Underwriter II

Underwriter II (TASS II)

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Underwriter II (TASS II)

Salary

$49,982.40 - $99,985.60 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Temporary Special Service Staff

Job Number

202502HRD929102MGHX1

Department

Housing & Revitalization

Opening Date

11/25/2025

Bargaining Unit

9801-Administrative Special Service-Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

Description

The Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) is seeking to fill a TASS II (Underwriter II) position to work on the City’s Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program, a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded program. The Underwriter II is an intermediate level professional located within the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department’s Home Repair Division that receives close direction from higher level Underwriters and supervision from a Supervisor or Manager. The Underwriter II focuses on reviewing, evaluating, and recommending approval of applications for program, projects, initiatives, and the associated grants and contracts. Underwriters work closely with residents to determine eligibility for various local, State and Federal grant and loan programs. Other key services performed by Underwriters include attending outreach events to inform the public of program opportunities, conducting grant and loan closings and pre-construction meetings in the field, compiling and documenting files for audit, assisting with continual timely and accurate tracking of activity and spending of City allocated resources, regardless of the source, to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations and program requirements. Underwriters support the implementation and data integrity of the technology systems that support HRD.

Examples of Duties

The Underwriter II performs a variety of program and project management functions including but not limited to:

-Determine resident eligibility for various grant and loan programs;

-Utilize data collection and analysis techniques to evaluate individual programs; submits oral and written reports to management for their consideration and decision-making;

-Research and investigate new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations;

-Attend meetings of other governmental agencies, businesses, and community groups as assigned and summarizes discussion and action items; drafts responses to requests for information;

-Assist in drafting of proposed statements of work, requests for proposals and qualifications;

-Upon award of contracts, tracks contractor performance;

-Coordinate bid process with other staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure bids are obtained in a timely manner;

-Respond to HUD monitoring findings as a result of periodic audits and review audit and investigative reports to determine appropriate changes or corrective action required;

-Oversee, review, analyze, and evaluate program, project, and initiative assistance applications, plans, and estimates;

-Prepare, process, issue, and track program, project and initiative assistance awards and ensure and monitor compliance with all terms and conditions of reporting requirements.

-Review, prepare and process invoices related to grant activities

-Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, finance, accounting, urban studies, or related field.

Experience

Two (2) years of professional experience involving systematic review, analysis and evaluation of grants, grant eligibility, housing development/repair, and/or other financial data is preferred.

Skills

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people with varying backgrounds. Complete complex tasks that require close attention to detail. Self-motivated and able to manage time in order to meet deadlines. Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs. Ability to follow instructions both verbal and written.

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

WRITTEN TEST REQUIREMENTS

Applicants may be required to take written tests or perform work simulations to illustrate proficiency in skill sets specific to a particular technological application.

BACKGROUND AND OTHER CHECKS

Applicants may be subject to background, criminal, and credit checks.

IDENTIFICATION

Valid government issued identification will be required at time of hire.

Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees

The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

• VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year

• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.

• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

• VACATION – Granted on the following basis:

Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned

Less than 6 months None

After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days

After 1 year An additional 5 days

2-5 years 10 days

6-7 years 11 days

8-9 years 12 days

10-12 years 13 days

15- years15- years

• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

• OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.

• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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