County of Alameda

Healthy Housing Construction Manager (#2959)

Bargaining Unit: ACMEA - General Mgmt (R15)
$65.42-$79.41 Hourly / $5,233.60-$6,352.80 BiWeekly /
$11,339.47-$13,764.40 Monthly / $136,073.60-$165,172.80 Yearly

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DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, the Healthy Housing Construction Manager classification develops, assigns, and coordinates the housing preservation programs minor home repair, major home improvements/ and preservation, and lead hazard control, in the Community Development Agency’s Healthy Homes Department, and performs other related duties.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Healthy Housing Construction Manager classification is located in the Healthy Homes Division of the Alameda County (County) Community Development Agency (CDA) and reports directly to an Assistant Agency Director, Community Development Agency. Employees in this classification are responsibilities include assigning, supervising and evaluating the work of the Housing Rehabilitation Specialists, Healthy Housing Rehabilitation Technicians, and other staff.

The Healthy Housing Construction Manager is distinguished from the next lower classification of Healthy Housing Rehabilitation Specialist III in that, the latter classification may act as a team leader on rehabilitation projects, the former classification has oversight responsibilities for one or more housing preservation programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by the employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each employee in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Assigns, monitors, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff in the commitment, progress, and completion of housing preservation lead hazard control minor home repair or weatherization projects. Oversees healthy housing assessments and compliance programs.
Reviews and monitors projects including inspections, assessments, construction management, contract administration, construction technology, program guidelines and procedures, Work Write-Ups, cost estimating, and the development of projects within limits of available financing; reviews and approves projects for commitment, construction contracts, requests for payments, change orders, and any project schedule changes to improve and maintain project quality.
Develops, revises and implements program policies, guidelines and work standards in conjunction with other section managers and lead staff; revises and implements construction management and contract administration guidelines, construction specifications, and warranty standards; coordinates and develops programs, projects, procedures and guidelines with other agencies.
Prepares, monitors, and reviews budgets, reports, workload summaries; develops projects and with the aid of other technical staff, identifies financing options, reviews the impact of changes in codes, laws, regulations, guidelines, and contract terms that affect the Housing Rehabilitation Programs.
Conducts critical analysis, planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the activities of professional and non-professional employees for programs in the department.
Assists in the selection and hiring of staff, trains and evaluates the work of assigned staff; manages and coordinates the resolution of complex and problem projects.
Prepares and delivers presentations promoting Healthy Homes programs to clients, including owners, contracts, cities, other public agencies, and organizations; recruits and trains contractors to participate in rehabilitation projects.
Develops and designs new Healthy Homes programs for the continued preservation of housing stock in County.
Assumes responsibility for a variety of personnel activities, including performance evaluations, training, selection, and disciplinary actions.
Maintains working relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, County departments, and community groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as a Healthy Housing Rehabilitation Specialist III, or an equivalent or higher-level classification in the County of Alameda classified service. At least one (1) year of experience must have been training, coordinating, directing, or monitoring the activities of staff.

OR II

Experience:

The equivalent of five (5) years’ full-time experience in a public agency or private organization using public funds to rehabilitate housing stock with the responsibility for the operation and/or planning of local rehabilitation programs which serve lower-income households. Two (2) years of the required experience must have been at the supervisory or administrative level and include housing preservation project development, construction management, contract administration, construction specifications, project financing, and project cost estimation.

OR III

Experience:

The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time experience in the construction industry that involved residential real estate development, property development, project management, and finance. Two (2) years of the required experience must have been at the supervisory or administrative level. (Construction inspection experience is desirable.)

Certificates:

Within one (1) year of employment, the employee must be required to obtain the appropriate Lead Certification from the California Department of Health Services.

License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's Class "C" license is required.

Special Requirement:

Employees may be required to work some evenings and weekends.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

Principles and techniques of building construction and rehabilitation.
Construction cost estimating.
Construction contract and grant administration.
Housing preservation, and associated Federal, State, County, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Housing program management, including monitoring and evaluation.
Healthy housing principles.
Housing rehabilitation program financing.
Federal regulations, procedures, and guidelines related to Housing and Urban Development (HUD), EPA, and Center for Disease Control (CDC) Healthy Homes programs.
Basic budgeting principles and practices.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Train staff and contractors in work procedures.
Exercise sound judgment.
Interpret and apply various laws, rules, codes, and regulations related to housing.
Analyze and evaluate various complex documents.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, demonstrating interpersonal sensitivity.
Coordinate personnel at all organizational levels.
Make public presentations.
Manage and supervise people.
Take the lead role in the coordination of project design and implementation.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY

TT:dj 11/94

Old doc: 1272h -

New doc: 2959.doc ys/2/01

Csc date: 12/14/94

JC:pf Rev. 3/1/01

Csc date: 6/6/01

DRH:pf Admin. Change 5/13/05

DRH:po Revised 1/16/07

CSC Date: 2/14/2007

DRH:saa Revised/Retitled 4/28/25

Old Title: Community Development Agency Construction Manager

CSC Date:9/17/25

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave**
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.