Housing Manager

Under general direction is responsible for management of the Housing division to include planning, directing, supervising and evaluating the operations and personnel, serving as liaison between Housing and other internal/external groups, agencies, businesses and citizens and performs other related assigned duties.

Position Code: 4435-0001RKV
Working in Neighborhoods
Pay Grade: EX-48 / Salary Range: $4,902 - $8,489/Mo.

Essential Job Functions:
Plans, directs, evaluates and supervises the Housing division operations and staff;

Directs, coordinates and analyzes the development of studies, grants, programs, activities and legislation;

Supervises the development and administration of division programs regarding community development, real estate, housing, homeless services and related programs;

Directs programs relating to housing development and re-development that will encourage new construction, property maintenance, and rehabilitation to provide neighborhood stability, encourage economic vitality and address substandard housing;

Directs contract negotiations with sub grantees/agents of the Community Development and City’s housing programs;

Formulates, implements and reviews short/long term division and program policies, objectives, goals and plans;

Assists in the preparation of the division’s budget, expenditures and administration of grant funds;

Establishes effective procedures to audit, monitor and evaluate divisional activities for effectiveness, sound fiscal management and adherence to grant provisions, legal requirements and department/City policies;

Submits reports and makes recommendations to appropriate committee, agencies and government units;

Directs and serves as a liaison between the Housing division and other government units, public and private agencies, businesses and citizens;

Consults with government staff, consultants, architects, attorney, engineers, business community and private/public developers as necessary;

Directs citizen participation processes regarding Community Development and Housing programs;

Informs others regarding division programs and developments;

Consults with state and federal programs and fiscal monitors to ensure adherence to policies, regulations, directives and recommendations;

Maintains communications with appropriate review bodies, agencies, officials and other City personnel and units as required;

Responds to inquiries, requests and complaints as necessary;

Provides assistance to and serves on appropriate public/private boards and committees;

Hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines Housing division staff, establishing and enforcing rules and procedures for efficient management and proper job performance;

Delegates authority and responsibility to staff to administer the division’s projects and activities as needed;

Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business/public administration, planning/urban studies, real estate or a closely related field, and seven (7) years of responsible executive/management experience in housing and community or economic development programs; or an equivalent combination of training and experience per Personnel Policies and Procedures, Section 128.

Comprehensive knowledge of housing laws, regulations, ordinances, programs and resources; considerable knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision and personnel management and negotiating/team building techniques; considerable knowledge of project/contract management theory and practice and performance measurement; and knowledge of general operations and functions of local government services.  Ability to identify housing and community development needs and develop plans; ability to prepare detailed documents/reports; ability to plan and direct the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationships with City departments, public officials, the business community and general public; ability to utilize resources, exercise leadership and execute/demonstrate professional consultation, initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving housing and community/economic development problems; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; and the ability to utilize the highest level of interpersonal skill in order to understand, select, develop and motivate people at any level within or outside the organization.

Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements include arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity enough to use a keyboard and telephone; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; frequent carrying and pushing up to 5 pounds; frequent pulling up to 20 pounds; may be subject to walking, standing, sitting, reaching, balancing, bending, kneeling, handling, and twisting; and vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class "D" Operator's License.

Skills Tests Required:
Writing and/or skills assessments may be administered.

Working Environment:
Working environment is primarily indoors in an office setting; and requires travel to various City locations.