City Housing Manager
Under executive direction, develop, organize, oversee, and evaluate the development and implementation of housing policies, projects, operations, and activities within the City; manage city housing initiatives; provide strategic, integrated program direction; and consult with public officials at the local, state, and national levels, business associations, developers, community organizations, and other City departments and divisions to develop best practices and policies related to the quantity, quality, and affordability of housing within the City of Sacramento.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a single senior-level management position. The City Housing Manager performs complex strategic planning and analytical work. The incumbent functions as a working and functional project manager with the authority to develop housing policies for the City of Sacramento.
The City Housing Manager is responsible for developing, directing, and coordinating City housing policies and activities to ensure a proactive approach to stimulating the development of quality and affordable housing in Sacramento.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Executive direction is provided by an Assistant City Manager. Responsibilities may include the direct and indirect supervision of subordinate staff.
For more information and to apply: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities
Knowledge of:
-Principles and methods of housing finance.
-Principles of the real estate development process.
-Principles and practices of community and urban development.
-Principles and practices of land use planning and zoning.
-Current affordable housing issues.
-Housing trends and potential market and economic influences.
-Principles and practices of contract preparation, administration, and evaluation.
-Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
-Principles of effective personnel management, including supervision, training, and evaluation.
-Methods and techniques of effective community outreach.
-Identifying, applying for, receiving, and managing grants and other outside funding sources to enable the implementation of the City's housing strategies.
-Relevant Sacramento area businesses, developers, nonprofits, and neighborhood communities.
Experience:
At least six (6) years of progressively-responsible professional-level experience in development,
affordable housing, real estate development, housing finance, or economic development. Must have a
demonstrated command of housing development. Experience in financing and/or developing housing is
highly desirable.
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Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning,
business or public administration, construction management, real estate, or a related field.
Substitution:
A post-graduate degree may substitute for one year of the required professional-level experience.