Colorado
DOLA Deputy Division Director (Division of Housing - OHI and ORA)
Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Deputy Division Director – Office of Homeless Initiatives/Office of Rental Assistance
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities, providing financial support, professional services, and technical assistance in governance, housing, and property tax administration.
Position Summary The Deputy Division Director provides oversight and leadership for the Division of Housing, evaluating statutory changes, recommending policy modifications, and directing state and federal housing voucher and homelessness funding programs. The role includes program administration, fiscal oversight, facility operations, and serving as the Division Director’s backup for legislative, executive, and public affairs responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement program objectives, system improvements, and policy recommendations in partnership with Division leadership.
Provide formal supervision and direction to managers and approximately 60 staff, ensuring effective program operations and staff development.
Maintain and manage information, communications, audits, and financial oversight related to voucher and homelessness funding.
Lead facility operations for Supportive Residential Communities at Fort Lyon and Sage Ridge.
Serve as backup for the Division Director for legislative, Governor’s Office, media, and public requests.
Analyze program utilization, fund applications, and fiscal impacts in collaboration with Office Directors.
Minimum Qualifications
Ten (10) years of experience managing an affordable housing or human services program, including supervisory management level staff.
Two (2) years of experience in public or business administration, goal setting, objective development, and budget management.
Optional: A combination of related business administration, nonprofit or public administration education with ten (10) years of experience.
Colorado resident (at the time of application) and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Pre‑employment criminal and financial background checks will be conducted.
Preferred Qualifications
Strategic planning and implementation experience.
Knowledge of federal and state housing program requirements.
Experience supervising a team and business development.
Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
Colorado resident (at the time of application).
Background checks required.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Application Documents
Resume
Cover letter / letter of interest
Transcripts (if used to meet the minimum qualifications)
DD214 (veteran’s preference)
Benefits Overview DOLAs benefits include medical and dental plans, retirement plans (PERA Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution, pre‑tax and ROTH 401 K, and 457 plans), employee wellness programs, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, disability coverage, RTD Eco Pass, flexible and hybrid work options, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities.
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serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities, providing financial support, professional services, and technical assistance in governance, housing, and property tax administration.
Position Summary The Deputy Division Director provides oversight and leadership for the Division of Housing, evaluating statutory changes, recommending policy modifications, and directing state and federal housing voucher and homelessness funding programs. The role includes program administration, fiscal oversight, facility operations, and serving as the Division Director’s backup for legislative, executive, and public affairs responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement program objectives, system improvements, and policy recommendations in partnership with Division leadership.
Provide formal supervision and direction to managers and approximately 60 staff, ensuring effective program operations and staff development.
Maintain and manage information, communications, audits, and financial oversight related to voucher and homelessness funding.
Lead facility operations for Supportive Residential Communities at Fort Lyon and Sage Ridge.
Serve as backup for the Division Director for legislative, Governor’s Office, media, and public requests.
Analyze program utilization, fund applications, and fiscal impacts in collaboration with Office Directors.
Minimum Qualifications
Ten (10) years of experience managing an affordable housing or human services program, including supervisory management level staff.
Two (2) years of experience in public or business administration, goal setting, objective development, and budget management.
Optional: A combination of related business administration, nonprofit or public administration education with ten (10) years of experience.
Colorado resident (at the time of application) and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Pre‑employment criminal and financial background checks will be conducted.
Preferred Qualifications
Strategic planning and implementation experience.
Knowledge of federal and state housing program requirements.
Experience supervising a team and business development.
Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
Colorado resident (at the time of application).
Background checks required.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Application Documents
Resume
Cover letter / letter of interest
Transcripts (if used to meet the minimum qualifications)
DD214 (veteran’s preference)
Benefits Overview DOLAs benefits include medical and dental plans, retirement plans (PERA Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution, pre‑tax and ROTH 401 K, and 457 plans), employee wellness programs, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, disability coverage, RTD Eco Pass, flexible and hybrid work options, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities.
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