Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are seeking a Community Development Consultant to support the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This role involves providing expert consulting skills and programmatic expertise to assist low- and moderate-income families, focusing on economic opportunity through Section 3 requirements and related initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Work with a diverse set of stakeholders including public housing authorities, HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) grantees who work with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, etc., programs
- Focus work is in creating economic opportunity through the Section 3 requirements that overlay HUD grantees
- Develop/deliver training sessions, conference presentations, workshops, and webinars
- Facilitate technical assistance engagements, either in-person or virtually through web-based software
- Focus on best practice and innovative strategies related to HUD programs
- Contribute to the design of tools, drafting of reports, and development of policy guidance
- Experience, knowledge and/or lived experience in utilizing a racial equity lens throughout work products, webinar deliveries, etc
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Government or a related discipline or minimum 10 years of professional experience in similar field
- Minimum of 10 years knowledge in HUD programs, specifically administering programs where Section 3 is an economic opportunity program
- A general understanding of HUD reporting systems (e.g., IDIS, DRGR, and other PHA reporting systems) for Section 3 reporting
- Demonstrated success developing and delivering trainings, workshops and webinars; program assessments and evaluation; facilitation, and public speaking to a variety of audiences
- This is a home-based position and up to 25% travel may be required
- A commitment to affordable housing and serving all of those who are under-served
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions
- Ability to multi-task with various projects and responsibilities
- Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
- Previous work with Department of Labor, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Youth Build, workforce investment boards, and/or job training programs, is a plus
- Broad knowledge in Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity laws and requirements
Company Overview
ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider focused on making big things possible for our clients. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.icf.com.