Development Officer Associate - Variable Hour Benefit Eligible

JOB LOCATION 15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555 Cit y  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 rate for this position $22.23 - $27.79/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 deadline to   submit   applications is October 2, 2026. Please note, 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 eligible through April 1, 2030. OVERVIEW OF   JOB    The Development Officer Associate   supports   the administration and coordination of   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.   PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES    Serves as a primary point of contact for housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development program inquiries.    Assists   residents, property owners, developers, contractors, and community partners by providing information   regarding   program eligibility, application requirements, funding opportunities, and program procedures.    Supports the implementation and coordination of housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, affordable housing, and community revitalization programs.    Assists   with project intake, application processing, and applicant interviews.    Reviews applications for completeness and   assists   with documenting compliance with program requirements for staff review.    Coordinates appointments, meetings, and communications with applicants, contractors, consultants, and partner agencies.    Provides exceptional customer service while   maintaining   confidentiality and professionalism.   Supports Housing and Community Development Specialists   in the administration of housing and community development projects.   Maintains project schedules, calendars, and milestone tracking.   Assists   with contractor walk-throughs, pre-construction meetings, pay meetings, contract closings, and project closeout activities.   Coordinates project documentation and   ensures   timely   routing of contracts, agreements, and approvals.   Maintains   an accurate   development project pipeline and project tracking systems.   Coordinates document execution and   maintains   project correspondence.   Maintains complete, organized project files.   Generates project checklists and   assists   with quality assurance reviews to ensure required documentation is complete.   Assists   in   maintaining   project documentation   in accordance with   applicable federal, state, local, and City program requirements.   Assists   staff with gathering documentation required for compliance reviews,   monitoring   activities, audits, and project closeout.   Maintains project databases and tracking systems.   Assists   with preparation of project summaries, correspondence, staff reports, and project status updates.   Tracks program accomplishments, project milestones, and reporting deadlines.   Assists   with collecting data for HUD reports, strategic plans, annual reports, and other required program reporting.   Maintains statistical information and prepares routine reports as requested.   Performs   additional   duties as assigned   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 An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that   demonstrates   required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.   Education:     High School Diploma or GED    Experience:     At least two (2) years progressively responsible experience in planning or project management   Experience in federal HUD and local grant programs, community development and affordable housing programs, planning, and/or grant administration   Licenses and Certifications Required:     Valid driver’s License with clean Motor Vehicle Report   Preferred Qualifications:   Bilingual in Spanish   Knowledge:   Knowledge of project management   Knowledge of planning practices   Knowledge of loan and underwriting practices and procedure