Chief of Housing (Manager II, Grade M2)

Manager II (Housing Division Chief)

The expected salary range for this role is $113,715 to $192,118.

WHO WE ARE

The 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 work of the Housing Division, which includes 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 special needs individuals and groups.

What You'll Be Doing

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Experience : Seven (7) 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, or related areas, three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.

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.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet 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 :