Housing Program Manager

Housing Program Manager

The City of Turlock is accepting applications for the Housing Program Manager position. This position manages and administers complex and technical, financial, statistical, analytical work of housing programs; provides budget preparation, forecasting, funding and program direction; oversees loan and property related activities, audits and federal, state and local regulations related to housing programs.

This position is designated as Management for Labor Relations purposes and is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is a mid-management classification responsible for the supervision of discrete sub-departmental organizational component(s) and programs/functions as determined by the Department Director, City Manager and City Council. The incumbent serves as a member of the City policy advisory team with responsibilities for developing means for implementing policies and procedures developed by the executive team.

Exercises policy development and promulgation responsibilities for specific program/functional areas. Demonstrates technical competence while working as a team member and exercises independent judgment in a number of confidential and sensitive assignments. Duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with municipal codes, ordinances, City policy, Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), State of California, Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) and related regulating entities.

General direction is provided by the Deputy City Manager. The incumbent provides general supervision to subordinate level supervisors and/or technical staff in the housing program area.

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees, plans, develops, and implements strategies to achieve the City's goals for local, state and federal programs related to community housing and economic development, including community preservation, neighborhood revitalization single and multiple rehabilitation, affordable housing, first time buyer, sweat-equity, homeless-shelter, real property nuisance abatement, mobile home rent control, block grant, and related housing, loan and community Development programs and projects.
• Oversees land purchases, relocations and financing related to Community Development projects. Serves as the City's HUD IDIS administrator in monitoring and approving all CDBG and HOME grant funds drawdowns. Coordinates with lenders.
• Serves as Secretary to the Housing Rehabilitation/Economic Development Loan Committee, member of the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee and alternate member to the Redevelopment Agency Loan Committee; provides professional advice, recommendations and information to these and other advisory groups.
• Prepares and submits reports and recommendations to the department head, City Manager and City Council on a broad range of community preservation, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing and related issues and projects.
• Oversees and monitors programs, projects through all phases and assures compliance with regulations of various local, state and federal agencies; coordinates and monitors cooperation agreements with Housing Authority, Amerinational Community Services, Inc., and local and countywide non-profit agencies.
• Oversees the preparation, implementation and compliance of the City/HUD 5-year Consolidated Housing Plan with local, state and federal agencies.
• Develops and monitors compliance with divisional policies and procedures.
• Consults and coordinates with City departments, citizens and officials regarding conflicts and issues related to contract and regulatory compliance.
• Prepares procedure manuals; oversees grant applications and other research and reports; assists with audits.
• Prepares multiple specialized budgets related to assigned activities; oversees budget implementation; determines budget forecasts; administers the approved budget.
• Makes presentations before various groups, including City Council, commissions, boards, committees, task forces, and on and off-site public meetings, as needed.
• The incumbent may assist the department head in public activities or meetings, and oversee coordination with other service areas, agencies, non-profit organizations, committees, boards, commissions and a consortium.
• Supervises staff including provision of timely performance evaluations; recommends and implements approved discipline; provides staff development; and maintains high standards necessary for efficient, professional operations.
• Answers questions; provides information to the public, other City departments, and other agencies; recommends and coordinates corrective actions; investigates, reports, documents and resolves complaints.
• Builds and maintains respectful, positive working relationships with staff, supervisors, outside agencies and the public using principles of good customer service; provides effective conflict resolution, as needed.
• Models appropriate professional management…