Housing & Community Development Manager

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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder-an employee with the City of Gainesville- you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GG_Housing and Community Development: Housing and Urban Development

Salary Range Minimum:

$76,560.00

Salary Range Maximum:

$120,653.78

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Job Details:

This is managerial work planning, coordinating, directing and implementing all administrative operations and program activities of the Department of Housing and Community Development. The Housing and Community Development Manager serves at the will of the Director of the Housing & Community Development and may be appointed or removed at will by the Director. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on the management of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Programs, America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other related programs.

In the spirit of full transparency, please consider the following information before deciding to move forward with your application for the Housing & Community Development Manager.

In order to provide full benefits for the chosen candidate, we are filling the position as regular, full time. Please be aware that this position is fully funded through 12/31/2026 (3 years). While we anticipate receiving future funding to extend this position, we cannot guarantee the position will last beyond that date.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is managerial work planning, coordinating, directing and implementing all administrative operations and program activities of the Housing and Community Development Division in the Neighborhood Improvement Department.

The Housing and Community Development Manager serves at the will of the City Manager and may be appointed or removed at will by the City Manager. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on the management of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Programs and other related programs.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plans, directs, coordinates and administers all program activities and personnel relating to the City's Housing and Community Development division in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and directions from City government.

Ensures, through monitoring of programs, ongoing review and compliance with federal, state, local and other related regulations.

Prepares, submits, and manages annual departmental budget and supplemental budgets.

Negotiates and monitors the administration of contracts and agreements with other departments and agencies.

Makes long- and short-range plans for the division.

Oversees the development, revision, evaluation, and implementation of operational policies and procedures to ensure the City's program compliance with federal, state, local and other related laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies.

Recommends and implements new and revised policies to respond to service needs; establishes goals and objectives and supervises the preparation of the division's annual program plans and ensures that provision of services is in compliance with applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules, and regulations.

Directs and coordinates the administration of grantee performance reports, the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS); SHIP Program tracking reports and other related reports and documents as required by federal, state, local and other grantors.

Monitors recordkeeping of program activities and beneficiaries.

Directs and coordinates grant application activities; directs the solicitation, evaluation, and allocation processes for federal, state, and local funds administered by the Housing and Community Development Division.

Directs staff in monitoring, reporting and evaluating activities relating to the expenditure of federal, state, local and/or other related funds.

Makes presentations at public meetings to City Commission, advisory boards, other organizations and the general public related to housing and community development programs.

Confers with related community groups, commissions, boards, government and non-profit agencies, financial institutions, developers and the public to identify goals and objectives for meeting community needs and project feasibility for funding.

Provides staff support to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development, SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and/or other appointed boards, as required.

Analyzes and interprets Federal and State housing regulations and makes program recommendations to determine their impact on City policies, practices, programs and operations.

Works in close cooperation with related boards and commissions relating to housing, community and economic development programs.

Directs and coordinates program audit activities for outside agencies. Oversees and prepares materials, reports and supporting documents; and implements findings and recommendations.

Responds to citizen concerns regarding program operations.

Supervises and coordinates activities of staff, including authority to hire, discharge and appraise performance.

Conducts and/or facilitates staff training and development programs.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as City representative on CDBG, HOME, SHIP and other related programs issues as necessary and attends meetings of various agencies, committees, boards and governmental groups, as required.

Participates in national, regional and state organizations, commissions, task forces and groups to promote and coordinate division programs.

Researches and identifies additional program-related funding sources; directs applications for federal, state, local and/other funding.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree in business or public administration, finance, economics, planning, or related subject, and five (5) years of progressively responsible federal, state or local government experience in planning, developing and implementing housing, community development and/or neighborhood revitalization, including three (3) years of responsible supervisory or managerial experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Driver License.

Certifications

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of business or public administration and participative management theories and the skill and ability to develop and implement operational and administrative policies, programs and ordinances.

Thorough knowledge of principles and techniques of housing, property and construction management and the ability to identify housing and community development needs and objectives and develop responsive plans.

Thorough knowledge of and the skill to interpret and apply federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting housing and community development programs and federal, state and local government operating methods and procedures.

Thorough knowledge of funding sources and financing methods.

Thorough knowledge of fiscal management and budget administration and the skill to establish and maintain accounting and budgetary control procedures.

Thorough knowledge of project and performance measurement and the ability to plan, develop, manage and promote complex housing and community development programs and projects.

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision and personnel management and the skill to organize, direct, train, evaluate and discipline assigned staff in the continuous effort to improve quality, productivity and effectiveness.

Skill to prepare and deliver oral presentations to public and private groups and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

The ability to exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving housing and community development problems.

The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departments, boards, commissions, public officials, private contractors and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to attend meetings outside regular business hours.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All 'regular' employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process.

However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.