Director, Office of Housing and Real Estate

* Works closely with the County Administrator in developing, implementing, and evaluating ongoing Housing policies, programs, functions, and activities.
* Develops, prepares, generates, and analyzes reports, process maps, policies and procedures, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), partner agreements, applications, feasibility analyses, Proformas, and other needed documents or templates pertaining to housing-related issues.
* Supervises, coordinates, directs, and oversees programs and projects and staff assigned to ensure compliance with all policies, guidelines, and state and federal laws. This includes monitoring and compliance oversight of all County Housing Programs, such as the duplication of benefits calculations.
* Manages the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC).
* Completes various County, State, and Federal reports, citizen participation, environmental reviews, and surveys as required.
* Utilizes State and Federal grant reporting software.
* Develops applications, intake forms, and evaluation processes for housing programs, including buyouts, rehabilitation, elevation, and new construction.
* Represents the department at community functions and in the press.
* Composes any recommended Ordinances, Resolutions, Policies, Plans, and/or Administrative Instructions when necessary.
* Collects, analyzes, and updates county housing statistical data; provides and updates data (including demographics, housing types/categories, transportation, and GIS) for the Community.
* Maintains understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting housing development, maintenance, leasing, selling, or occupancy, including income qualifications.
* Assists in long-range planning programs for housing and coordinates with the Planning and Environmental Department on the Affordable Housing element of the Comprehensive Plan and the State-mandated Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO).
* Interprets appropriate laws and policies and advises management and employees accordingly, often in coordination with the County Attorney’s office.
* Prepares, reviews, and edits relevant items to be placed on the BOCC meeting agenda.
* Provides training for staff in applicant intake and eligibility, case management, property inspections, and contractor procurement procedures.
* Routinely communicates with county elected officials, county administrators, department directors, citizens organizations, non-profits, and the public.
* Manages real estate activities to ensure proactive and cost-effective negotiation, acquisition, or disposition of real estate property assets.
* Plans and steers County land/property acquisitions, supervising lease negotiations with other departments and the public.
* Represents Real Estate items at Board of County Commissioners meetings with property owners and the public.
* Prepares and monitors the annual budget and project budgets.
* Coordinates with surveyors, appraisers, and other professionals to obtain legal descriptions, appraisals, studies, etc., for closing agreements.
* Reviews, interprets, and applies information from various sources, including engineering plans, zoning maps, and title searches, to evaluate land transactions.
* Coordinates with the County Attorney's Office and County Clerk on title objects and real estate closings, providing necessary documentation and payments.
* Coordinates with the County Land Authority on purchases or dispositions of County assets and program implementation.
* Monitors title searches, researches and reviews the work of title companies.
* Assists the public by answering questions about County land acquisition policies and procedures.
* Conducts negotiations with property owners, handling sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
* Prepares agenda items for presentations to the County Commission and writes progress reports on projects as requested.
* Responsible for personnel matters, including hiring, discipline, training, and performance appraisal.
* Responsible for personally knowing and following the County’s Personnel Policies and Procedures, Administrative Instructions,…