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Hartford, CT United States |
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Full Time |
| Post Date: |
12/30/2025 |
| Expire Date: |
01/30/2026 |
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Other / General |
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Assistant Economic And Community Development Agent
The State of Connecticut, Department of Housing (DOH) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Assistant Economic & Community Development Agent in Hartford.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Hybrid
- First Shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Full Time, 40 hours per week
- Monday - Friday
- Location: 505 Hudson Street in Hartford
THE ROLE
This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop expertise in housing quality standards and regulatory compliance within federally and state-funded housing programs including HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), and FLEX (Affordable Housing) projects.
As an Assistant Economic & Community Development Agent, you will support the Department’s mission to ensure safe, decent, and affordable housing throughout Connecticut. Under the guidance and supervision of experienced inspectors and program managers, you will conduct on-site inspections of residential properties to evaluate physical conditions, identify code violations, and verify compliance with applicable program standards and regulations.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Performing thorough inspections of housing units and developments funded by HOME, NHTF, and FLEX programs, assessing structural integrity, health and safety conditions, and habitability standards.
- Documenting inspection findings accurately, preparing detailed reports, and making recommendations for necessary repairs or corrective actions.
- Collaborating with property owners, developers, and contractors to communicate inspection results and facilitate timely resolution of deficiencies.
- Assisting in monitoring ongoing projects to ensure continued compliance throughout the affordability period.
- Learning and applying federal, state, and local housing codes, program guidelines, and funding requirements.
- Participating in training sessions, site visits, and team meetings to build knowledge and skills in housing inspection and program administration.
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of experience in corporate marketing and business development or business experience including residential and/or commercial financing to include leverage financing, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis or project management experience with industrial, environmental, housing or community development to include public financing or experience in urban planning and development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
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Company Description:
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors. As a small state, we have so much to offer – education, employment, culture, travel, nature, history and recreation - each of these opportunities positively impact our citizens and businesses. While Hartford is Connecticut’s state capital and home to many of our agency offices, we are proud to offer positions located throughout the state. Some of our most popular 5 work sites are located in Bridgeport, Enfield, Middletown, New Haven, Torrington, and with a higher demand throughout the Fairfield County. We are seeking to hire employees for locations statewide who find inspiration in our culture and values, specifically:
- Committed to making an impact
- Serving the public through meaningful work
- Seeking limitless opportunities to grow
- Enjoy a work/life balance (with competitive benefits)
- Interested in diversity and fresh perspectives
If you can see yourself contributing to our vision, we encourage you to apply to join us!
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