Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Housing Manager
Location: 38300 Sierra Hwy # A, Palmdale, CA 93550
Duration: 6+ Months full time position (with possible extension)

Job Description:
Scope:
Under general direction, plans, organizes, controls and directs the work of staff performing difficult and complex professional, technical, and administrative support related to all programs and activities of the City. Coordinates long term and short-term project planning; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the public. Provides expert professional assistance to City management staff in all areas of expertise. Under general direction within a framework of established policies and procedures, the incumbent independently performs the full range of routine to highly complex professional and supervisory work requiring advanced departmental or division knowledge and substantial professional experience. Assignments are given in general terms and subject to periodic review usually upon completion. There is significant latitude for discretion and independent judgment in the selection of work methods to achieve established goals.

Essential Functions:

Plan, organize and direct housing activities including development of affordable housing for rent or ownership, the related affordable housing and density bonus agreements, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition rehabilitation programs and rehabilitation programs, compliance with housing agreements, monitor completion deadlines and management of Housing Assets.

Monitor the City of Palmdale's Homeless Plan, and work with various service providers and community organizations to develop and implement goals, objectives, and methods to end homelessness in the community.

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

Supervise department or division staff; provide or coordinate staff training; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.

Assist new or existing staff in learning departmental practices and protocols, methods, and procedures.

Develop and implement Housing Department work plans; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflows; and review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.

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

Assist in preparing budgets; make budget recommendations relative to the assigned program areas of responsibility; coordinate and compile budget recommendations prepared by other staff into a comprehensive budget document; and research past expenditures and forecast next year's increases.

Implement department or division goals and objectives, policies, and priorities.

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

Perform related work duties as required.

Knowledge of:

Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations for the Housing Authority, Housing projects, programs and funding sources, including CDBG, HOME, ARPA, PLHA, Infill Infrastructure Grant, County Measure H, County Measure A and Housing Asset Funds.

English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

Contract management practices in a public agency setting.

Principles and practices of budget development and administration.

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

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and project management.

Principles and practices of employee supervision, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff, train staff in work procedures.

Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.

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

Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services.

Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, including for US Dept of HUD, and State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Department.

Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.

Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; make effective presentations before the public, commissions, and City Council.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

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.

Housing:

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

Develop and implement Housing Department work plans; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflows; and review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.

Supervise department or division staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department.

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

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

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

Monitor the City of Palmdale’s Homeless Plan, and work with various service providers and community organizations to develop and implement goals, objectives, and methods to end homelessness in the community.

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

Education and Experience:

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in an applicable field, including three years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.

Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field.

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