Director of Planning and Development

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Planning and Development. Our Director of Planning and Development directs, manages, and oversees the planning and development of new affordable housing in Kansas City, MO. The Planning and Development Department supports the Authority by the creation and preservation of affordable housing including public housing and Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) or other programs; planning and developing new programs to create or preserve high quality affordable housing and supportive services for residents; analyzing and developing Authority policies and plans in support of the Authority’s mission of providing housing opportunities and supportive services for low-income families in Kansas City, MO. (A full job description can be found on the agency website.)

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Directs, plans, and manages the planning and development/acquisition of affordable housing for the Authority.

2. Directs the strategy of repositioning of existing PH properties utilizing RAD, LIHTC, conventional financing, and other public and private funding sources.

3. Oversees and directs the development of attractive and well-managed mixed-income and mixed-financed affordable housing communities serving families, seniors, and those with special needs.

4. Holds primary responsibility for creating redevelopment plans and strategies and overseeing implementation.

5. Seeks to strengthen HAKC’s financial position in new developments with earned development fees and ownership positions in development projects.;

6. Prepares grant applications and administers grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other government and foundation sources for affordable housing and related services.

7. Obtains financing for affordable housing projects through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, and from private investors and lenders.

8. Guides the procurement and supervision private affordable housing developers and property managers to further Agency affordable housing production goals.

9. Oversees all aspects of the development process including public hearings, zoning approvals, and engagement of professionals including developers, architects, market analysts, environmental firms, and general contractors.

10. Coordinates with other Authority department staff and partner agencies to ensure successful compliance with the Section 3, Davis Bacon Act Prevailing Wage, and MBE/WBE programs as they relate to the development of new Authority affordable housing.

11. Works with the HCV Department and Procurement Office to implement the Project Based Voucher (PBV) Program. The Department focuses on assisting in the PBV site selection process and obtaining HUD approval of each site.

12. Coordinates with Authority Procurement Department, solicits and engages strong community-oriented development partners and professionals to work with the Authority in the production of affordable housing.

13. Conducts productive meetings with residents, developers, community organizations and affiliated parties.

14. Effectively negotiates with community and business representatives to eliminate obstacles and develop partnerships to produce affordable housing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with a major in real estate, business administration, public administration, urban planning, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Five (5) years professional experience in urban planning, public administration and real estate development; preferably, affordable housing development, with project management experience and progressively increasing responsibility. Extensive knowledge of applicable national, state and local rules, regulations, statutes, policies and procedures regarding Low-Income Housing, or other housing type as determined by the department at the time of job posting. Extensive knowledge of operating policies and procedures of the HACC Low-Income Public Housing program, IRS Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration program. Extensive knowledge of all facets of affordable housing development procedures and requirements. Computer literacy essential.

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.