Housing and Community Development Manager

County of Alameda•Hayward, CA

About The Position

Under direction, the Housing and Community Development Manager plans, organizes, directs, and supervises housing and community development programs in the Alameda County Community Development Agency’s Housing and Community Development Department. The Agency’s mission is to improve residents’ quality of life and plan for the future well-being of the County’s diverse communities by balancing physical, economic, and social needs through land use planning, environmental management, neighborhood improvement, and community development, while promoting agriculture, environmental quality, economic vitality, and human health. Candidates must meet one of two qualification pathways: either have the equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Housing Community Development Specialist III in Alameda County’s classified service; or hold a qualifying bachelor’s degree and have four years of increasingly responsible professional management or administrative experience in housing or community development, including directing subordinate staff, program budgeting, and managing housing and/or community development activities. The latter pathway requires at least two years of supervision, lead, or administrative experience. A qualifying master’s degree may substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience. The position may require a valid California driver’s license, driving in the course of duty, and attendance at night or weekend meetings. The examination includes a minimum-qualifications review, a supplemental questionnaire review, and an oral interview, which accounts for 100% of the final examination score. The interview may include situational exercises. The job announcement lists comprehensive County benefits, including health coverage, retirement, leave, and wellness offerings.

Requirements

Meet either of the stated minimum-qualification pathways: one year of equivalent full-time experience as a Housing Community Development Specialist III in Alameda County’s classified service; or a qualifying bachelor’s degree and four years of increasingly responsible professional management or administrative experience in housing or community development.
For the degree-and-experience pathway, experience must include directing subordinate staff, program budgeting, and management of housing and/or community development activities.
For the degree-and-experience pathway, at least two years must be in supervision, lead, or administrative experience.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field must demonstrate an academic studies nexus to housing and community development.
A qualifying master’s degree may substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and drive in the performance of duties.
May be required to attend night and/or weekend meetings.
Knowledge of public administration, including budgeting, contract administration, and fiscal management.
Knowledge of supervision principles and practices.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations, procedures, and guidelines for housing and community development programs, including Cal-HOME, Cal-HFA, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, Homeless Assistance, and Special Needs Housing Programs.
Knowledge of homeless and special needs program development and operation.
Knowledge of local laws, regulations, and policies related to grant funding, land use controls, and development.
Knowledge of lending practices and housing and community development financing, including real estate loan procedures and practices.
Knowledge of marketing concepts and practices related to community development programs.
Knowledge of techniques to facilitate affordable housing development and preservation.
Knowledge of contract administration and related agreements and documents, including regulatory agreements, deeds of trust, promissory notes, disposition and development agreements, and owner participation agreements.
Ability to interpret and analyze complex legislation, regulations, ordinances, contracts, financial documents, and legal documents affecting department programs and project objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups representing various organizational and socioeconomic levels.
Ability to set priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and supervise housing and community development programs in the department.
Direct program activities and subordinate staff.
Develop, administer, and manage program budgets.
Plan, organize, and develop programs and projects.
Train, supervise, and develop staff.
Independently perform professional housing and community development work, including preparing staff reports, Board letters, policy documents, and financial analyses.
Write grant proposals for community development projects or programs.
Plan, organize, and coordinate professional and citizen advisory committee meetings.
Research complex issues related to housing and community development programs, goals, and objectives.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with housing developers, homeless agencies, public service groups, the public, and fellow employees.

Benefits

Medical HMO and PPO plans
Dental HMO and PPO plans
Vision coverage or vision reimbursement
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts, including health, dependent care, and adoption assistance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, long-term care, hospital indemnity, and legal services
Employee Assistance Program
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 or Roth)
12 paid holidays and floating holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management paid leave for eligible management-designated classifications
Catastrophic sick leave
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits and Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee wellness programs, including fitness and gym membership discounts
Employee discount program
Child care resources
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