Housing Manager - and Neighborhood Development - Grant Funded

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The ideal candidate is an experienced housing professional with a strong background in managing complex, grant‑funded programs and supervising staff. This position oversees the City of Reno’s housing programs, including affordability, neighborhood development, and homeless services initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and alignment with City priorities. The role manages program budgets and grants, supports policy and operational improvements, and serves as a key liaison with community partners, regulatory agencies, and the public.

The Housing Manager manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the City of Reno’s housing program. The position plans, organizes, designs, administers, and manages resources to maximize the housing programs; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development.

The Housing and Neighborhood Development Manager performs operations and manages priorities based on alignment with the City’s strategic plan, department goals, funding, and/or Council priorities. The incumbent must operate with high level instructions in order to meet designated objectives and exercise independent judgment when making decisions about assigned programs and projects.

Work may be reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with housing local and federal regulations and program guidelines. Direction is provided at the Housing Administrator and Director level.

Manages, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.

Manages, administers, and oversees the City of Reno housing programs related to affordability, neighborhood development, stability, and other assigned areas. Serves as the primary contact and liaison for the assigned functions and programs related to housing programs.

Coaches, trains, and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; manages the employment and hiring process and employee relations for assigned area; manages workflow and prioritization of assigned projects; takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to staff; develops or assists with developmental work plans for staff; and makes recommendations and/or implements corrective actions, discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary or as directed.

Manages, administers, and maintains assigned budget areas including making recommendations to the annual budget; monitors expenditures and identifies needs; reviews and approves reports, purchases, and payments according to established policies and practices; and makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.

Monitors assigned operations for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies; interprets policies and procedures for the consistent application of rules and regulations; evaluates effectiveness and performance of programs; recommends and implements modifications to systems and procedures; maintains accurate activities calendar, and daily reports concerning new or ongoing program activities and assigned areas.

Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for housing department; ensure compliance with housing local and federal regulations; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and…