Housing Program Analyst

Job Description:

Housing Program Analyst

Description

Position Information

The City of Chico, Community Development Department is seeking 1 highly motivated individual with affordable housing project management experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of experience in affordable housing financing and development. This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual who can independently manage projects from inception to completion, with responsibility for evaluating project proposals, conducting environmental reviews, preparing funding documents, overseeing construction progress, and reviewing marketing and leasing materials. The successful candidate will also be able to collaborate effectively across teams, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders.

Under direction, analyzes, reviews, and participates in providing the services and activities of assigned housing programs and projects within the Community Development Department; coordinates activities with other programs, sections, divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; provides responsible and complex staff assistance to management; performs the technical and complex tasks relative to housing programs; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives direction from the Housing Manager. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Job Description

This journey level classification is responsible for independently performing professional duties in support of the City’s housing programs and projects. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs analytical assignments and information-gathering processes; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such areas as funding opportunities, affordable housing programs, and policy or procedure modifications; discusses findings with management staff and prepares reports of study conclusions and recommendations; assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative, and/or programmatic changes after approval.
• Plans, organizes, develops, and conducts assigned programs, special projects, studies, and surveys related to affordable housing and community development; coordinates programs and activities with other divisions or departments; confers with representatives of other agencies, vendors, and the public; monitors performance of assigned programs and projects; performs program administrative functions and provides technical assistance to others on specified assignments.
• Assists in development, implementation, and reporting on the City’s federal HUD Consolidated Plan for use of federal housing and community development funding; serves as a liaison to federal and state agency staff.
• Assists in development, implementation, and reporting of the goals, policies, and actions of the Housing Element of the General Plan.
• Develops requests for proposals/requests for qualifications for services, as necessary.
• Performs project management on City-funded affordable projects including multifamily and single-family developments and funding agreement preparation; serves as liaison to developers during entitlement process; complies with funding requirements, loan/grant closing, on-site monitoring, approval of payment requests, and coordination of long-term monitoring.
• Plans, develops, implements, reviews, evaluates, and revises existing and proposed low- and moderate-income housing and community development programs; researches and analyzes related regulations to ensure adherence to federal and state funding requirements; prepares reports as mandated by federal and state agencies.
• Prepares memoranda, reports, and various other City, committee, and staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and correspondence regarding assigned programs; responds to written correspondence; provides technical assistance; participates in the development and implementation of program policies, procedure manuals, and guidelines.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual Housing Division budget, reviews expenditure reports, annual budget, and general ledger; reviews subrecipient payment requests of grant funds, including monthly invoice processing, quarterly reports, and annual reporting.
• Assists with housing loan portfolio management to ensure compliance with funding source reporting and monitoring requirements.
• Serves as a liaison to employees, public and private organizations, community groups, and other entities; attends and/or acts as staff to citizen advisory committees where necessary; provides information and assistance to the public regarding housing programs and services, including the development of marketing materials, news releases and flyers; receives and responds to customer inquiries, complaints, and questions relating to the Housing Division.
• Maintains databases, records, and filing systems.
• Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• The State of California Housing Element.
• Interviewing and investigation techniques.
• Methods and techniques to verify information received from applicants.
• Community resources available to low-income clients.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• HUD and State HCD programs and regulations
• Real estate terminology.
• Affordable housing financing
• General principles and practices of municipal government budget preparation and administration.
• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping, document processing, and filing systems.
• Financial recordkeeping, accounting, and budgeting practices.
• Business mathematics.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Maintain and update accurate records and files.
• Represent the department at outreach activities.
• Prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports on a variety of financial, budgetary, and administrative issues.
• Perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures.
• Understand, interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, policies, guidelines, technical processes, and procedures.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education :

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, urban planning, real estate, finance, economics, or a related field.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing administrative, operational, management, or fiscal/financial analysis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• None.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The City of Chico offers a wide range of employee benefits. Benefits are subject to negotiations with employee organizations and may vary with individual bargaining units. For a summary of benefits, please visit the City of Chico website at: City of Chico - Employee Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 9/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$86,299.20 - $115,627.20 Annually