Manager II (Chief of Housing) Grade M2
Job Description
Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $113,715 to $200,829 based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) plans and implements activities that prevent and correct problems that contribute to the physical decline of residential and commercial areas, ensure fair and equitable relations between landlords and tenants, increase the supply of affordable housing, and maintain existing housing in a safe and sanitary condition.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Manager II (Housing Division Chief) manages the Housing Division, including the Affordable Housing Program and Multifamily Housing. The Affordable Housing Program includes the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) program, downpayment and closing cost assistance programs, and homeowner rehabilitation programs. Multifamily Housing focuses primarily on supporting the production and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing projects, providing housing opportunities to a wide range of individuals and families, the elderly, and individuals and groups with special needs.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing efforts to increase the production and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing through complex acquisition and rehabilitation loan programs, including the Housing Initiative Fund (HIF), Nonprofit Preservation Fund (NPF), Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund (AHOF), the County’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) programs, Rental Agreements, and Federal HOME and CDGB funding.
- Providing recommendations for the exercise and assignment of the County’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) to preserve existing affordable multifamily properties, assisting in the development of multifamily housing loan guidelines/criteria, and overseeing the development of specific projects with other housing-related agencies, the private sector, special needs groups, and nonprofit housing providers.
- Overseeing efforts to promote/create incentives and establish partnerships to develop programs that address single-family affordable housing needs, such as the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Program (Inclusionary Zoning), down payment and closing cost assistance programs, the Efficient Electric Appliance Program, and the Home Accessibility Rehabilitation Program (HARP).
- Reviewing County and State land use plans, policies, regulations, and legislation, and providing guidance on the impacts of those recommendations on housing.
- Assisting the Department Director in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising housing policies, programs, services, and programmatic objectives to meet changing conditions, needs, and priorities.
- Managing activities of the Housing Division by coordinating work and supervising subordinate managerial, technical, and administrative employees to ensure that all interactions of staff with the public are done in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
- Drafting or providing insight on financial, budget, procurement, and contract administration and monitoring on multiple housing programs and policies.
- Preparing reports and analyses on housing, zoning, and planning programs as required by law or requested by the County Executive, County Council, or DHCA Director.
- Providing reports and presentations to the public, elected officials, other County departments, inter-governmental collaborations, and professional panels as needed.
- Ensuring regulatory agreements, contracts, regulations, and public information are up to date and in alignment with current codes and policies.
- Conducting performance evaluations.
- Allocating resources among competing program needs.
- Resolving difficult, sensitive, and controversial issues.
- This Manager II will have 2 Manager III direct reports and 13 employees who report to the Manager III.
As a manager of unionized employees, this position is responsible for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation.
This position requires the ability to attend meetings and community events or perform work at locations outside the office. Occasionally, early morning, evening, or weekend work outside of normal business hours may be required.
Applicants should include all their work experience in their applications, as this information will be used to calculate wage equity and determine a salary offer for the selected applicant.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in the fields of urban planning, community or housing development, multifamily housing finance, land use or housing finance law; three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.
Note: The term “executive” is further defined as a high echelon or high level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Financial Disclosure: This role requires the completion of a financial disclosure.
Medical exam protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment medical history form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
Probationary Period: Individuals appointed to this class will be required to serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Individuals promoted to this class will be required to serve a probationary period of six (6) months. During the probationary period, performance will be carefully evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
- Experience in ensuring programmatic compliance with applicable federal, State, and County mandates, laws, and procedures, specifically related to housing.
- Experience in developing affordable housing research/policy papers, legislation, and or regulations
- Experience in affordable single- and multifamily-housing rehabilitation, development, and policies.
- Experience in organization/agency-wide management, budget preparation, procurement processes, contract development, administration, and monitoring.
- Experience leading and managing operational teams, processes, and large-scale organizational housing initiatives.