Manager, Residential Revitalization

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Residential Revitalization is responsible for programmatic and staff management for the Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) and the Housing Assistance Grant Programs (HAGP) in the Office of Community Enhancement (OCE) at the Department of Development. This is an in-office position that is responsible for field staff working remotely across the state. Through the CHIP Program, eligible communities can undertake a variety of housing-related activities. Through a flexible, community-wide approach, communities improve and provide affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons and strengthen neighborhoods through community collaboration. The goal of the HAGP program is to promote affordable housing opportunities and improve housing conditions for families and individuals at or below 50% of Area Median Income, primarily through emergency home repair and limited down payment assistance.

Requirements

• Extensive federal housing experience required (HUD programs preferred).
• CHIP and HAGP program knowledge required.
• 5+ years previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent oral, written communications, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Residential Revitalization section daily operations, supervises remote team members, coordinates workload and assignments, evaluates performance, and establishes program goals and objectives.
• Coordinates annual grant administration for communities and nonprofits statewide, including review, agreement issuance, monitoring, and closeout.
• Provides accurate, timely customer service and guidance to internal and external stakeholders; escalates sensitive issues as needed.
• Analyzes information, maintains current program knowledge, and identifies effective solutions.
• Monitors federal legislation and develops or updates programs to align with state priorities.
• Represents the department at meetings and presentations; serves as liaison to internal divisions and external partners.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager