Affordable Housing Development Administrator

City of Santa Monica•Santa Monica, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs complex administrative duties and supervises staff responsible for programs and projects designed to stimulate the production and preservation of affordable housing. Formulates, interprets, and applies housing policies and procedures. Prepares and monitors the unit’s annual budget. This recruitment shall remain open until filled.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of real estate finance and development, and inclusionary housing programs
Knowledge of federal, state and local housing finance programs and regulations
Knowledge of state housing law
Knowledge of national, State and County affordable housing development and/or homelessness prevention programs
Knowledge of models of homelessness prevention programs and/or affordable housing development
Knowledge of program planning, management and evaluation
Knowledge of zoning principles
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of federal and state environmental compliance legislation
Knowledge of research techniques
Knowledge of public and private funding sources and requirements
Knowledge of budget development and management
Knowledge of project and program management
Knowledge of mathematics, statistics and finance for underwriting development projects
Knowledge of management and leadership principles
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques
Ability to plan, supervise and coordinate the activities of a unit
Ability to prepare analytical and financial reports
Ability to make accurate calculations and revenue estimates
Ability to analyze underwriting requests and make sound funding decisions
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and make logical recommendations
Ability to formulate, interpret and apply relevant public policies, laws and regulations
Ability to develop and implement innovative programs and projects
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals, including City employees, outside agencies, community groups, private businesses, developers and the general public
Ability to analyze complex issues and synthesize cogent policy recommendations
Ability to provide effective customer service
Ability to work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches
Ability to select, train and supervise staff
Skill in management and leadership
Skill in meeting and group facilitation
Skill in the use of computers and database, word processing and spreadsheet software applications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Four years of recent, paid progressively responsible administrative experience as a project manager over real estate or affordable housing development projects.
At least two years of the required work experience must have included supervisory responsibilities.
Possession of a valid class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, administers, and coordinates programs and projects for the production, financing and preservation of affordable housing.
Supervises and provides guidance and direction to staff on policy and development projects.
Makes work assignments.
Leads staff meetings.
Participates in the selection of staff.
Trains and mentors staff.
Prepares performance evaluations, reviews employee time cards, and approves vacation schedules and sick leave.
Confers with the Housing Manager regarding policy, management and financial concerns of the Housing Production and Preservation Unit.
Analyzes, formulates and implements policies and administrative regulations.
Establishes and applies criteria for the funding of housing programs and projects.
Develops, coordinates and implements underwriting policies and practices.
Establishes and implements underwriting criteria and guidelines.
Formulates and implements trust fund guidelines.
Facilitates and negotiates loan agreements and other contracts with public, non-profit and/or private developers.
Reviews and approves a wide variety of funding requests.
Develops, issues and monitors funding commitments.
Develops and implements financial strategies to fund desired projects and programs.
Prepares and monitors the unit budget.
Formulates goals, objectives, performance measures and expenditures for the unit budget.
Serves as liaison to the Housing Commission.
Represents the City on various task forces and committees.
Makes public presentations and attends and participates in a variety of meetings.
Prepares reports including staff reports for the Housing Commission and City Council on policy and project matters.
Reviews and edits written materials including draft reports, correspondence, loan documents and staff reports.
Serves as a liaison and facilitates communication between staff and other City departments; local, state and federal agencies; community groups; and non-profit organizations.
Plans and conducts administrative studies and related research including feasibility studies, needs assessments and program evaluations.
Monitors federal, state and local legislative and regulatory changes that may affect housing programs.
Makes recommendations to management regarding state and federal legislation and makes adjustments to relevant programs and projects.
Performs related duties, as assigned.