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The City of Houston Staff Analyst (EXE) - City of Houston Liaison to Homelessness Response System in Houston, Texas
Staff Analyst (EXE) - City of Houston Liaison to Homelessness Response System
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Staff Analyst (EXE) - City of Houston Liaison to Homelessness Response System
Location
2100 Travis
Job Type
Executive Level
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
34352
Department
Housing and Community Development
Opening Date
06/12/2024
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested
PN 34352
Division: Director's Office
Reporting Location: 2100 Travis, Houston, TX 77002
Workdays & Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday*
- Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) seeks to create a city in which every resident has an affordable home in a community where they can thrive. Partnering with non-profit, governmental, and local entities, HCDD strives to strengthen Houston’s neighborhoods and provide true housing choice.
To achieve this vision, HCDD is seeking Staff Analyst (EXE) (City of Houston Liaison to Homelessness Response System) for Homeless Policy and Programs to join its team. This position will advise the HCDD director on funding, policy, and program decisions related to homeless assistance and homelessness prevention with an emphasis on the use of federal and local funds to decrease homelessness in Houston. Success in this position will require working across and with HCD Divisions as well as local systems including the Homeless Response Lead Agency, The Continuum of Care Coordinating Committee, more than 100 Non Profit service providers, philanthropic leaders, HPD and other law enforcement, Harris County CSD, Harris County Sherriff’s Department, Harris Center and other mental health providers and others,) that impact persons experiencing homelessness, including housing, behavioral health, substance abuse, child welfare, and the justice system. This position will act as a liaison on homelessness and represent HCDD in community discussions regarding the homeless assistance system.
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You will assist in the development of strategic goals and policies that facilitate integration between homeless systems and affordable housing resources, increase local capacity to implement comprehensive strategies that encourage collaboration among systems, and institutionalize opportunities for persons with lived experience in homelessness and supportive housing to provide meaningful input in planning efforts in communities throughout the City.
This includes policy development and monitoring, government relations, stakeholder coordination and analysis of data compiled by internal and external stakeholders. Major responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: (1) compiling data and research of federal policies and procedures; (2) investigating and making recommendations for addressing issues of high complexity; (3) developing policies, procedures and master plans with both short and long-term objectives; (4) increase administrative and program-level efficiencies, thereby increasing the impact of federal funds; (5) promote the open exchange of community-based information to ensure the best outcomes; (6) and aligning available HCDD resources with the Continuum of Care community wide plan to end homelessness.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Functions:
Provide professional, analytical support to the Director’s Office.
Assist in designing and supporting the implementation of the region’s plan to end homelessness in partnership with the Continuum of Care.
Build and optimize HCDD organizational processes, measurement systems, and infrastructure to maximize collective impact results to end homelessness.
Create performance benchmarks with operational targets and milestones to ensure invested resources produce meaningful outcomes.
Perform program evaluation and policy analysis to ensure proper allocation and efficient use of all homelessness related resources.
Advise the Director regarding compliance with federal requirements regarding designated homeless funding or other funding used for homeless assistance activities.
Must have excellent written and oral presentations skills
Maintain working knowledge of federal policy, evidence-based approaches, local and national data, program and system level program design.
Coordination and Communication:
Coordinate with various HCDD divisions and City departments to ensure a seamless approach to program homelessness planning and delivery.
Actively participate in applicable NOFA and RFP processes related to homelessness (both applicant evaluation and solicitation creation).
Ensure that invested Permanent Supportive Housing development resources are aligned with system need by participating in the CoC Pipeline Committee.
Act as a liaison to community-based organizations and the Continuum of Care in the development of system-wide policies and programs.
Coordinate system-level homeless activities
Communicate with elected officials, other City agencies, non-profits, developers, community groups and other stakeholders as necessary, including presenting program materials at public meetings.
Essential Attributes
Adaptable: Ability to achieve success in a changing, ambiguous environment, navigate gray areas to find the path forward, and quickly adjust to frequently shifting priorities.
Confident: Self-motivated, assertive, and realistically ambitious with strong work ethic and high work standards, with the ability to work from broad goals under limited supervision.
Critical Thinker: Ability to think strategically and translate/synthesize complex subject matter, with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
High-Performing: Highly functional in a dynamic, challenging environment, with the ability to anticipate and remove obstacles that slow down or prevent delivering on stated objectives.
Results Oriented: Works with an appropriate sense of urgency, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage complex assignments, and deliver timely and quality results under pressure
This is a grant funded position subject to cancellation when funds are depleted and/or contract period ends.
WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.
Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year for year basis.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.
Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None.
PREFERENCES
Thorough knowledge of and experience with HUD rules and regulations pertaining to homeless assistance funding (Continuum of Care, Emergency Solutions Grants, HUD-VASH), and some experience with other homelessness related federal funding streams.
Thorough knowledge of issues related to homelessness and housing instability, including national best practices, data analysis, policy development and program operations.
Experience working for or working with non-governmental organizations or government programs related to homelessness.
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment relevant to job description.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 26
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832.394.6200 .
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.394.6200 . (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627 .
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Are you currently a City of Houston employee working in the Housing and Community Development Department?
Yes
No
03
What is your highest level of education completed and directly related work experience?
High school diploma or GED and less than seven years of directly related professional experience
High school diploma or GED and at least seven years of directly related professional experience
Associate's degree in a closely related field and less than five years of directly related professional experience
Associate's degree in a closely related field and at least five years of directly related professional experience
Bachelor's degree in a closely related field and less than three years of directly related professional experience
Bachelor's degree in a closely related field and at least three years of directly related professional experience
Master's degree or Ph.D. in a closely related field and less than one year of directly related professional experience
Master's degree or Ph.D. in a closely related field and at least one year of directly related professional experience
04
How much experience do you have working with federal homeless assistance funding/programs (i.e. Continuum of Care, Emergency Solutions Grants, HUD-VASH)?
None
At least one year
More than one year but less than three years
At least three years but less than five years
Five years or more
05
Briefly discuss your experience working with federal homeless assistance funding/programs (i.e. Continuum of Care, Emergency Solutions Grants, HUD-VASH). If you do not have experience, respond 'N/A. (NOTE: If you have experience, a response of 'See Resume' will not be accepted as a satisfactory response and will hinder further processing of your application)
06
How much experience do you have working for or with governmental or non-profit organizations in programs related to homelessness?
None
At least one year
More than one year but less than three years
At least three years but less than five years
Five years or more
07
Briefly discuss your experience working for or with governmental or non-profit organizations in programs related to homelessness. If you do not have experience, respond 'N/A. (NOTE: If you have experience, a response of 'See Resume' will not be accepted as a satisfactory response and will hinder further processing of your application)
08
What prompted you to apply for this specific position? (Response of 'See Resume' will not be accepted as a satisfactory response and will delay your application's progress.)
Required Question