Rental Programs Manager - Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo is pleased to announce its recruitment for the position of Rental Programs Manager.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, the Rental Programs Manager will plan, direct, manage, and implement all rental assistance programs, including Housing Choice Vouchers, Project-Based Vouchers, Moving To Work, Family Unification, Mainstream, Emergency Housing Vouchers, HUD-VASH, Stability Vouchers and Permanent Supportive Housing programs; coordinate agency resources to produce effective and efficient operations; provide leadership and coordination to community groups, public and private agencies, advisory boards in planning and implementing new programs;

recommend, develop, implement and evaluate goals and objectives related to programs; coordinate preparation and submission of the MTW Annual Plan and Report.

The Department of Housing (DOH) is in Belmont, California, and the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM) is a division within DOH. HACSM is 100% federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and, with an annual budget of over $150 million, administers various Tenant-Based Voucher, Project-Based Voucher, and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) programs.

HACSM provides rental assistance to over 5,500 households, including people who are homeless, disabled, foster youth, and veterans. HACSM is one of the original 39 Moving To Work (MTW) agencies, creating activities such as landlord incentives and an affordable housing fund to assist with the costs of affordable housing development.

HACSM is a component unit of the County of San Mateo, but a separate entity that utilizes different case management and financial reporting systems from the County. HACSM has separate payroll and benefits from the County of San Mateo. HACSM employees are not County employees.

The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience to successfully:

• Provide clear, consistent, and dynamic leadership in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the activities of the HACSM rental programs.

• Think strategically and develop departmental strategies that balance vision with realism.

• Interpret, explain, and direct the enforcement of all applicable regulations and policies.

• Research appropriate housing regulations and formulate policies and procedures.

• Prepare, administer, and monitor program funds and utilization to ensure program and service objectives meet program goals within budget limits.

• Maintain effective working relationships with a variety of regulatory, public, and private organizations.

• Design, prepare, and monitor standard operating procedures, work plans, and schedules to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel.

• Review and respond to program audits from HUD or other federal agencies and HACSM independent audits.

• Provide oversight and direction for the preparation of the MTW Annual Plan, MTW Annual Report, Annual Progress Reports for PSH grants, and grant applications and renewals.

• Represent HACSM to elected officials and outside agencies; explain and interpret HACSM programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.

The annual salary range is $ - $

HACSM offers an excellent benefits package that is available to spouses, domestic partners, and other dependents.

All permanent HACSM employees are covered under two defined contribution plans:

• A mandatory participation 403(b) plan that receives contributions from both the employer and employees. For Management employees in the 403(b) plan, the employer contributes 14 percent of salary per pay period. This amount represents the total payment due to the plan on behalf of the employees.

• A 457 Deferred Compensation plan in which employees participate on a voluntary basis. Employee contributions are governed by the 457 Plan description.

• Employees accrue four vacation hours per biweekly pay period during the first five years of continuous service. The accrual rate increases every five years of continued service.

• Employees accrue 3.7 sick leave hours per biweekly pay period.

• 13 paid holidays/year.

• Management employees accrue five (5) hours of administrative leave each pay period. No more than 260 hours of such administrative leave may be accumulated at any one time. On an annual basis, management employees can convert 50 percent of their current administrative leave balance for a cash payment.

• Employee contributions for health, dental, and vision insurance is 12 percent of the Kaiser premium.
  * Kaiser is the only option for new employees.

• $75,000 Life Insurance for employees.

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