Housing Program Manager



Housing Program Manager

Salary

$73,132.80 Annually

Location

Gainesville, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY24-14271

Department

Community Support Services

Division

Housing Programs

Opening Date

03/12/2024

Closing Date

4/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business administration, banking, public administration, or urban/regional planning and three years of professional level related work experience including a minimum of one year of housing program administration; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Position Summary

This is a responsible professional, technical and supervisory position in the Alachua County Department of Growth Management.

An employee assigned to this classification performs responsible professional, technical and supervisory work coordinating Alachua County housing programs and activities, including implementation of the County's State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) as well as coordination of the County's Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and related activities.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and the observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification.  Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. 

Exudes a positive customer service focus.
 
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Prepares recommendations for housing programs.

Prepares grant applications and contract materials for housing programs.

Prepares and recommends County policies and procedures for housing programs.

Establishes and maintains liaison with local, state and federal officials in the housing field.

Coordinates County SHIP program activities with local public/private partnerships.
 
Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.

Conducts feasibility analyses and makes recommendations for housing development projects.

Coordinates training classes for prospective home buyers.

Manages SHIP and CDBG funded contracts with outside agencies.

Processes reimbursement requests from outside agencies under contract with the Department.

Monitors outside agencies for compliance with SHIP program requirements.

Provides technical support for other housing providers.

Promotes County housing programs to target groups and neighborhoods.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances, regulations and statutes governing federal and state housing grant and loan programs.

Thorough knowledge of home financing alternatives.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and practices used in analyzing and evaluating residential real estate.

Considerable knowledge of administrative management principles and practices.

Knowledge of federal, state and local requirements as they apply to housing assistance programs.

Knowledge of State of Florida real estate principles and practices.

Knowledge of credit reporting laws, methods and practices.

Skill in the use of the following: personal computer including word processing; calculator; telephone; copy machine; and fax machine.

Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees.

Ability to carry out complex planning studies related to housing and to take a significant role in the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive plans and functional plans.

Ability to analyze information and to formulate substantive policy recommendations related to housing based upon such studies.

Ability to express ideas and findings clearly and concisely, utilizing oral, written, and graphic techniques.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, outside agencies, and the general public.

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, timely reports and records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

  • Medical/Health Insurance  
  • Employee Life Insurance  
  • Florida Retirement System  
  • Employee Assistance Program
Optional Benefits
  • Dental Insurance  
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Deferred Retirement Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Roth IRA
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Computer Purchase Program

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

  • FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
  • TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
  • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 
  1. New Years Day  
  2. Martin Luther King Day  
  3. Memorial Day  
  4. Juneteenth
  5. Independence Day  
  6. Labor Day  
  7. Veterans' Day  
  8. Thanksgiving Day  
  9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
  10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
  11. Christmas Day  
  12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
  13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

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If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he/she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he/she is seeking. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Administering the SHIP program is a major function of this position. Do you have experience administering a SHIP Program?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If yes how many years?
04
Alachua County receives its CDBG funds from the State of Florida as it is a non-entitlement community. Do you have experience with CDBG funds?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If yes how many years?
06
Do you have experience monitoring rental property?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If yes how many years?
08
Describe any experience you may have in monitoring rental properties to ensure affordability requirements are being met.
09
Do you have experience in writing grants?
  • Yes
  • No
10
If yes, how many years?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Please describe your experience in grant writing. Detail the type and nature of the grant including name, award amount, expectations, collaboration with partners, and outcomes?
12
I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply. Should I desire to have updated information included for this specific position I should contact the Human Resources office at (352) 374-5219 for assistance.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Alachua County
Address
12 S.E. 1st Street, 1st Floor

Gainesville, Florida, 32602-2877
Phone
(352) 374-5219