The Position
Join the City of Riverside's NEW Department of Housing and Human Services as their HOUSING AUTHORITY MANAGER.
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of HOUSING AUTHORITY MANAGER (Non-Classified) to fill one (1) vacancy in the Department of Housing and Human Services. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to twelve (12) months.
The Department of Housing and Human Services (DHSS) strives to foster increased coordination and greater efficiency in formulating and delivering programs to help people avoid becoming homeless and, when necessary, get off the streets and into shelter and then housing. DHHS consists of six divisions: Housing Authority, Administration, CDBG Management, Human Services, Neighborhood Engagement, and Outreach Services. Join the team that helps solidify the City’s resiliency efforts by creating new housing and assisting families in maintaining their existing housing, while also strengthening efforts to ensure families remain stably housed.
Under management direction, the Housing Authority Manger, is to plan, develop, organize, monitor and manage the City's Housing Authority. Within the City's Housing and Human Services Department, the position will manage complex Federal and Housing Authority funded housing related programs and activities within targeted neighborhoods or project areas, involving the following important aspects: affordable housing development and rehabilitation; neighborhood support and revitalization; research analysis and financing of affordable housing development/rehabilitation utilizing multiple funding sources to fund housing programs and activities; negotiate, implement and administer complex contracts and agreements; prepare recommendations, reports and presentations and perform related work as required.
*The Housing Authority Manager is a non-classified position. Positions designated as non-classified are exempt from the classified service. The incumbent shall be appointed "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.
Work Performed
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Implement goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Housing Authority under the Housing First Plan, Housing Element and Homelessness Action Plan..
- Administer and implement the City's Federal and Redevelopment Agency funded Neighborhood Stabilization (NSP) Program with the goal of stabilizing neighborhoods by reducing home foreclosures and promoting home ownership.
- Supervise, coordinate, and participate in the management of assigned housing and neighborhood revitalization projects; assign, supervise, and review the work of subordinate staff responsible for direct project/program oversight and contractors assigned to housing projects.
- Establish and maintain key relationships with private lenders, non-profit and for-profit housing developers, real estate brokers, public agencies, property owners, and the general public to promote and facilitate the planning and execution of housing programs, projects and activities.
- Make public presentations to legislative bodies, public agencies, community groups, development or real estate trade associations, potential investors, and other major assemblages regarding the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, NSP Program, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), Affordable Housing Trust, and Housing Authority programs, projects and activities.
- Oversight and approval of all applications for funding.
- Develop and administer the Housing Authority annual operating budget and supervise fiscal activities of subordinates.
- Review and coordinate all required monitoring reports for local, state, federal or private funding sources.
- Identify and market sites for affordable housing projects and programs.
- Negotiate, implement and administer contracts between the department and consultants, contractors, and developers.
- Coordinate land use approvals and environmental reviews for Housing Authority development projects.
- Supervise or conduct special studies and analyses; prepare and submit comprehensive reports on all aspects of assigned programs and projects.
- Supervise complex programs and project budget(s) on annual and multi-year basis; monitor long and short-term program cash flow analyses.
- Coordinate the review and processing of specific housing projects; facilitate as necessary to expedite project development.
- Research and analyze policies, programs and procedures and make recommendations on changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop and evaluate Requests for Qualifications and Request of Proposals; coordinate with other departments for delivery and compliance of public improvement projects.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, finance, economics or closely related field.
Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible administrative or analytical experience in urban planning, real estate sales and/or brokerage, real estate lending, real estate development, housing, redevelopment, community development, or a related field. Experience must include three years in the management of housing related programs and activities with an emphasis on affordable housing and/or first-time home-buyer experience or equivalent direct experience in housing development and five years of supervisory experience.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
Master's degree or graduate level course work in a related field is desirable.
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Resume
4) Cover Letter
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
