Make a difference and join the DCA Team!  DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.  If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.  

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities through the development of safe, decent and affordable housing. DCA offers a fast pace, challenging and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.

SUMMARY

DCA is seeking an Economic Development Consultant for its Community Finance team. This position will coordinate and manage the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) set-aside Programs: Employment Incentive Program (EIP), Redevelopment Fund (RDF) Program, Immediate Threat & Danger (ITAD) Program, and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program. The use of these set-aside funds, from the State’s annual allocation of CDBG funds, is to help meet the needs of low-to-moderate income persons through public infrastructure improvements or job creation or addresses slum and blight. 

DCA is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia’s families and businesses. We offer a fast paced, challenging and dynamic work environment that requires innovative thinking, pride in quality work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. DCA gives its employees the opportunity to do more than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia’s families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

*This position is a Section 3 Covered Position under the HUD Act of 1968, and Section 3 residents are encouraged to apply.

 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of federal or state community or economic development/ financing programs
• Knowledge of federal grant programs
• Knowledge of credit risk, financial statements, credit documentation, and deal structuring
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Skill in understanding and interpreting written material and expressing ideas convincingly and succinctly
• Skill in decision-making and self-direction
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to apply knowledge of the requirements, regulations, and policies in the field
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to track and document data and reports during specified reporting periods

Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Community Development or a directly related field AND One year of experience in community and/or economic development

OR

Bachelor’s degree AND Two years of experience in community and/or economic development OR

Six years of experience in community and/or economic development

Position Requirements:

Job candidate for this position will be subject to a criminal background check, educational degree check, and reference checks prior to the extension of a job offer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the agency specific minimum qualifications possess at least one of the following:
• Experience with economic development grants management or grant writing.
• Experience advising local governments or economic development agencies on financing, and/or applicable structure for public facilities and/or public infrastructure programs/projects; or
• Experience with state government or local Development Authorities or Chambers of Commerce or job tax credit programs or related economic development experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL,HOURS,ENVIRONMENT)

This position is eligible for an in-office/ telework schedule: three (3) days working in the central office location and two (2) days telecommuting from a home office location.

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office-related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.  This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.   However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.