Programs Coordinator
Job in
Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, 60303, USA
Listing for:
Village of Oak Park
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-13
Job specializations:
-
Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36.84 - 53.42 USD Hourly
USD
36.84
53.42
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Housing Programs Coordinator
Job Description
Department:
Neighborhood Services. FLSA:
Non-Union Exempt
Pay Grade: 5
Full‑time, non‑exempt, non‑union position. Salary range: $36.84/hr – $53.42/hr with an anticipated hiring range of $36.84 – $45.13/hr. +/- DOQ.
Definition
Responsible for coordinating and participating in the more complex and difficult work of staff assigned to the Village’s housing assistance programs, including those for rehabilitation of single‑family and multi‑family properties, new construction of single‑family and multi‑family units, and homebuyer assistance. Serves as a liaison between financial institutions, property owners, tenants and contractors. Performs a variety of technical tasks related to assigned areas of responsibility.
Supervision
Received and Exercised
Receives supervision from the Neighborhood Services Department/Neighborhood Programs Manager.
Supervises other departmental staff to accomplish assigned work at the direction of the Neighborhood Programs Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plans, directs, reviews and performs complex assignments involved with the Village’s rehabilitation of single‑family and multi‑family properties funded by Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funds, Village funds, and other third‑party funders.Plans, directs, reviews and performs complex assignments involved with the Village’s new construction of single‑family and multi‑family units funded by Village funds and other third‑party funders.Plans, directs, reviews and performs complex assignments involved with the homebuyer assistance funded by CDBG funds, Village funds, and other third‑party funders.Trains assigned employees in their areas of work in housing programs coordination methods and techniques to ensure effective operation of these programs.Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications by reviewing reports and making field inspections of ongoing and prospective projects.Works with inspections and clerical staff to determine client eligibility for housing programs, including inspecting property and housing units, and verifying income and family composition.Reviews eligibility inspections of proposed work of housing units requesting funds; counsels property owners regarding loan procedures, contractor bidding, and elements of contracts.Reviews specifications for rehabilitation, work write‑ups, and cost estimates; provides documentation and feasibility for loan packages; coordinates bidding and negotiations of rehabilitation contracts; assists property owners in contract selection.Reviews and recommends approval of construction contracts to the Neighborhood Programs Manager; evaluates in‑house estimates and bids from contractors.Provides oversight to staff conducting pre‑construction meetings with contractors and homeowners to review scope of work, explain procedures, and negotiate costs; analyzes contractor bid estimates; prepares construction for signature.Provides oversight to staff conducting ongoing inspections of rehabilitation construction projects; ensures compliance with Village codes, contract agreements, construction schedules, and safe work practices and procedures.With approval and direction from the Neighborhood Programs Manager, resolves complaints involving program participants in an efficient and timely manner; processes work order changes as necessary.Conducts contractor workshops to establish criteria for performance standards; works with private and non‑profit contractors regarding performance contracts with the Village; obtains sub‑contractor and material releases; provides information and support to property owners regarding possible liens.Provides information and advice to community representatives regarding housing programs; encourages program participation and assists applicants with loan/grant approval.Implements service delivery improvements with approval of and direction from the Neighborhood Programs Manager.Assists the Neighborhood Services Division Manager in performing duties as the staff liaison to the Housing Programs Advisory Committee (HPAC) by preparing…
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