Housing Program Manager (#HM8 )

$64.73-$86.77 hourly / $11,219.65-$15,039.84 monthly / $134,638.40-$180,481.60 yearly

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and implements the work plan and policies related to the County's housing policies, projects and programs;
• Acts as staff to the Redevelopment Housing Successor Agency for the County tracking loan repayments and recommending funding for projects and activities;
• Directs the work of subordinate staff on a variety of housing programs, including: Measure J, First Time Homebuyer, Individual Unit Rehab and Mobile Home Change-Out Loans, Accessory Dwelling Loan Programs, Program Monitoring, Sale and Resale Program, and Affordable Housing Preservation Program;
• Responsible for the oversight of the Measure J program including maintaining the loan database, legal documents, resale price updates, central file/archive maintenance and authorized signatory for all agreements and recorded documents;
• Analyzes, plans and facilitates the permit processing activities related to affordable housing;
• Monitors all affordable housing units subject to deed or occupancy restrictions;
• Analyzes, plans and coordinates long-range planning activities as related to affordable housing;
• Works closely with other Planning Department sections to develop joint procedures and to solve administrative problems;
• Evaluates and recommends housing policies and procedures;
• Identifies and addresses available and emerging funding opportunities for affordable housing;
• Directs the work of subordinate staff involved with affordable housing development projects with regard to community interaction and feedback, financing, and design;
• Prepares and negotiates complex regulatory agreements with housing development partners;
• Meets with developers and holds community discussions on housing related issues;
• Oversees grant funding from State and federal sources;
• Directs and coordinates grant acquisition and contract management for housing programs;
• Directs the monitoring of contracts with other governmental agencies and community-based programs as it relates to the County’s housing programs;
• Responsible for budget preparation and statutory reporting requirements;
• Formulates improvements and implements changes within the program;
• Represents the Department Head in addressing housing complaints, other departments, agencies and community groups;
• Consults with the Department Head and other management staff on work programs, schedules, policies and housing program development;
• Represents the program at meetings;
• Prepares and/or reviews reports and correspondence;
• Performs complex and difficult special assignments and projects;
• Attends meetings, conferences and provides oversight on the Housing Advisory Commission;
• Interacts with the public on housing and homeless issues;
• Prepares and represents the Department at Planning Commission and/or Board of Supervisor meetings on housing matters;
• Supervises subordinate staff including professional planners and housing specialists;
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Federal, state and local housing legislation, regulations, programs, and resources;
• Housing programs; functions and services;
• Theories, concepts, principles and practices of affordable housing development process, housing and real estate finance;
• Public speaking principles and practices, public contact and community relations;
• Housing requirements related to California redevelopment law as related to activities of the County as the Redevelopment Agency Successor.

Working Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of supervision and personnel management;
• The California Environmental Quality Act;
• Research methodology;
• Budgeting principles in a government agency;
• Effective management principles and practices;
• The principles of the development of affordable housing in a controlled growth environment.

Some Knowledge of:

• The California Coastal Act requirements related to housing;
• Personal computer applications related to planning operations.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, evaluate, direct and implement housing policies;
• Supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinate staff;
• Exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgement in solving Countywide housing problems;
• Evaluate and develop Countywide policies, programs and ordinances;
• Understand complex legal documents and regulatory agreements;
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with the general public, boards, commissions, public officials, and other County departments and stakeholders;
• Understand and relate to others the goals, concepts and principles of the Planning Department;
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports for the public and the governing body;
• Effectively present housing matters to the public, governing body and other County departments.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Education: Bachelorls degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Studies, Public Education or related field
AND

Five years of progressively responsible work experience in public or private affordable housing policy and/or affordable development. Specific experience in financing of affordable housing is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C driver license or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation, which is approved by the appointing authority. Mentally capable of performing the positionls essential functions as summarized in the typical tasks section of this job specification.

EST: 8/98 REV: 5/18, 6/04, 8/98 Analyst: CB, GLD