The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Housing/Community Development Specialist (Home Rehabilitation Program)
to support the Housing and Urban Planning Division.
2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
General Description
This is a professional and administrative position with the Housing and Urban Planning Division that requires a candidate with thorough income certification experience and knowledge in the administering, implementing, and monitoring of affordable housing and/or community development programs funded from local, state or federal government sources. Knowledge of residential mortgage loan underwriting and experience with closing residential real estate transactions is required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, finance, public administration, planning, sociology, or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires one (1) year of experience in mortgage loan origination, loan processing, apartment leasing, housing program compliance monitoring or enforcement, community development or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
Preferences
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, finance, planning, sociology, or closely related field.
- Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, finance, planning, sociology, or closely related field.
- General Contract License
- Code Enforcement Certifications
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
- Blended Occupancy Specialist (BOS)
- Professional Affordable Housing Certification
- Housing Choice Voucher Specialist (HCVS)
- One or more years of direct oversight in Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s HOME specific grant administration
- One or more years of direct oversight in Housing and Community Development of Block Grants Administration
- One or more years of direct oversight in state SHIP program administration
- One or more years Property Management experience.
- One or more years experience direct Income Certification
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
This is a professional and administrative position with the Housing and Urban Planning Division. This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration, management, compliance, and direct oversight of the project bound Pompano Beach Residential Advisory Board (RAB) home rehabilitation program.
Coordinates, oversees, and administers the RAB program related to the major and minor rehabilitation programs, and may include other types of housing assistance programs that has operational responsibility of a major scope, and/or a large-sized budget.
Reviews and approves contractor's request for payments to ensure accuracy of payments and billing; reviews and approves initial scope of work and change orders on housing rehabilitation projects; may conduct periodic housing rehabilitation project inspections to ensure quality performance.
Coordinates meetings with consultants and contractors to review progress of work and manage all aspects of the project.
Assists in resolving any outstanding issues and problems; attends staff meetings, meetings with clients, contractors, and local, State and Federal officials.
Prepares schedules, reports, related correspondence, and data which may include monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Performs related work as required.
Competencies
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.
Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. This Level is not relevant for this Behavior.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Learns about changing priorities and responds appropriately. Connects with appropriate individuals to gain direction. Takes steps forward, even when details are unknown.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward County, Florida
$29.25 - $46.68 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Sep 15, 2026