding, sensitivity and support of public goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Authority and public policy issues. Ability to plan, coordinate, carry out and monitor housing development activities. Ability to analyze and evaluate project feasibility. Ability to maintain records and reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.

PHDC offers a generous benefits package, including:

· Superior health insurance (including prescription, vision and dental)

· Generous retirement plan

· Life insurance

· Deferred compensation

· Paid vacation and sick time

· And much more!

ONCE HIRED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BECOME A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT AND MAINTAIN RESIDENCY STATUS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

PHDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,822.00 - $71,841.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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