San Bernardino County
Housing and Development Manager
San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Apply by 5:00 PM, Friday, August 15, 2025
for Priority Consideration for First Round Interviews
The Department of Community Development and Housing (CDH)
is recruiting for a
Housing Development Manager
who will oversee the community housing programs within the department. The incumbent will assist the Deputy Director in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the department’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), which has an annual budget of over $12 million. The department works with the Board of Supervisors, other County departments, and community-based organizations to develop and fund programs and projects that improve the quality of life for low- and moderate‑income residents throughout San Bernardino County. The Housing and Development Manager will also assist in the implementation of the County’s funding programs related to affordable housing and homeless housing. The incumbent will oversee a team of 8 to 10 Housing Project Managers, ECD Analysts, and ECD Technicians that handle all phases of housing development, pre‑development, funding, entitlements, construction, lease‑up, and ongoing monitoring.
Responsibilities
Oversees and coordinates all stages of affordable housing development, including site research, land acquisition, feasibility analysis, pre‑development, design, project financing, construction, loan close‑out, and transition to the housing monitoring and federal compliance teams.
Secures funding to support feasibility, site acquisition, pre‑development, construction, and permanent financing phases of development; conducts feasibility studies and develops pro‑forma financial projections; prepares detailed financial analyses and budgets.
Manages development team members, including county staff, architects, engineers, contractors, legal counsel, and financial consultants; negotiates contracts with development team members and monitors progress through project completion.
Oversees the implementation and management of all Housing Development Strategy and activities for the County, including preparation of planning and project studies; ensures activity compliance with federal labor, environmental employment, procurement and program regulations; obtains federal funding clearance for each activity; assists management in developing strategies to optimize benefits and results through leveraging funds and resources.
Benefits Compensation and benefits include a lucrative package with opportunities for career growth. For a detailed benefits summary, refer to the benefits documentation provided through County employment resources.
Conditions of Employment
Pre‑Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, fingerprinting, employment history and education verification, and a physical exam/drug test.
Travel: May be required throughout the County; mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate is available.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County does not consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Qualifications Education
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in planning, public/business administration, finance, or a closely related field.
Option 2: Associate’s degree in planning, public/business administration, or a closely related field.
Experience
Option 1: Five years of experience administering and managing grant funding sources related to affordable housing programs and projects, including three years of lead worker or full‑scope supervisory experience.
Option 2: Five years of experience within a public sector government agency administering and managing grant funding sources related to affordable housing programs and projects, including three years of lead worker or full‑scope supervisory experience.
Ideal candidate: Master’s degree with strong foundation in HUD and HCD grant programs, project management, and affordable housing; demonstrated budgeting, economic analysis, program monitoring, and personnel management skills.
Preferred Attributes
High energy, confident professional with proven background in city planning and economic development.
Outstanding critical thinker, visionary, communicator comfortable interacting with elected officials, business community, environmental stewards, neighborhood residents, and other stakeholders.
Results‑driven and dedicated to facilitating investment that reinforces County quality of life.
Strong ethical decision‑making, superior interpersonal and communication skills, and public speaking abilities.
Collaborative style capable of working across departments and with business and community stakeholders for successful housing development initiatives.
Application Procedure Submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed until the position is filled.
Apply by 5:00 PM, Friday, August 15, 2025 for priority consideration. Recruitment may close at any time.
EEO / ADA San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer. For ADA accommodations, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
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for Priority Consideration for First Round Interviews
The Department of Community Development and Housing (CDH)
is recruiting for a
Housing Development Manager
who will oversee the community housing programs within the department. The incumbent will assist the Deputy Director in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the department’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), which has an annual budget of over $12 million. The department works with the Board of Supervisors, other County departments, and community-based organizations to develop and fund programs and projects that improve the quality of life for low- and moderate‑income residents throughout San Bernardino County. The Housing and Development Manager will also assist in the implementation of the County’s funding programs related to affordable housing and homeless housing. The incumbent will oversee a team of 8 to 10 Housing Project Managers, ECD Analysts, and ECD Technicians that handle all phases of housing development, pre‑development, funding, entitlements, construction, lease‑up, and ongoing monitoring.
Responsibilities
Oversees and coordinates all stages of affordable housing development, including site research, land acquisition, feasibility analysis, pre‑development, design, project financing, construction, loan close‑out, and transition to the housing monitoring and federal compliance teams.
Secures funding to support feasibility, site acquisition, pre‑development, construction, and permanent financing phases of development; conducts feasibility studies and develops pro‑forma financial projections; prepares detailed financial analyses and budgets.
Manages development team members, including county staff, architects, engineers, contractors, legal counsel, and financial consultants; negotiates contracts with development team members and monitors progress through project completion.
Oversees the implementation and management of all Housing Development Strategy and activities for the County, including preparation of planning and project studies; ensures activity compliance with federal labor, environmental employment, procurement and program regulations; obtains federal funding clearance for each activity; assists management in developing strategies to optimize benefits and results through leveraging funds and resources.
Benefits Compensation and benefits include a lucrative package with opportunities for career growth. For a detailed benefits summary, refer to the benefits documentation provided through County employment resources.
Conditions of Employment
Pre‑Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, fingerprinting, employment history and education verification, and a physical exam/drug test.
Travel: May be required throughout the County; mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate is available.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County does not consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Qualifications Education
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in planning, public/business administration, finance, or a closely related field.
Option 2: Associate’s degree in planning, public/business administration, or a closely related field.
Experience
Option 1: Five years of experience administering and managing grant funding sources related to affordable housing programs and projects, including three years of lead worker or full‑scope supervisory experience.
Option 2: Five years of experience within a public sector government agency administering and managing grant funding sources related to affordable housing programs and projects, including three years of lead worker or full‑scope supervisory experience.
Ideal candidate: Master’s degree with strong foundation in HUD and HCD grant programs, project management, and affordable housing; demonstrated budgeting, economic analysis, program monitoring, and personnel management skills.
Preferred Attributes
High energy, confident professional with proven background in city planning and economic development.
Outstanding critical thinker, visionary, communicator comfortable interacting with elected officials, business community, environmental stewards, neighborhood residents, and other stakeholders.
Results‑driven and dedicated to facilitating investment that reinforces County quality of life.
Strong ethical decision‑making, superior interpersonal and communication skills, and public speaking abilities.
Collaborative style capable of working across departments and with business and community stakeholders for successful housing development initiatives.
Application Procedure Submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed until the position is filled.
Apply by 5:00 PM, Friday, August 15, 2025 for priority consideration. Recruitment may close at any time.
EEO / ADA San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer. For ADA accommodations, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
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