What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Housing Consulting Services position at Housing Endowment and Regional Trust of San Mateo County?
Open Until Filled.
Initial Interviews Begin January 21, 2025
Salary
100,000 - $120,000 Annually
To Apply :
Submit resume and cover letter via email to Tim Davis, HEART Director of Consulting Services, at
tdavis@heartofsmc.org.
Initial interviews begin January 21, 2025.
ABOUT HEART OF SAN MATEO COUNTY :
HEART is a joint powers authority (JPA), and a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and increasing the supply of affordable housing in San Mateo County. HEART’s principal mission is to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing. It also provides housing development advisory services for school districts and other affordable housing developers and operates a first-time homebuyer program. HEART’s new Housing Consulting Services Program is designed to provide housing staff resources to cities in San Mateo County.
DESCRIPTION :
This is a position overseen by the Director of Consulting Services, within the Housing Consulting Services Program. This person will assist the Director with the planning, development, organization, negotiation, and management of housing activities for several cities in San Mateo County. This person, in conjunction with both the Director and additional staff, will establish and maintain processes and systems to oversee the lease-up, sales, and monitoring of income restricted housing units; serve as a project manager for affordable housing developments funded by cities; create and implement cities’ affordable housing programs; engage cities and other public agencies in the implementation of housing activities and programs; serves as an housing information resource for both cities and residents; support and team with other city staff working on related issues and perform related duties as required for cities. The person may also assist with other HEART programs and the administration of the organization.
As an employee of HEART, this is an exempt salaried, “at-will” position. The employee serves at the discretion of the Executive Director. The employee in this position demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; and sets a good example.
TYPICAL DUTIES :
This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.
- Assists the Director in planning, organizing, and implementing cities’ efforts to produce new affordable housing, preserve existing affordable housing, and protect residents from displacement.
- Research best practices in housing programs and policies related to housing stability, housing compliance, inclusionary housing, and other housing programs.
- Manages inclusionary housing programs, including the review of regulatory agreements and marketing plans, selecting below market rate (BMR) units, and completing reviews of income and eligibility documentation.
- Monitors compliance of deed restricted units.
- Assists with subordination requests and resales related to deed restricted homeownership units.
- Reviews requests for City affordable housing funds.
- Monitors City funded housing development projects during the construction and marketing phases to ensure regulatory and contract compliance.
- Manages ongoing compliance activities on 100% affordable developments, including monitoring of regulatory agreements.
- Keep a knowledge of housing resources to help maintain HEART’s Housing Resource Guie and provide information to cities and residents.
- Assist cities with web contest related to housing resources and housing programs.
- Prepares information for public use, including web content.
- Represents a city’s housing department at various meetings and negotiations.
- Attends meetings and makes presentations to City staff, City Councils, administrators, and various private and community organizations to discuss project status.
- Reviews and prepares summaries on proposed Federal, State, and local regulations and their prospective impact on programs and policies.
- Prepares reports involving research, analysis, writing, and presentations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
LICENSE
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required upon taking the position and for the duration of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must be able to transport themselves and work remotely at various city offices across San Mateo County.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job assignment.
Must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :
WORK LOCATIONS
The position allows for at least one remote work from home day per week. HEART’s offices are in San Mateo, but the employee may be required to work in other locations around San Mateo County, as needed, to provide services to San Mateo cities and towns.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the direction of the Director of Consulting Services.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
BENEFITS
Benefits include :
OTHER REQUIREMENTS : CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Employees are required to file a Conflict-of-Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000