Deputy Division Director - Affordable Housing Section

Gwinnett County Government; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Division Director for Affordable Housing to lead initiatives that enhance community living standards. This pivotal role involves overseeing the administration of affordable housing programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will identify new funding opportunities, manage projects, and provide leadership to your team. This position allows for a hybrid work schedule after a probationary period, offering flexibility while you make a meaningful impact on the community. If you're passionate about affordable housing and community development, this role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to positive change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field required.
• 8 years of experience in affordable housing development or program administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee affordable housing programs and initiatives in Gwinnett County.
• Research and track housing data to support planning and coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Research and Analysis

Public Speaking

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Data Tracking Tools

Job description

Job Description

The Deputy Division Director - Affordable Housing in the Housing and Community Development Section is responsible for overseeing the administration and operations of affordable housing programs and initiatives efforts within the division that are not directly funded through the Community Development Block Grant or HOME Investment Partnerships Program. This position makes a positive impact on Gwinnett County by being an integral part of the team’s efforts to identify, obtain, and manage projects and funds that support affordable housing as a community need. This position reports directly to the Housing and Community Development Division Director.

Essential Duties

1. Identification of potential affordable housing projects/opportunities in support of the county’s affordable housing goals including major redevelopment projects and catalytic site development
2. Research, analysis, and tracking of housing data and utilization of this data to ensure intra-departmental planning and coordination
3. Development and maintenance of tracking and data tools for affordable housing metrics and project evaluation, such as fiscal impact analysis and project evaluation
4. Provide leadership and support to assigned staff within affordable housing section
5. Develop operational plans and initiatives to advance strategic priorities and County’s affordable housing goals
6. Ensure project and program compliance with all applicable regulatory and legal requirements, to include affordability requirements, expenditure/reporting deadlines, and record keeping documentation
7. Identify, research, evaluate, and make recommendations on new funding opportunities
8. Keep apprised of best practices and relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards
9. Conduct outreach to developers, lenders, contractors, and other housing related experts regarding affordable housing offerings
10. Manage special projects as assigned

Public Speaking Duties

1. Prepare and lead presentations
2. Provide information at meetings

Other Job Requirements/Information

This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval.

Grade

The grade for this position is D62(1) 108. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in finance public administration, business administration, or a closely related field, AND
2. Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience related to affordable housing development, finance, or program administration
   • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
3. A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a manager
4. Valid driver's license from state of residency

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