Economic Development and Housing Program Manager

Counties; California; On-site; USD 113,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

El Dorado County is seeking an experienced Economic Development and Housing Program Manager to lead a newly combined program. The role guides staff across multiple initiatives including business development, housing, broadband, and rural economies, and requires strategic oversight of grant programs and cross‑department collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, political acumen, and the ability to manage complex initiatives in a dynamic County environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in administrative, financial, and management analytical support or in the program area.

Responsibilities

• Set program direction and develop workflows and processes.
• Oversee grant‑funded programs and ensure compliance.
• Manage partnerships and advise County leadership on policy.
• Coordinate cross‑department projects and prepare reports/presentations.
• Represent the County in high‑visibility settings and external meetings.

Skills

Program management

Grant oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or business administration

Job description

Economic Development and Housing Program Manager

Post Date

October 23, 2026

Closing Date

November 4, 2026

$112,944.00 - $137,280.00

Description

The Opportunity: The Economic Development and Housing Program Manager will lead this reshaped Division and oversee a broad portfolio of initiatives that shape the County’s economic and housing landscape. The Program Manager will guide staff who administer programs across business development, rural economic sustainability, tourism and recreation‑based economic activity, broadband deployment, housing finance, and affordable housing development support.

Key responsibilities include establishing program direction, developing workflows and processes, overseeing grant‑funded programs and compliance, managing partnerships, and advising County leadership on economic and housing policy. The Program Manager will coordinate complex cross‑departmental projects, prepare reports and presentations, represent the County in high‑visibility settings, and ensure that programs and priorities advance efficiently and transparently.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, political acumen, and the ability to manage programs in a dynamic environment where economic development, housing needs, regulatory expectations, and rural conditions intersect. The Program Manager will build the Division’s culture, strengthen customer service, and lay the foundation for long‑term strategic outcomes that benefit residents, businesses, and communities throughout El Dorado County.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced and forward‑thinking leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by the opportunity to build and guide a newly combined program. They will understand the interconnected challenges of rural economic development and affordable housing, and be adept at managing programs, staff, and partnerships that advance both.

This candidate will bring experience in program design, grant oversight, stakeholder engagement, and community‑based collaboration. They will excel at analyzing complex issues, developing practical solutions, and leading staff through evolving expectations and new organizational structures. They will be confident representing the County with business leaders, elected officials, board‑appointed economic development and housing committees, developers, community groups, and partner agencies.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, political awareness, and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining clear direction. They will model professionalism, cultivate a positive team culture, and lead with transparency, consistency, and a customer‑service mindset. They will be committed to strengthening rural economies, expanding housing opportunities, and building a Division that delivers measurable and lasting results. El Dorado Count

Qualifications

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a field related to the program(s) to which assigned;

AND

Two (2) years of experience providing professional level administrative, financial and management analytical support, or professional level experience in the technical area of the program(s) to which assigned.