ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXE LEV)

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXE LEV)

Salary

$125,000.00 - $160,000.00 Annually

Location

2100 Travis

Job Type

Executive Level

Job Number

31626

Department

Housing and Community Development

Opening Date

06/14/2023

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POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

JOB CLASSIFICATION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXE LEV)

POSTING NUMBER: 31626

DEPARTMENT: HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

REPORTING LOCATION: 2100 TRAVIS, HOUSTON, TX 77002

WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) seeks to create a city in which every resident has an affordable home in a community where they can thrive. Partnering with non-profit, governmental, and local entities, HCDD strives to strengthen Houston’s neighborhoods, provide true housing choices and execute the Mayor’s vision for One Houston with complete communities throughout. Since Hurricane Harvey, HCDD is managing more than one billion dollars dedicated to helping low and moderate-income families recover.

HCDD is seeking an Assistant Director (EXE) to join its team to oversee the successful execution of programs related to the development and preservation of long-term affordable housing. This position will oversee development activities within HCDD, including Multifamily, Public Facilities, and Buyout programs. This position will ensure HCDD's development activities are sufficiently leveraged and that the division is sufficiently nimble and creative to address Houston's affordable housing crisis.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading by example to create a culture that will enable HCDD to deliver multifamily developments, services and other infrastructure at its highest possible capacity to solve Houston's affordable housing crisis and build complete communities throughout the City.

• Selecting and managing a team of Division Managers and Deputy Assistant Directors to oversee activities.

• Performing program evaluation, policy analysis and procedure review to ensure proper allocation of and efficient use of all capital resources available for Multifamily, Public Facilities, and Buyout programs.

• Implementing national best practices in design, financing, and product delivery for the development of affordable homes.

• Coordinating with various HCD divisions such as Planning and Grants Reporting, Grants Administration and Compliance, and Finance to ensure a seamless approach to program planning and execution.

• Coordinating with various City of Houston departments to ensure HCDD's multifamily and public facilities development, are supported by Legal, Public Works, Planning, Parks & Recreation, Libraries, and Mayor’s Office of Economic Development efforts by the City.

• Actively managing projects and program pipelines as they arise and effectively proposing and implementing solutions.

• Overseeing Multifamily, Public Facilities, and Buyout programs, projecting and reporting program unit count goals, and managing annual program budgets.

• Communicating with elected officials, other City agencies, tenants, developers, lenders, community groups and other stakeholders as necessary, including presenting program materials at public meetings.

• Overseeing the prequalification process for development partners, including drafting and issuing Notice of Funding Availability (NOFAs) and evaluating the experience and qualifications of the applicants to establish a list of qualified developers or subrecipients.

• Moving HCDD from a reactive to a proactive development position by identifying and communicating HCDD's geographic and program priorities, identifying properties for development or rehabilitation, and overseeing the selection process for the most qualified developers.

• Overseeing the development process, including underwriting, design review and approval, tenant relocation or other pre-development issues to ensure timely construction, loan closings, project completion and permanent loan conversion.

• Ensuring complete compliance with all rules and regulations for any funding source from the predevelopment state through a certificate of occupancy.

Essential Attributes

• Team Focused: excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in collaboration with others and in the supervision of others

• Results Oriented: demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage projects in a timely manner

• Articulate: excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Analytical: capable of utilizing and developing complex datasets, strong organizational and quantitative skills

• Flexible: quickly adapts to changing circumstances and negotiates multiple, shifting priorities

• Computer Savvy: strong facility with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

This is a grant funded position subject to cancellation when funds are depleted and/or the contract period ends.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than optimal temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Seven years of administrative experience are required, with at least three of those years in a managerial capacity.

A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston driving policy (A.P. 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Ten (10) years of combined progressively professional experience in business administration, banking, finance, management or a closely related field, with at least three years in a managerial capacity.

• At least four years of full-time experience in city planning or affordable housing development, with at least eighteen (18) months in a managerial capacity in city planning or affordable housing development.

• Thorough knowledge of and experience with HUD rules and regulations pertaining to entitlement grants including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME).

• Thorough knowledge of affordable housing issues, national best practices, financing for affordable housing and the real estate development process.

• Experience working for or working with government agencies and government programs related to affordable housing development.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 32

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832/393-0453).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832/393-0453). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma / GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the Above

  03

  If you answered that you have a college degree what was your field of study?

• Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the duties of this position

• Non-related field of study

• I do not have a degree

  04

  Which best describes your years of experience that relates to the duties of this position?

• I have no experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.

• I have less than 5 years of experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.

• I have more than 5 but less than 7 years of experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.

• I have more than 7 but less than 9 years of experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.

• I have more than 9 but less than 11 years of experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.

• I have more than 11 years of experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.

  05

  Please describe your related experience.

  06

  Which best describes your years of experience in a managerial capacity?

• I have no managerial experience

• I have less than 3 years of managerial experience

• I have 3 or more years of experience

  07

  Briefly describe your experience and knowledge of HUD funded programs including HOME and CDBG. If none, please enter N/A. "See resume" is not acceptable and will delay your application.

  08

  Do you have a strong working knowledge of federally subsidized programs and the compliance obligations required by the Us Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?

• Yes

• No

  09

  If you answered yes to the previous question, elaborate on your knowledge. If none, please enter N/A. "See resume" is not acceptable and will delay your application.

  10

  Describe your underwriting experience underwriting affordable housing transactions or commercial transactions. If none, please enter N/A. "See resume" is not acceptable and will delay your application.

  11

  Do you have a background in reviewing or administering financing for transactions funded with Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), New Market Tax Credits (NMTCs), Section 8, or subsidized programs?

• Yes

• No

  12

  If you answered yes to the previous question, elaborate on your background reviewing or administering financing for transactions with either of the programs. If none, please enter N/A. "See resume" is not acceptable and will delay your application.

  13

  Describe your experience preparing written narratives and accurate spreadsheets for submission for higher level approval. If none, please enter N/A. "See resume" is not acceptable and will delay your application.

  14

  Describe your experience reviewing lower-tier partnership agreements, construction, and permanent loan documents and can understand the importance of each document and its relationship to the transaction. If none, please enter N/A. "See resume" is not acceptable and will delay your application.

  15

  Do you have a current/ valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question