Community Development Manager

Posting Date

Final date to receive applications

Pay Range

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Department

Do you have a passion for leading housing and community development projects and for the people who make them possible? If so, the Housing and Community Development Manager position may be your next professional development opportunity.

Maricopa County is the fourth-largest county in the nation and it is growing quickly! Housing and Community Development (HCD) provides administrative oversight, planning, and implementation of the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) affordable housing activities.

As the manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that address the current housing and community development challenges in Maricopa County. You will lead a dynamic team of dedicated practitioners of HUD-funded and ARPA-funded programs and related partners, who will create and support the vitality, affordability, and economic opportunities in Maricopa County. Utilizing the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Evaluation and Performance Report (CAPER), the team seeks innovative ways to bolster affordable housing and support community development throughout Maricopa County.

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This position is currently funded through December 31st, 2026***

The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) of the Maricopa County Human Services Department is committed to improving communities and making housing safe, available, and affordable throughout Maricopa County-one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation. Through strategic partnerships with local jurisdictions, non‑profits, and housing developers, HCD coordinates the development and preservation of attainable and affordable housing units and critical community development projects.

This mission is fulfilled by:

• Rehabilitating owner‑occupied homes and repairing housing to ensure safety and livability
• Enhancing infrastructure and public facilities in low‑income communities
• Creating and preserving affordable rental and home ownership opportunities
• Supporting the planning and implementation of housing programs for vulnerable populations

HCD leverages a variety of funding sources—including the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)—to oversee and implement housing and community development programs that strengthen communities and improve the quality of life for county residents.

The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds resiliency in the community and promotes the well‑being of County residents experiencing adversity through a variety of programs and services to help people and families thrive. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, home ownership, independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness.

HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility.

In 2025, the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlighting the Department's commitment to providing support for low‑income and at‑risk communities. Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs showcasing their valuable work, including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved…