Housing Development Officer

DESCRIPTION: Primarily responsible for the administration of federal financing programs for the development of affordable housing in South Dakota. Successful candidate will conduct research; analyze applications for need, desirability, program requirements and financial feasibility; assist in preparing legal documentation and program allocation plans; and market the programs to potential development sponsors.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Successful candidate must possess innovative financial, analytical, and negotiating skills; an assertive attitude towards relationship building; experience working with a variety of partners; and the ability to interpret federal and state regulations and communicate concisely, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of real estate mortgage lending is required with an emphasis in underwriting single and multifamily development in the affordable housing industry. Ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, real estate, or a related field and/or a combination of related education and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. Strong PC skills are required, including database and spreadsheets. Individual should be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and the ability to work independently and in teams.

LOCATION: Pierre, SD (limited in-state and out-of-state travel)

STARTING WAGE: $25.07-$28.20 per hour. SDHDA pays 100 percent of employees health, dental and vision insurance plus a percentage of family coverage. Option for employer contributed Health Savings Account. Additionally, paid family leave, eleven paid holidays, and accrual of 15 vacation and 14 sick days annually. Participation in state retirement plan with SDHDA matching 6% and option to contribute to supplemental retirement.

CLOSING DATE: Monday, October 24, 2022, by 5:00 PM (CT). Apply in writing with cover letter and resume to: Chas Olson, Director of Rental Housing Development, South Dakota Housing Development Authority, PO Box 1237, Pierre, SD  57501-1237; or email to Chas@sdhda.org.

Veterans' Preference Eligible

Equal Opportunity Employer