Housing Services Administrator

City of Palm Springs•Palm Springs, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a member of the Housing and Community Development department and administers a wide variety of programs and projects to ensure a comprehensive approach to affordable housing and homeless services programs within the City in accordance with Federal regulations, policies and procedures; and coordinates, develops, and administers affordable housing opportunities, housing rehabilitation opportunities, new low and moderate income housing projects, and related supportive services programs, and perform a variety of tasks in the development and implementation of goals and objectives in support of assigned community development programs.

Requirements

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in affordable housing development, community services, housing assistance payment programs, or related affordable housing programs is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Incumbents are enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice Program.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, a physical and a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting complex financial underwriting and pro forma analysis to determine project feasibility, identify financing gaps, and ensure the long-term fiscal viability of affordable housing developments for the development of loan agreements is preferred.
Experience working in a public sector agency is preferred. (Public sector agency includes State, County, School, or City Government, Law Enforcement, or other Public Sector Agency.)
Bilingual language skills including American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee, coordinate, and administer the City’s housing programs; develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for affordable housing development projects and associated programs
Formulate, present, and recommend policies and implementation strategies; plan and assist with affordable housing projects, neighborhood revitalization, rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, relocation, affordable housing preservation, rental assistance activities, and development of housing for homeless individuals and families; oversees rehabilitation projects with eligible homeowners and landlords, assures quality subsidized rental housing.
Participate in negotiation and review of affordable housing agreements, pro forma analysis, design, entitlement requirements, land acquisition, and land disposition.
Draft requests for proposals and notices of funding availability for affordable housing projects and programs.
Maintain and monitor contracts and agreements for compliance; establish an inventory of affordable units, affordability levels, and affordability expiration.
Act as an advisor to appointed officials on all housing-related issues; assure record management in accordance with legal requirements and city policy; represent the City in relations with the community, local, state, and federal agencies, and professional organizations.
Effectively interface and serve as liaison with City staff and departments, businesses, and residents regarding core City resources and services including affordable housing, home improvement programs, tenant housing, homeless resources, and other community programs; respond to inquiries and complaints.
Plan, develop, and monitor programs, projects, and other activities designed to stimulate the preservation, development, financing and funding, such as tax credits, multi-family bonds, grants, and outside loans, of housing programs.
Respond to and oversee special existing housing subsidy and housing-related federal entitlement programs by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) audit authorities.
Facilitate and negotiate grants, loan agreements, and other contracts with public, non-profit and/or private developers; assist citizens, non-profits, advisory bodies, staff and others seeking CDBG, or other grants for community-wide housing, special needs housing, housing for homeless residents, and community development programs.
Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; monitor revisions and implementation programs of City’s adopted Housing Element.
Conduct a variety of operational studies and reports; recommend modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; prepare and create proposals, make presentations, prepare and present staff reports, policies, ordinances, and other necessary written and oral correspondence.
Assist in the development and coordination of the department budget; approve, track, and monitor expenditures as required.
Participate in the development and administration of special housing and housing related federal entitlement budgets; recommend amendments and adjustments as needed.
Provide technical assistance to outside government agencies, business organizations (for-profit and non-profit) and other stakeholders of the community in implementing federally funded housing and community development programs.
Ensure, monitor, and implement compliance with all Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and other compliance programs that may affect housing programs; inform management of changes and make adjustments to relevant programs.
Participate in citywide programs and initiatives as assigned; provide guidance on assigned programs; serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in affordable housing, home improvement programs, housing for homeless individuals and families, and other community programs.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.