Housing Manager

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status:
Exempt Safety Sensitive: NO Level II Screening: NO

This position oversees the operation of the City’s housing program which includes Mortgage Assistance Program, Rehabilitation Assistance Program, Microenterprise Development Program, Public Service Program, Emergency Housing Assistance Program in accordance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Florida Statutes and the City’s affordable housing trust fund programs. The incumbent develops budget and policies and leads the supervision and administration of the Housing Division administrative, professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

• Manage City’s Affordable and Workforce Housing Programs.
• Develop and implement the five-year Consolidated Plan and Annual One Year Action Plan for the City of Fort Myers.
• Responsible for maintaining the required records for the Division.
• Responsible for maintaining the required records for all Grants and Federal Funding awarded to the Division, including the Community Development Block Grant and Section 108 Loans in compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Office of Management and Budget. Additionally responsible for maintaining required financial records for the State.
• Review grant opportunities and supervise and assist in their preparation.
• Acts as the liaison to the Legal Department on legal issues affecting housing programs, and to HUD and other governmental agencies concerning the implementation and administration of the assisted and/or affordable housing programs.
• Develop and implement the expansion of affordable home ownership opportunities.
• Interprets and ensures conformance to federal, state, and local policies and laws.
• Make presentations to City Council, various committees and community.
• Advises the Director of the status and needs of the programs.
• Use database files and professional skills.
• May require driving a motor vehicle to accomplish assigned tasks.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of housing, real estate, property and construction management and terminology and urban planning theory.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal guidelines, codes, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to housing and community development programs, planning, related environmental regulatory practices and urban systems.
• Knowledge of finding sources and financing methods for housing development.
• Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Knowledge of effective leadership, supervisory practices, and techniques.
• Skill in written and oral communications for effective expression and clarity.
• Skill in time management, organization, and prioritization.
• Skill in preparation and development of project and budget design and specifications.
• Ability to convey written and verbal information in a clear, concise, and intelligent manner.
• Ability to develop and…