Housing Manager

DESCRIPTION

To plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Housing division within the Neighborhood Services department; to coordinate housing activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Neighborhood Services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Director of Neighborhood Services.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned clerical, technical, and professional personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist in the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies and procedures; develop and implement division goals and objectives.

Plan, organize and direct housing activities including development of affordable housing for rent or ownership, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition rehabilitation programs and rehabilitation programs.

Develop and implement the development of the Housing division work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.

Prepare the housing budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.

Select Housing personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; provide mentoring and/or coaching to division staff.

Represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.

Manage affordable housing construction projects; ensure compliance with development agreements; monitor completion deadlines.

Develop comprehensive marketing program for affordable housing services; prepare and distribute marketing materials.

Oversee staff assistance to the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board; assist with preparing reports and studies; provide technical information to the Board.

Monitor the City of Palmdale Homeless Plan and work with various service providers and community organizations to develop and implement paths to end homelessness in the community.

Present recommendations to the Director of Neighborhood Services, City Council and Housing Authority Board.

Monitor Housing Authority assets including fiscal budgets, asset management, and real property.

Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Perform related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in administration of housing programs, including two years in a supervisory role.

Training:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, urban studies, planning or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of affordable housing assistance program administration.

Principles and practices of housing finance, real estate practices and procedures, and loan origination and servicing.

Principles and practices of policy development and implementation.

Principles and practices of negotiations.

Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.

Principles and practices of business correspondence and report writing.

Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations related to affordable housing finance.

Budgeting procedures and techniques.

Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.

Principles and practices of combating homelessness and the ability to work with multiple service providers in this field.

Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.

Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

Housing Authority, Successor Housing Agency and California Redevelopment law.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships programs, and State Grants.

Ability to:

Select, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff and train staff in work procedures.

Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.

Effectively administer a comprehensive housing program including housing development, rehabilitation and home ownership.

Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the City and the assigned division in meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, and various businesses, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials

Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.

Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.

Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.

Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Analyze and assess community housing needs.

Effectively administer a variety of housing/property management programs and administrative activities.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending, walking, standing and squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a typical temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions may require overtime and weekend work; travel is rare.

The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale "a place to call home."

The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org.

BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday.

UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.

RESIDENCE within the City is not required.

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.

BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described.

A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.

VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.

RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.25% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.

All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).

WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.

CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.

INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.

OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis.

MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.

SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution

*Benefits can change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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