Housing Finance & Compliance Coordinator

Housing Finance & Compliance Coordinator

Salary

$65,769.60 - $80,849.60 Annually

Location

City Hall, 605 East Main Street, Charlottesville (22902), VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

260600003

Department

Neighborhood Development Services

Division

Neighborhood Development Services

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

7/3/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Summary

Join a mission-driven team shaping the future of affordable housing in Charlottesville. As the Housing Finance and Compliance Coordinator, you'll play a key role in advancing the City's Affordable Housing Plan by ensuring that housing development projects meet Inclusionary Zoning requirements, affordability commitments, and state and federal regulations. This impactful position blends program oversight, housing finance review, data tracking, and partnership coordination to support equitable housing opportunities across the community. To learn more about the Charlottesville Department of Neighborhood Development Services, please visit: https://www.charlottesville.gov/261/Neighborhood-Development-Services

The Housing Finance & Compliance Coordinator position performs responsible work assisting with the implementation of the Affordable Housing Plan by monitoring, tracking, and ensuring compliance with the City's Inclusionary Zoning provisions, proffers, preparing grant and loan agreements for housing development partnerships and other housing-related assistance programs, and ensuring compliance with other relevant state, federal regulations, and codes related to housing. Works under the direction of and reports to a Deputy Director of Neighborhood Development Services.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $31.62 - $38.87 an hour ($65,769.60 - $80,849.60 Annually). This is a full-time, exempt position that offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, vacation and sick leave, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following benefits:

• Choice of retirement plan:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.

• Defined Contribution 401a Plan: Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.

• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the "Benefits" tab within this posting or visit the City's Employee Benefits webpage.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Enforces and monitors compliance with Inclusionary Zoning provisions, affordable housing proffers, and applicable state and federal regulations for housing development projects.
• Conducts field inspections of existing and new construction to ensure compliance with Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) requirements.
• Monitors and tracks affordability periods, housing unit production, and overall program compliance for housing projects.
• Prepares and maintains accurate inspection records and reports on a variety of data, compliance, program performance, and other related areas.
• Coordinates the administration of affordable housing programs, including supporting the implementation of housing plans and assisting with the development, tracking, and monitoring of funding sources such as the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF), Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and other housing-related fiscal activities.
• Facilitates preparation of grant and loan agreements for housing development partnerships and other housing-related assistance programs, including but not limited to intake and review of due diligence materials and legal review.
• Monitors and tracks compliance and processes of grant and loan disbursement requests.
• Maintains and updates databases, records, and tracking systems related to affordable housing programs, proffers, and supported units; collects and analyzes data, conducts surveys as needed, and generates reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in the research, development and evaluation of housing programs, policies, and ordinances; prepares reports, presentations, and supporting materials, and responds to inquiries related to housing initiatives.
• Coordinates Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) review and selection committees as requested.
• Serves as a point of contact for developers, consultants, contractors, and grantees regarding administrative procedures and compliance requirements; communicates issues to appropriate staff.
• Serves as an initial point of contact for public inquiries related to affordable and workforce housing programs; provides general information and refers inquiries to appropriate resources as needed.
• Performs annual review and updates for the Affordable Housing Dwelling Unit (ADU) Manual.
• Assists in the preparation of reports and/or makes presentations to City Council, City Manager, and others as necessary.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; keeps informed of new trends and innovations related to the affordable housing field.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Other Duties

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education such as college.

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Policy Studies, Finance, Urban Planning, Architecture Real Estate Development, Construction Management, or closely related field AND at least 2 years of experience in building construction, building inspections, government housing programs, affordable housing development, or similar area.

OR

• Associate Degree or Technical/Vocational School Degree in closely related field AND at least 4 years of experience in building construction, building inspections, government housing programs, affordable housing development, or similar area.

OR

• High School diploma or GED AND at least 6 years of experience in building construction, building inspections, government housing programs, affordable housing development, or similar area.

OR

• 8 or more years of experience in building construction, building inspections, government housing programs, affordable housing development, or similar area.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Virginia State Driver License and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with City criteria OR must be able to provide own transportation to and from job, meetings, and related job sites.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Policy Studies, Finance, Urban Planning, Architecture Real Estate Development, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• Work experience with managing projects which involve enforcement/compliance.
• Work experience in an office/department of housing for a city or county, housing trust, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) entity, housing authority, public housing management company, or non-profit or for-profit affordable housing provider/developer.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to planning, community development and affordable housing.
• Understanding of the philosophies, principles, practices and techniques of housing programming (including public housing); Inclusionary Zoning, community development and affordable/workforce housing program development; and land use and planning.
• Knowledge of housing finance mechanisms to include Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, HUD HOME, CDBG and 108 Loan program.
• Knowledge of best practices related to affordable housing policy and development.
• Knowledge of public policy processes and housing program practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of real estate markets and the forces that drive real estate development.
• Understanding and ability to implement general grant and loan administration principles and practices.
• Understanding of the concepts of urban renewal and redevelopment, and neighborhood revitalization as well as financing for such efforts.

Reading

• Intermediate: ability to read and understand written materials such as newspapers, magazines, journals, multi-step instruction manuals, government regulations, and reference materials.

Writing

• Intermediate: Ability to organize data and write clear and concise reports, business letters, explanations, financial/statistical data, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Math

• Intermediate: ability to work with and understand number systems; simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.

Communication Skills

• Intermediate: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city, state, and federal officials, coworkers, outside agencies, and the public. Communicate effectively and express ideas clearly and concisely to various stakeholders. May involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. May require the consideration of different points of view to reach understanding and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Independence and Decision-Making

• Requires General Direction: normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.

Technical Skills

• Skilled: comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications, and database management, and department systems/software.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing funding requests for budgetary impact; and monitoring and processing grant and loan disbursements for assigned area.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

Other Characteristics

• Organization and time management skills, sometimes under strict time constraints.
• Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Frequent change of tasks, constant interruptions and requests for service.
• Working closely with others as part of a team.
• Work may be tedious or exacting.
• May be required to work additional hours outside of normal schedule, such as evenings, nights, or weekend.
• May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to climb, crawl and access various areas within or around buildings, properties, and constructions sites or during emergencies and in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

• Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time, monitor glare and dust. However, in the course of field visits in buildings, properties or construction sites, there may be risk of exposure to inclement weather, wet or humid conditions, uneven terrain, noise, fumes, dusts and pollen, animals/wildlife, and traffic.

• The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Updated February 9, 2026

Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.

1. LEAVE:

Vacation: Need some time off? Use it, you earned it:

Years Worked

0 - <3

3 - <5

5 - <10

10 - <15

15 - <20

20 - <25

25+

Hours Accrued Biweekly

3.09

3.85

4.62

5.4

6.16

6.93

7.7

Sick: Under the weather? Earn 4.62 hours biweekly, approximately 120 hours a year, with no limit on accumulation to be used to care for yourself and qualifying family members.

Holidays: Enjoy 13 paid holidays per year. Including 1 Floating Holiday, which must be taken during the Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30):

OBSERVED CITY HOLIDAYS

New Years Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Presidents' Day

Liberation & Freedom Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Friday after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

1 Floating Holiday

Volunteer Leave: Paid leave for participating in an authorized event as a volunteer, subject to Section 9-3, Code of Ethics & Conflicts of Interest. Regular full-time employees receive up to 8 hours and all regular part-time employees are eligible to receive pro-rated leave each available each calendar year.

2. INSURANCE:

Aetna Medical Plans: Coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire.

• Choose from two options:

• Select HMO with City-funded HRA ($0 premium for employee-only coverage)

• Choice POS ($13.02 biweekly premium for employee-only coverage)

• Prescription Card: ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand,$55 higher cost name brand, 20% up to $150 for specialty drugs)

• Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand) not available for specialty drugs)

Delta Dental Plan:

• Diagnostic and Preventative-100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care-80%; Major Dental Care- 50%
• Primary - $50 deductible, 80/20; Prosthetic and Complex Restorative -$50, 50/50
• $1,500 Annual benefit maximum
• $1,000 Orthodontic benefit (children to age 19)

MetLife Vision Plan: (Optional)

• $2.50 premium paid bi-weekly for employee-only coverage. Dependent care coverage also available.
• Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay
• $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.

Life Insurance: In the event of your death, your beneficiary will receive twice your annual salary. Supplementary policies for you and your dependents are available.

Long-Term Disability: Upon approval for along-term illness or injury, you can receive up to 60% of your earnings after a 90-day wait period.

Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity insurance; Short-Term Disability; Identity Theft Protection

3. RETIREMENT:

Pension:

• Choose from two (2) options:

• A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5-year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.

• A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% vesting after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees).

Supplement: Deferred Compensation 457 available for you to invest your own money for additional retirement savings.

4. VOLUNTARY:

Wellness:

• Gym Membership Reimbursement Program (up to $34.00 per month)

• Bicycle Commuter Program: Reimbursement up to $20 per month for reasonable bicycle commuting expenses

• Online wellness resources and Lunch-and-Learn Sessions

Employee Assistance Program:

• A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.

Tuition Reimbursement:

• Up to $1,500 for job-related certificates, trade programs, undergraduate coursework or up to $3,000 for graduate level courses per fiscal year for career-related courses.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Expense accounts available for healthcare, dependent care and parking/mass transit.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education obtained: (Must be verifiable in the Education History section of your online application.)

• Masters degree
• Bachelors degree
• Associates degree
• High School Diploma or GED
• None of the above

02

If you have completed an Associate's degree or higher, please indicate the field of study that most closely matches your major: (If you do not have an Associate's degree or higher, select "None of the above.")

• Public / Business Administration
• Public Policy
• Finance
• Urban Planning
• Architecture / Real Estate Development
• Construction Management
• Related field
• None of the above

03

How many years of professional experience do you have in building construction, building inspections, government housing programs, affordable housing development, or similar area? (Must be verifiable in the Work History section of your online application.)

• No experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Six (6) to less than eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Eight (8) years or greater.

04

Please indicate the areas in which you have professional work experience in: Select all that apply.

• City or County Housing Department/Office of Housing
• Housing Trust or Housing Trust Fund
• Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Entity
• Housing Authority
• Public Housing Management Company
• Non-Profit or For-Profit Affordable Housing Provider or Developer
• Other Affordable Housing-Related Organization (please specify below)
• None of the Above

05

If you selected "Other Affordable Housing-Related Organization" in response to question #4, please specify below:

06

This position may require driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid drivers license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid drivers license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

• Yes; I possess a valid drivers license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
• No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid drivers license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
• No; I do not have a valid drivers license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

07

To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

• Yes
• No

08

I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Charlottesville

Address P. O. Box 911

605 East Main Street

Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

Phone (434) 970-3490

Website http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs