Under administrative direction, to plan, organize and direct the Planning Department Housing Programs, may act, as designated, on behalf of the Planning Director on housing policy issues.
This single position class is responsible for managing the housing function in the Planning Department, including affordable housing policy, programs and projects. The incumbent is accountable and responsible for the delivery of effective and efficient services to the public. This class differs from the Planner series in that this position reports directly to the Planning Director and serves as the department liaison to other departments and agencies on housing issues related to housing policy and provides Countywide leadership and coordination on housing policy issues. Provides direction and supervision to staff working on housing projects and programs and other departments on Countywide housing issues; provides support for the Housing Advisory Commission; and other duties as assigned.
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: Bachelor's 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 position's essential functions as summarized in the typical tasks section of this job specification.
Bargaining Unit: 11
EEOC Category: 01
Occupational Grouping: 28
Workers' Comp Code: 0053