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Affordable Housing Development Consultant (Austin)

Housing Lab by BETCO, Austin, TX, United States


BETCO Consulting, LLC is a firm specializing in securing financing for the development of affordable housing via Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HOME, Federal HOME Loan Bank and other public programs.

This position promotes a willingness to stretch and grow – offering opportunities for leadership, development, and public speaking. Responsibilities include interpreting and implementing program rules and regulations in the preparation of documents related to funding applications as well as assisting in the site selection process. Additional duties may include financial analysis, portfolio analysis, and research.

Essential Functions Prepare and compile application materials Develop project checklists Prepare presentations Manage documents Coordinate meetings Maintain group calendar Assist in the preparation of financial models Assist in the preparation of post award reports Assist with GIS mapping Assist with other tasks as necessary Travel may be required, but less than 10% of the time; valid Texas Driver’s License and clean driving record are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the

Housing Tax Credit

Program IRC Section 42 Knowledge of HOME Program (HOME), National Housing Trust Fund Program (NHTF), Community Development Block Grant Program(CDBG), Federal Home Loan Bank, and other HUD Programs and public funding sources Strong attention to detail Strong document management skills Ability to research and interpret various legal documents, contracts, and agreements Ability to analyze and interpret applicable local municipal, county ,state, and federal statute requirements Ability to aggregate, disseminate, and interpret large amounts of information and data to provide timely and meaningful feedback to clients Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks with varying deadlines with minimal supervision Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to learn complex procedures quickly Ability to work in a fast-moving, flexible environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with public and agency officials as well as clients Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and Google Earth Ability to use common office equipment/technology

Minimum Qualifications Two+ years of similar work experience. BA/BS degree or 4+ years of experience preferred. Candidate with previous application preparation, census data analysis, research, accounting, financial modeling/analysis, real estate work and/or paralegal work experience are

HIGHLY PREFERRED . Other helpful qualifications include GIS, general data analytics, and/or computer system administration or technical support.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including company paid health and dental insurance, a company matched retirement plan, a generous paid time off plan and more.

Please send your resume with cover letter and three professional references in response to this posting.