POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION City Equity Statement: The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.
Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.
POSITION PURPOSE The Housing Administrator will organize, expand, and implement affordable housing policy recommendations and manage related project activities to meet the City’s priorities and strategic objectives. A comprehensive understanding of affordable housing development, financing, federal and state affordable housing funding and program management is essential. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong foundation in affordable housing development and finance, is skilled at building and maintaining partnerships and is passionate about innovative approaches to affordable housing development and preservation. The position is perfect for an independent problem solver who wants to make a meaningful impact in community development.
This position will work with local housing authorities, evaluating local regulations and policies to facilitate housing creation and preservation. This position will manage and participate in the analysis of current local, state, and federal affordable housing mandates, regulations, procedures, funding sources, and program evaluation performance standards and metrics. In addition, the Housing Administrator will research and identify government and private funding opportunities and oversee grant writing activities or other application processes. The Housing Administrator will consult with City leadership, staff, and community stakeholders on matters related to affordable housing policy and strategy and represent the City at meetings and community events.
The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIESThe City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Community Services Department and Economic Development Division, which supports and is responsive to the City Manager's Office, residents, the City's business community, City Council, and the overall City organization. Through leadership by example, Economic Development progressively manages the economic development, housing, and redevelopment functions of the organization, where service and empowerment are governing principles, and effectively communicates with internal and external audiences. The Economic Development Division is the City's ambassador to the business, affordable housing, and development community and strives to excel in the provision of service.
Every employee is accountable to:- Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
- Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
- Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
- Exhibit pride in self, the department, the City, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
- Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
- Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
- Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
- Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
- Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
- Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
- Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
GENERAL COMPETENCIES Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:- Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
- Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
- Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
- Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
- Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
- Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
- Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
- Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:- Demonstrate knowledge of affordable housing development, preservation, and financing
- Demonstrate knowledgeable of land use, zoning, and the entitlement process
- Demonstrate nowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, specifically in regard to CDBG and HOME
- Analyze the financial feasibility of potential projects
- Recommend potential City investment in affordable housing projects based on the financial feasibility analysis conducted
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with developers and other partner organizations to promote affordable housing goals and programs
- Serve as staff liaison to the Westminster Housing Authority
- Monitor and pursue funding and resource opportunities to advance the City’s housing affordability goals
- Collect and monitor data on housing affordability in Westminster and the region
- Posess strong public meeting facilitation skills
- Provide technical assistance regarding affordable housing development to City departments, stakeholders, and boards and commissions
- Interpret, explain, and apply complex affordable housing and federal rules, regulations, policies, laws, and ordinances
- Establish, prioritize, and implement goals, objectives, policies, and work standards
- Work on several projects simultaneously and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Think creatively and take the initiative in planning and implementing assigned projects
- Effectively represent the interests of the City in meetings with public agencies, the development community, or others outside the City
- Understand development-related regulations, public administration principles, practices, and methods of administrative and organizational analysis
- Exercise sound, independent judgement within established guidelines
- Prepare clear and concise management-level reports and correspondence
- Assemble, organize and present in oral or written form the statistical, financial, and factual information derived from a variety of sources
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and others contacted in the course of the work
- Display a professional demeanor at all times
- Work as part of a team as well as independently
- Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners
- Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills
- Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks Develops, plans, and organizes affordable housing policy and development recommendations, planning activities and related research to meet the City of Westminster’s priorities and HUD National objectivesShepards affordable housing development and preservation projects through the City’s entitlement processMonitors and analyzes legislation and development of housing policy at local, state, and federal levels; evaluates their impact on City operations and programs; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvementsProvides technical assistance to City leadership, staff, task forces, citizen advisory groups, and community stakeholders on matters related to affordable housing policy and strategy and related programs and initiativesOversees and participates in the development of housing policy documents and community economic development documents. Prepares periodic progress and special reports related to program development and activitiesDevelops and implements outreach activities including public hearings, educational forums and programs, stakeholder meetings, and presentationsResearches and identifies new government and private funding prospects and oversees grant writing activities responsive to departmental needsAssists in the development of the HOME and CDBG budgets and monitors expenditures.Represents the City at meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional, the development community, business and community organizations, and the publicMaintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required :- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Planning, Economic Development, Public Administration, or closely related field
- Five (5) or more years of professional experience in local government, affordable housing development, and/or economic development
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred :- Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Planning, Economic Development, Public Administration, or closely related field
- Experience with managing contracts
- Bilingual proficiency English/Spanish or Hmong
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:
- Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
- Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
- Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
- Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting and pushing and/or pulling of up to twenty-five (25) pounds with dollies and carts
WORKING CONDITIONS Work is generally performed indoors and is primarily office work. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies. Must be able to drive and navigate to a variety of locations in the City, metro area, and region.
Required Materials and Equipment General office equipment including personal computers, telephone, cellular phone, copy machine and calculator. May operate a motor vehicle to visit project sites.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS - Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
- Drug screen
- Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Health and Dental
- Flexible Spending
- Pension/Retirement Plans
- Term Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Survivor Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
- Career Development Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
Benefit Package
The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system.In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.
401(a) Contribution Rates:Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 11.75%of your base pay.
Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule - Less than 3 years - 0%
- 3 years- 60%
- 4 years - 80%
- 5 plus years or age 55 or older when separating - 100%
The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.
Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 8:30 AM Mountain
