Programs Specialist

Housing Programs Specialist

City of Grand Junction

$73,872.00/yr - $83,148.00/yr

For new members of the City of Grand Junction team, receive 40 hours paid time off with your first paycheck.

The City of Grand Junction seeks a Housing Programs Specialist to develop, implement, and oversee the City’s housing programs. Under the direction of the Housing Supervisor, the specialist will organize, expand, and implement housing and housing‑related program activities to achieve the City’s strategic objectives and priorities, including the Accessory Dwelling Unit Production Program, workshops, and landlord and tenant programs, and assist in the management of the Community Development Block Grant program.

The role fosters partnerships with nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and housing providers to promote housing creation, preservation, and access while serving as the primary contact for housing programs and ensuring effective administration and evaluation.

• Develop, implement, and monitor housing programs aligned with the City’s housing strategies; track and evaluate program outcomes and effectiveness to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Collaborate with City departments, nonprofits, landlords, tenants, and developers to build partnerships, coordinate housing programs and services, and implement public outreach initiatives, including meetings, forums, workshops, and presentations.
• Oversee application processing, income verification, and eligibility assessments for housing programs; maintain records and coordinate housing programs and services.
• Compile, monitor, and analyze program data for reporting and decision‑making; track funding awards and outcomes, support grant applications.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in sociology, social work, public administration, planning, or related field.
• Three years of professional experience in housing program administration, non‑profit management, municipal government, or business assistance, with experience in program implementation, communications, and public engagement.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education or years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume, or attachments.

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of the community through thoughtful interactions.

At City of Grand Junction we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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The City offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting quality work‑life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave, health insurance options, employer‑matched retirement, City employee health clinic, employee child care center, wellness program, Employee Assistance Program, medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), child care support, paid maternity and paternity leave, tuition assistance, and disability insurance.