Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning, directing, managing and overseeing housing related activities for voter-approved housing bond programs and managing other tasks that require a high degree of specialized knowledge pertaining to real estate, neighborhood and housing services, public administration, and/or urban planning. Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to achieve project goals and objectives. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with occasional exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and unfavorable fumes, vapors and odors. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages all services and activities, including the administration of bond funding, for voter-approved housing bond programs by identifying properties for housing development, ensuring compatibility with surrounding neighborhood, and coordinating with nonprofit and private developers to build workforce housing.
• Manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the assigned services area and allocates resources accordingly.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures for housing bond programs delivery in eligible areas.
• Manages and coordinates projects and activities between various divisions, City departments, public agencies, community stakeholders, and/or private sector representatives.
• Seeks and evaluates information from a variety of sources; provides specialized reports as requested by management.
• Oversees coordination between divisions/departments throughout duration of projects.
• Provides staff support to a variety of boards and commissions; prepares and delivers presentations to boards, committees, outside agencies, and community groups.
• Coordinates activities with external agencies and organizations and other department; provides staff assistance to executive level management staff; and prepares and present staff reports and other necessary communication including reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office and Mayor & Council Offices and City Council agenda material such as ordinances, council memos, etc.
• Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing problems within department or division.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of assigned budget; estimates funds needed for staffing, land acquisition, pre-development costs, staffing, equipment, outside contractors, materials and supplies; directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures; and directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
• Serves as departmental/divisional representative at conferences and meetings.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops and if necessary, counsels personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Communicates using a variety of methods with staff, City departments and outside agencies and operates office equipment to develop and implement projects, programs and tasks.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration, urban planning, real estate development, architecture, finance, or a related field to include two (2) years in real estate development.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in affordable housing to include affordable housing finance certification.
• Congress for New Urbanism Certification (CNU) or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification. 
• Knowledge of Unified Development Code.
• Experience determining real estate/property potential with a visionary perspective.
• Experience in real estate development and finance.
• Experience in the development services review processes to include design review, planning, and zoning.
• Five (5) years of experience with housing development to include concept planning, entitlements, design, and construction for both rental and homeownership products.
• Five (5) years of experience working with affordable housing financing including housing bond funding, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and other federal, state and local housing programs.
• Experience performing or managing contracts for support services to include underwriting, appraisals, legal.
• Strong public speaker and presenter.