City of San Jose
Housing Policy and Planning Administrator - Housing Department
City of San Jose, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
The City of San José Housing Department is a leader in the production of affordable housing. Its mission is to strengthen and to revitalize our community through housing and neighborhood investment. The Housing Department has an operating budget of approximately $19 million annually and 110 employees. The Housing Department is committed to creating and supporting a diverse work environment with a staff that values inclusion.
The Housing Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Housing Policy and Planning Administrator vacancy.
The salary range for this classification is: $138,628.10 - $173,728.62.
This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
The City of San José is seeking a talented leader with strong organizational skills and significant experience as a housing professional to serve as a Housing Policy and Planning Administrator (HPPA) - Residential Development. This position will be instrumental in helping the Department create housing opportunities for all San Jose residents.
Reporting to the Division Manager or Deputy Director for Residential Development, the HPPA - Residential Development oversees the activities and programs of the Affordable Housing Production & Preservation team, Asset Management team (multifamily & single family), and Ordinances and Fees team (Commercial Linkage Fee, Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, etc.). The incumbent will manage a portfolio of over 19,000 affordable units; analyze the existing affordable housing portfolio; review the structure of financing proposals for new multifamily construction and the preservation of affordable housing; assist with affordable housing policy formation; responsible for lending and portfolio cashflow analysis and compliance; and be responsible for supervising staff and managing a program budget.
Essential job duties
Working with affordable housing developers and community groups to proactively manage affordable housing projects from the earliest stages through completion;
Underwriting loans for the production, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable rental housing with tax credit and/or tax-exempt bond financing;
Reviewing financial statements and pro forma for feasibility;
Reviewing audited financial statements, budgets, replacement reserve requests and management plans for ongoing compliance or strategic decision making;
Working with market-rate housing developers to navigate Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) requirements and other applicable City and State regulations (including SB 330);
Managing the Department’s housing incentive programs;
Evaluating and accessing the feasibility, effect, and impact of various financial events on the City’s portfolio and policy objectives;
Engaging in long-term strategic planning and team-building;
Evaluating planned or existing Housing Department policies and actions with consideration of racial equity and diversity impacts;
Managing a diverse staff of Senior Development Officers, Development Officers, and support staff.
Education Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, planning, public or business administration or related field.
Experience Five (5) years of professional analytic or professional administrative experience which includes at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in housing, development, or redevelopment.
Acceptable Substitution Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Required Licensing Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.
Form 700 Requirement This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.
Competencies Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Collaboration – Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
Leadership – Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.
Multi-Tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Political Skill – In taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.
Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Aware of trauma informed decision making and programmatic design principles to assist unhoused residents.
Supervision – Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Ginger Quijano at Ginger.Quijano@sanjoseca.gov.
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The Housing Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Housing Policy and Planning Administrator vacancy.
The salary range for this classification is: $138,628.10 - $173,728.62.
This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
The City of San José is seeking a talented leader with strong organizational skills and significant experience as a housing professional to serve as a Housing Policy and Planning Administrator (HPPA) - Residential Development. This position will be instrumental in helping the Department create housing opportunities for all San Jose residents.
Reporting to the Division Manager or Deputy Director for Residential Development, the HPPA - Residential Development oversees the activities and programs of the Affordable Housing Production & Preservation team, Asset Management team (multifamily & single family), and Ordinances and Fees team (Commercial Linkage Fee, Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, etc.). The incumbent will manage a portfolio of over 19,000 affordable units; analyze the existing affordable housing portfolio; review the structure of financing proposals for new multifamily construction and the preservation of affordable housing; assist with affordable housing policy formation; responsible for lending and portfolio cashflow analysis and compliance; and be responsible for supervising staff and managing a program budget.
Essential job duties
Working with affordable housing developers and community groups to proactively manage affordable housing projects from the earliest stages through completion;
Underwriting loans for the production, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable rental housing with tax credit and/or tax-exempt bond financing;
Reviewing financial statements and pro forma for feasibility;
Reviewing audited financial statements, budgets, replacement reserve requests and management plans for ongoing compliance or strategic decision making;
Working with market-rate housing developers to navigate Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) requirements and other applicable City and State regulations (including SB 330);
Managing the Department’s housing incentive programs;
Evaluating and accessing the feasibility, effect, and impact of various financial events on the City’s portfolio and policy objectives;
Engaging in long-term strategic planning and team-building;
Evaluating planned or existing Housing Department policies and actions with consideration of racial equity and diversity impacts;
Managing a diverse staff of Senior Development Officers, Development Officers, and support staff.
Education Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, planning, public or business administration or related field.
Experience Five (5) years of professional analytic or professional administrative experience which includes at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in housing, development, or redevelopment.
Acceptable Substitution Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Required Licensing Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.
Form 700 Requirement This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.
Competencies Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Collaboration – Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
Leadership – Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.
Multi-Tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Political Skill – In taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.
Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Aware of trauma informed decision making and programmatic design principles to assist unhoused residents.
Supervision – Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Ginger Quijano at Ginger.Quijano@sanjoseca.gov.
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