Housing Development Officer

City-of-Santa-Clara-2; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Clara seeks a Housing Development Officer to oversee the production and preservation of affordable housing, including underwriting loans for 100% affordable multifamily projects and negotiating housing agreements.

This unclassified, at-will role leads a small team, collaborates with city staff and nonprofits, and ensures long-term compliance and dynamic public/private partnerships in housing development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or related field.
• Familiarity with Windows Office.
• At least five years of experience in urban planning, housing finance or development; supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and preservation of affordable housing for lower income households.
• Lead a small team of staff and consultants to implement inclusionary housing.
• Underwrite loans for 100% affordable multifamily rental projects.
• Negotiate affordable housing agreements and manage real estate transactions.
• Ensure long-term compliance and collaborate with city staff, nonprofits and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Residential real estate

Housing finance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or related field

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

The Department:

The Community Development Department is comprised of three divisions: Planning, Building, and Housing & Community Services. The Housing & Community Services Division is dedicated to producing and preserving affordable rental and ownership housing through partnerships with affordable and market rate housing developers. The division also manages federal and state grant funds and partners with community-based organizations on a variety of public service and capital improvement programs to assist lower income residents and to prevent and reduce homelessness.

The Position:

Under administrative direction from the Housing & Community Services Division Manager, the Housing Development Officer (HDO) oversees the production and preservation of rental and homeownership housing that serves lower income households. The HDO is responsible for leading a small team of staff and consultants to implement the City’s inclusionary housing ordinance, underwrite loans for 100% affordable multifamily rental projects, negotiate affordable housing agreements, manage real estate transactions, and manage staff who oversee long-term compliance. For this position, the City seeks a proactive project manager with a passion for community development and experience managing residential real estate transactions, underwriting loans for multifamily affordable rental housing, supervising staff, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.

Description

This is a managerial position in the Unclassified Service responsible for developing and implementing effective public/private partnerships designed to stimulate the development of affordable housing, as well as those services needed to support such developments. The incumbent manages complex development projects and programs in one or more of the following areas; housing, mixed-use housing, real estate development, neighborhood development, or downtown development, and is involved in ongoing project and contract management in coordination with City staff, non-profit organizations and contractors.

As a member of the City's unclassified service, this is an "at-will" position. The incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. The incumbent in this classification demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and Values.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.

Additional Information:

The annual salary range for this position is $148,207.68 - $191,798.16. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Education and Experience

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or an approved related field
• Familiarity with computer software programs commonly used by the City, such as Windows Office.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible public or private experience in urban planning, business administration, public administration, housing finance and development, or redevelopment; with some supervisory experience.

Acceptable Substitution:

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the above fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

License/Certifications:

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license is required at time of application and for the duration of employment.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

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