Deputy Director of Housing

Frederick County Government•Sagner Avenue - Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This professional position is responsible for the overall management, leadership, development and evaluation of various functions, departments, and daily operations of the Division of Housing (DOH), including oversight of multiple departments within the Division. The Deputy Director position performs complex and varied administrative and analytical tasks to initiate, plan and implement projects, and programs; oversees and manages operational functions of the Division; provides high level programmatic support; and serves as a liaison between the Director, department heads, other County divisions, and Frederick County’s citizens and stakeholders to promote maximum efficiency and effective communications to advance the mission of the Division. Supervision is given to professional and administrative staff. Supervision is received from the Division Director of Housing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management, Economics, Urban Planning, Political Science, Human Services, Public Administration or related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Human Services, Housing, Housing Development, Community Development, or related experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising or managing staff
Advanced knowledge of federal HUD regulations - HCV, CDBG, HOME, LIHTC, Emergency Solutions Grant, and state housing development programs
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration (including personnel, budgeting, accounting, and management activities), and the ability to apply them in overseeing a variety of housing and community development projects and programs
Knowledge of necessary technology, including specific housing program software
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and regulatory requirements governing homelessness response systems, including coordinated entry, shelter operations, diversion, rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, and supportive services.
Skill in managing and supervising a team
Skill in managing and implementing a program
Skill in financial management
Skill in managing federal and state grants, and overseeing compliance of subgrantees
Strong and effective written and verbal (English) communication skills, including the ability to effectively and clearly prepare and present complicated information to officials, peer groups and citizen groups
Ability to work effectively and compassionately with vulnerable households—including individuals and families experiencing housing instability, extremely low-income residents, seniors, people with disabilities, and those impacted by behavioral health or trauma.
Ability to effectively research and interpret complex Federal and State guidelines and regulations
Ability to effectively compile, prepare and administer a budget
Ability to effectively utilize and administer the grant application process
Ability to effectively supervise and direct the work of others
Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized fiscal, data management and word processing systems and equipment
Ability to effectively compile and prepare program reports, grant applications and other complex written work
Ability to lead workgroups, including with staff in other County Divisions and with community participants
Strong organizational and problem-resolution skills including the ability to manage complex projects and establish priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with local government officials, Federal and State program administrators, subsidized housing clients, co-workers and the general public

Nice To Haves

Related work experience in Federal, State or local government
Program management experience in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program
Subsidized housing property management experience
Fiscal management experience in affordable housing programs at the local government level

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance and coordination to advance the mission of the Division of Housing and promote the growth and sustainability of its activities, services and programs
Provide oversight of the Division of Housing’s long and short-term division-wide strategic planning and performance measurement
Manage and supervise the housing-related program departments/units: Housing Programs, Community Programs, and Fiscal
Manage and supervise the operational functions of the Division and interactions and partnerships with other Frederick County Divisions, including Finance, Budget and Procurement
Administer Frederick County’s role as the lead agency in the State of Maryland’s Balance of State Continuum of Care, as well as relationships, performance and reporting of local homeless providers in the local Continuum of Care
Direct and manage specific elements of the County Executive’s strategy for affordable housing programming, based on the Transition Report and the Housing Study
Oversee a continuum of housing initiatives: rental subsidies, homeownership grants, repair programs, and County-owned affordable housing units
Lead the County’s efforts to bring more federal and state funds to Frederick County, and strategically resource these funds within the Division of Housing and to nonprofit partners for the development of affordable housing options
Supervise the development and implementation of new housing programs and monitor existing ones for effectiveness and compliance
Manage complex funding streams including state grants (e.g., HCV, HSP), local housing funds (HIF), and federal funds (CDBG)
Resolve conflicts between clients, landlords, and program staff as needed
Lead the preparation of the division’s annual operating and capital budgets, including coordination with program managers and fiscal staff
Review and promote budget change requests in systems like Euna, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and fiscal constraints
Participate in base budget meetings with administration to justify funding needs, address revenue uncertainties (e.g., HIF) and advocate for program sustainability.
Monitor, guide and evaluate the performance of staff
Make presentations to various groups on programs, services or information important to public, county, state or other officials
Attend and represent the Director at meetings and functions, as required

Benefits

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan).
Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Deferred Compensation Plan
Legal Resources
Supplemental Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan