Housing Solutions Specialist

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Housing is the foundation for success. We lead and collaborate with our community partners to create, preserve and invest in affordable housing. We protect housing consumers and revitalize communities to make Arizona the best place to live.

 

Job Location:

Address:  1100 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
This position may offer the ability to work remotely,  in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Posting Details:

Salary: $56,098 - $100,989 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Grade: 24

Job Summary:

This position will coordinate the operation of the Balance of State Continuum of Care (BOSCOC). Collaborate with homeless and housing providers including local coalitions/continuums to end homelessness (LCEH) whose purpose is to end homelessness in the BOSCOC geographic region.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

Job Duties:

This position will develop and manage contracts with Local Coalition to End Homelessness (LCEHs) to meet benchmarks and performance measures at regional level. Schedule and chair Balance of State Continuum of Care (BOSCOC) collaborative committees including Governance Advisory, LCEH Leads, HMIS, Coordinated Entry, and Veterans. Organize annual unsheltered/sheltered Point in Time Count in BOSCOC geographic region. Coordinate collection of information from BOSCOC Sub-recipients and LCEH Leads required for developing the response to the annual HUD Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Manage BOSCOC processes and deliverables required by HUD. Provide guidance and interpretation to the BOSCOC about HUD regulations/guidelines, contract language, procurement policies and procedures. Oversee the operation of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) including management of the contract for the Systems Administrator Agency. Other duties include analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to inform members of the BOSCOC about the progress in meeting HUD required system performance measures. Communicate information throughout the BOSCOC membership. Ensure the active involvement, participation and representation of the Arizona Department of Housing, and as necessary, the BOSCOC with community initiatives as it relates to homelessness. Other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Highest qualified candidates will have experience in / or knowledge of State and Federal funding sources; considerable knowledge and principles and practices of the administration of state agencies and management; state and federal contract management requirements; internal controls and auditing procedures; extensive knowledge of housing programs and services. Organization skills; written and communication skills; interpersonal and analytical skills; public speaking and presentation skills; conflict resolution; considerable computer skills; time management. Ability to maintain confidentiality; work effectively with superiors, subordinates and groups, outside entities and other governmental agency representatives; ability to analyze data / reports and develop sound recommendations; establish partnerships and working relationships. Knowledge and/or experience working with rural counties in Arizona highly desirable.

Selective Preference(s):

 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.

Contact Us:

Please visit our website at housing.az.gov for information regarding our agency. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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