Housing Manager

The Housing Manager oversees the workforce housing programsfor the Town of Silverthorne. This position is responsible for developing and implementing workforce housing programs, participating in local and regional workforce housing efforts, and sourcing funding opportunities available for workforce housing.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Creates and maintains the Silverthorne Strategic Housing Plan and the Silverthorne Housing Guidelines; creating and implementing strategies and programs to achieve the Town’s housing goals.
• Takes the lead on the acquisition of land, soliciting developers and participating in the negotiation of Development and Finance Agreements for the purpose of workforce housing development.
• Collaborates & liaises with the Summit Combined Housing Authority (SCHA) and other entities to further the local housing efforts, evaluating the SCHA Service Agreement with the Town, and working on joint financing.
• Supervises and coordinates all aspects of the Smith Ranch Workforce Housing Neighborhood.
• Participates in the development review of workforce housing development proposals.
• Ensures the Town Code supports the development of workforce housing through incentives and ordinances, removing regulatory barriers to the creation of workforce housing.
• Ensures that the Town’s Restrictive Covenants meet the Town’s housing goals, comply with appropriate local, state, and federal laws, and ensures enforcement of existing covenants.
• Manages the Town Housing Program Budget, seeking alternative funding through grant writing and applying for appropriate Housing Tax Credits.
• Analyzes the community’s housing needs, evaluates & improves programs/services and provides pertinent information and recommendations to management.
• Primarily responsible for managing internal employee housing for Town employees in collaboration with a property management company, Human Resources, and Facilities.
• Provides workforce housing information to the development community and public, assisting applicants with the review process by offering interpretation and alternative approaches to solve planning issues, including participating in community outreach.
• Prepares staff reports and public presentations for the Planning Commission, Town Council, and other Town boards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• A bachelor’s degree in planning, Public Policy, or related area of study, plus four years of professional experience working as a planning or housing professional, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with the principles and practices of land use planning and real estate finance.
• Experience with preparing RFPs, writing reports, and giving public speaking presentations. Advanced computer skills.
• Colorado Driver’s License at time of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master’s degree in Real Estate Development/Finance, Planning, Public Policy, or related area of study is required.
• Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• Five years working as a planning or housing professional, or other related field
• Work experience for a municipal government in Colorado. · Knowledge of housing finance mechanisms and grants including CBDG, DOLA, other state grants, as well as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) program.