Housing Program Officer

About the Role

The Housing Program Officer administers existing loan and grant program procedures and provides technical assistance to customers and partners for the various housing repair, replacement, and remediation programs offered by EHS.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform program monitoring of CAAs or other subgrantees.
• Perform program and administrative monitoring of CAAs or other sub-grantees; pre-monitoring preparation for site visits, conduct exit interviews, and draft final compliance reports.
• Provide training and technical assistance to CAA or other subgrantee staff at various operational levels.
• Provide training and program assistance, verbally and in writing, to partners, customers, and other MaineHousing employees.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and partners.
• Interpret program manuals and clarify policy questions.
• Process project documentation and loan/grant packages to ensure compliance with State and federal regulations and MaineHousing policies.
• Review submitted loan/grant packages, work with partners to resolve compliance issues, and approve/deny submittals for payment/purchase.
• Maintain loan/grant activity logs including LEAD and Housing program databases, and various spreadsheets.
• Track and monitor production data to ensure program/grant goals will be achieved.
• Collect, analyze, and track production data by CAA/partner monthly.
• Coordinate and conduct training for partners.
• Plan, organize, and conduct training in collaboration with the Technical Services Compliance Specialist.
• Develop, maintain, and update procedural guides and manuals.
• Assist in the review, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Prepare and/or provide information for various reports as required under grants or by EHS management.
• Assist the EHS Fiscal team as needed to reconcile budgets, payments, and expenditures and to resolve any discrepancies.
• Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and two years of relevant job experience or a combination of experience, training, and independent study preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of housing repair and rehabilitation industry.
• Familiarity with the HUD environmental review process.
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills – oral, written, and listening.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and utilize creativity and analytical skills to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of mortgage loan documentation advantageous.
• Experience working with federal grants advantageous.
• Strong PC skills including knowledge of various software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and Access).

Working Conditions

Fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, interruptions, and deadlines. The position requires periodic in-state travel to partner locations and meetings, and occasional out-of-state travel for conferences. A hybrid schedule may be considered, after 6 months of employment.

Pay

The starting hourly rate for this position is $22.1716 ($46,117 annually).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision.
• Retirement options with employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Generous earned time and all major federal holidays.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.