Lead Fair Housing Specialist (REMOTE ROLE) in Reston, VA

Lead Fair Housing Specialist (REMOTE ROLE) - ICF International - Reston, VA - work from home job

Company: ICF International

Job description: Lead Fair Housing Specialist - Housing & Community Development

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference . , is simply who we are and what we do.

Your passion is supporting communities with implementing best practice strategies to provide low and moderate income clients with housing assistance, including housing counseling. At ICF you can put that passion into action by joining our team of experts working to support our work in housing counseling. We partner with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide technical assistance. This position is full time and work will be remote. Apply today to become part of our great team of experts!

What you?ll be doing
? Work with a diverse set of stakeholders including Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) or Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) grantees receiving technical assistance through the HUD?s Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)
? Focus work is incredibly diverse within Fair Housing and other related acts and programs
? Develop/deliver training sessions, conference presentations, workshops, and webinars
? Facilitate technical assistance engagements, either in-person or virtually through web-based software
? Focus on best practice and innovative strategies related to fair housing programs
? Contribute to the design of tools, drafting of reports, and development of policy guidance
? Experience and knowledge of utilizing a racial equity lens throughout work products, webinar deliveries, etc.
? Assist in identifying new business opportunities, writing proposals, and managing contracts as requested
? This is a home-based position and up to 25% travel may be required

The minimum qualifications you must have
? Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent in Social Work, Public Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Government or a related discipline or minimum 8 years of professional experience in similar field
? Minimum of 5 years knowledge of one or more of the following RESPA, Fair Lending, Fair Housing, Housing Counseling Program, the housing counseling and mortgage industry, etc.

Skills we would like you to have
? Previous work with FHA in fair lending, or with Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) a plus
? Demonstrated success developing and delivering trainings, workshops and webinars; facilitation, and public speaking to a variety of audiences.
? Knowledge in Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity laws and requirements.
? Working experience with HUD grantees, including those participating in HUD?s Housing Counseling program and/or other grants in Community Planning and Development.
? Experience and expertise in other federal mainstream housing and services programs

Professional skills you will use
? A commitment to affordable housing and serving all of those who are under-served
? Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
? Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions
? Ability to multi-task with various projects and responsibilities
? Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we?re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our .

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: and

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: $62,113.00 - $105,593.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Expected salary: $62113 - 105593 per year

Location: Reston, VA

Job date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:52:26 GMT

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