Housing Manager

City of Petaluma•Petaluma, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Petaluma is seeking an experienced, innovative and compassionate Housing Manager to join the Community Development Department and help advance the City's commitment to expanding housing opportunities for all. This leadership role is at the forefront of developing and implementing programs that increase the availability of affordable housing for low and moderate income households, preserving existing affordable housing resources, and support initiatives that address homelessness and expand housing and services for the City's unsheltered population. The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative leader with expertise in affordable housing development, housing policy, funding programs, and community partnerships. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping create equitable housing solutions that strengthen neighborhoods, improve quality of life, and support a more inclusive and resilient Petaluma.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, business administration, public administration, or a related field is required.
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in affordable housing or a related field.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree with major course work in a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage the City’s housing and other assigned programs; manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Housing division.
Interpret, apply, and explain federal, state, and local regulations and statutes relative to assigned program areas.
Coordinate and oversee City efforts with housing development companies to implement affordable housing projects.
Prepare and present detailed policy and legislative analyses, including reports and recommendations to the City Manager, City Council, and a variety of boards/commissions/committees, community and business organizations, and other public agencies regarding housing programs, projects, funding, and the City’s Housing Element of the General Plan.
Negotiate and manage contracts, including development agreements and affordable housing agreements; monitor for compliance with adopted programs, such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME.
Develop requests for proposals and evaluate proposals relating to affordable housing.
Coordinate with community organizations, public officials, consultants, non-profit groups, developers, real estate agents, and others to develop and implement housing projects and programs; assist in creating new housing programs and projects.
Act as a liaison to the City’s homeless service providers and related non-profits.
Assist with monitoring and retaining certification of the City’s housing programs, including the General Plan Housing Element and the Housing and Urban Development CDBG Consolidated Plan.
Complete the annual Redevelopment Agency reports as required.
Manage the City's CDBG program and other Housing Urban Development (HUD) grants and programs.
Administer the City’s First Time Homebuyer program; prepare and provide information to homeowners and financial institutions.
Prepare, administer, and monitor all Housing fund budgets and subrecipient agreements; prepare and submit all required documents necessary for the administration of the CDBG program.
Prepare grant applications and program reports.
Prepare staff reports, correspondence, notices, resolutions, ordinances, and other written materials.
Respond to and provide assistance to City staff and community-based subrecipient agencies regarding assigned programs.
Supervise the City's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy and Annual Final Statement.
Act as liaison with the HUD offices, other CDBG agencies, and other City, county, state, and federal agencies.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; provide performance improvement counseling and/or recommend corrective action.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

MEDICAL INSURANCE: Choice of a variety of CalPERS Health Plans. City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; or alternative option to receive Medical Cash Back (if you have medical coverage elsewhere).
DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE: Coverage for employees & eligible family members, paid for by the City.
LIFE INSURANCE: 1.5x annual compensation up to maximum of $200,000. Option to purchase additional insurance.
Long-Term Disability up to 60% of your current monthly salary after eligibility requirements are met and subject to maximum amounts.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Support and benefits, for you and eligible family members, paid for by the City.
WELLNESS BENEFIT: $500 annual allowance (is subject to the annual budget approval process and may change in the future.)
CALPERS RETIREMENT PACKAGE 2% at 60 for classic CalPERS members 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Voluntary participation in your choice of three plans.
Vacation: 80 Hours, increasing with years of service, up to 5 years service credit towards vacation accrual rate for prior qualifying employment.
Sick Leave: 96 hours
Administrative Leave: 80 hours (per fiscal year)
Holidays: 13 fixed holidays
Personal Leave: 20 hours (per fiscal year)
Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employer