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.

Overview of Job:

This position will provide support to the Housing Policy Manager in the Office of Housing Finance for policy development, research, and operational tasks for DCA’s affordable rental housing development programs. The position will work with agency staff, senior management, external stakeholders, research centers and other state housing finance agencies to develop and modify affordable housing policy. This position will include policy evaluation, research, data analysis, outreach and collaboration with stakeholders, process coordination, and policy implementation.

Tasks associated with this position include:

Policy and process coordination:

• Coordinate and implement policy and data updates to the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), forms, manuals and other documents related to the allocation of Low Income Housing Tax Credits
• Coordinate and monitor public input surveys, listening sessions, and public inquiries related to housing development policies
• Communicate policy updates to the public including website updates and email announcements

Policy creation:

• Research best practices and alternatives to improving on existing policy
• Work across DCA teams to incorporate staff input into existing policy
• Recommend and coordinate policy updates based on public input, research, and policy evaluation

Policy evaluation and implementation:

• Conduct data analysis to evaluate policy effectiveness in meeting DCA strategic goals and objectives
• Work across DCA teams to ensure functional processes for monitoring and implementing policies
• Review applications for Housing Tax Credit developments for compliance with Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) policies
• Attend housing policy events on behalf of DCA

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Research, writing, and policy analysis skills to develop complex policy documents and strategies with a high degree of detail orientation
• Intermediate data analysis skills – familiarity with exporting data from external sources, such as Census or HUD datasets, and ability to use formulas and organize data in Microsoft Excel
• Self-starter – the ability to work independently to develop work plans and strategies to meet DCA’s outreach and policy coordination needs
• Problem solver – the ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Communication – the ability to convey complex ideas and produce quality reports and presentations

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND one year of related experience or completion of an apprenticeship/internship that sufficiently supplied experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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 an accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at

(404) 679-4845

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/Telework) position.  This position is full time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime.  Local periodic travel may be required. 

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.