Job description

Duties Summary

The Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) is responsible for the financing and development of affordable housing in the State of Hawaii pursuant to Chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The HHFDC is administratively attached to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), State of Hawaii.

The Development Branch provides overall administration for development, construction, administration, and technical assistance projects which are assisted by the HHFDC or developed on its own behalf to increase affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households, elderly, and special needs groups. It provides architectural and engineering review, inspection services, development tools and financing assistance to eligible developers and contractors for the development, modernization, capital improvement, and repair and maintenance of existing facilities.

The Development Section utilizes all available resources, primarily the development powers under HRS 201H and its monetary funds, to foster the development and preservation of all types of affordable housing and suppo1tive infrastructure in conjunction with private and/or non-profit developmental entities, other governmental agencies or on its own behalf, for all ranges of incomes, including the elderly and special needs groups. It administers all phases of land and housing development and is responsible for project fund management and accountability.

Development Unit 1 is responsible for administering, monitoring, and coordinating all phases of the development of projects, including but not limited to, general development matters, preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP) and providing recommendations on the RFPs, community consultation, preparing and obtaining State or County land use entitlements, governmental approvals, preparing development or loan agreements, procurement, preparing design and construction contracts, and, project fund management. Development Unit 1 is also responsible for administering, monitoring, and coordinating all phases of infrastructure development to suppo1t affordable housing development, and negotiating private-public partnership agreement for infrastructure development.

The Housing Development Specialist III supports the Development Section's efforts in all phases of housing development, to include, negotiation and acquisition of land, coordination of projects with pe1iinent personnel, participation in overall planning for affordable housing projects, and oversight of staff members' projects and assurance of timely project completions.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Knowledge:

Principles and practices of management and supervision; general economic trends, prevailing land values, building costs, and rental rates; report writing. Private and public infrastructure and housing development, to include, planning; financing; zoning; real estate or property management, land appraisal techniques; environmental issues; the real estate market; and effective communication and negotiation techniques.

Federal, State, and County laws, rules, codes, and regulations pertaining to residential development, land planning, and property acquisition, including environmental compliance; State and County land use regulations; accessibility requirements; departmental rules, policies, and procedures; general concepts and practices relating to infrastructure and housing development, design, and construction; socio-economic factors and policy objectives related to affordable housing; State procurement laws; public relations; and research and problem solving methods and techniques.

Skills/Abilities:

Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the planning and real estate development activities of all types of housing development projects affecting broad areas of development and community life; exercise independence and provide sound judgment on planning and development matters; negotiate effectively; work effectively with others; meet and deal effectively with contractors, developers, architects, professional engineers, etc.; appraise and evaluate proposals such as loans, development projects and purchases of land/completed units; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to multitask and have a practical and common-sense approach to problem solving and to effectively coordinate and communicate with others is very important.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and major preferably related to the housing development.

Experience:

Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the development of residential projects, public facilities or infrastructure, such as project management or coordination; property management; and community planning, real estate and/or other property/housing development related fields.

Substitutions:

Alternatively, ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the development of residential projects, public facilities or infrastructure, such as project management or coordination; properly management; and community planning, real estate and/or other prope1iy/housing development related fields.

Substitutions are to be reviewed and approved by the HHFDC Executive Director.

Required Licenses, Certificates, ect.:

A valid driver's license is required. Other professional licenses or certificates (law, planning, architectural, engineering, real estate, etc.) although not required are positively considered.

Regarding Covid-19:

“As a condition of employment with the State of Hawai‘i, each qualified candidate who has been given a conditional offer of employment must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated by his/her/their employment start date. A reasonable accommodation will be provided if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.”

Recruitment Information

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Business Economic, Development & Tourism.

The position is located on the Island of Oahu.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: Commensurate with training and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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