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Description
Applications accepted until Friday, September 20, 2024
Interviews: TBD
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, the Housing Community Development Manager is responsible for the operation of the Division of Housing and Community Development which includes the supervision of technical staff and policy development and program implementation of the CDBG program, housing rehabilitation programs, and affordable housing programs for the City and Housing Development and Finance Agency.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Oversee the operation of the City's Community Development Block Grant program,
including all reporting to HUD, monitoring of expenditures, preparation and issuance of Requests for Proposals, preparation of funding recommendations, coordination with Public Works on infrastructure projects, and preparation and monitoring of contract/programs; oversee the operation of City housing rehabilitation programs; oversee the operation of the City's and Agency's affordable housing efforts including creation of new affordable ownership and rental units, acquisition and preservation of existing housing, applying for funding, and monitoring of existing units and contracts related to these tasks. Oversee an expanded focus on complex financial analysis, legal research, drafting of regulatory documents and ongoing creation of new programs in response to new affordable housing challenges. Oversight includes development analysis and presentation of policy alternatives, preparation of annual schedules, implementation, creation of a environment for staff, preparation of timely employee evaluations, drafting and review of staff reports, maintenance of excellent relations with County and other agency staff, local nonprofit organizations, City staff, and the real estate community, and participation in the management of the department. Carry out other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: The federal Community Development Block Grant program rules and
regulations, affordable housing development and financing, general supervisory principals, principles of operation of municipal government, and general principles of budgeting and accounting.
Ability to: Communicate competently both orally and in writing; prepare cogent analyses and concise written reports for presentation to City Council and the Redevelopment Agency; maintain effective working relationship with Council, Agency, City and other agency staff, and the public; and provide clear supervision, direction, and feedback to staff. interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
Education: A Bachelor of Art or Science degree from a four-year college or university, in
Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Planning or related field. A
Master's Degree is desirable.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience with community
development programs, one year of which must have been served as full-time supervisor. Experience with affordable housing development and finance is highly desirable. Experience in municipal government is desirable. Experience with microcomputers desirable.
License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
Ideal Candidate
Education: A Bachelor of Art or Science degree from a four-year college or university, in
Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Planning or related field. A
Master's Degree is desirable.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience with community
development programs, one year of which must have been served as full-time supervisor. Experience with affordable housing development and finance is highly desirable. Experience in municipal government is desirable. Experience with microcomputers desirable.
License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
Benefits
MISCELLANEOUS/UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
I. HEALTH & WELFARE
A. Section 125 Options - Available to all eligible full-time employees.
- Cafeteria Plan Options with Lump Sum – The City shall contribute to the monthly Cafeteria Allowance allocated specifically for the mandated purchase of insurance coverage as follows:
- No coverage: $500.00 (for employees hired after January 31, 2020)
- No coverage: $1180.00 (for employees hired before January 31, 2020)
- Employee Only: 100% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium (for employees hired before January 1, 2020, the employee only cafeteria allowance shall remain frozen at $1330.00 per month until it equals the employee only Kaiser rate.)
- Employee +1: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium.
- Employee +2: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium.
Mandated:
Dental/Orthodontia (Eff. 01/01/2020) - Employee pays full premium: $117.30/mo.
Maximum Annual Dental Benefit: $1,500 Non-PPO/$1,600 PPO
Maximum Lifetime Orthodontia Benefit: $2,000
City-sponsored Short/Long Term Disability – The employee pays the full premium of $35.00/mo.
City-sponsored Group Term Life (Eff. 04/01/2021) – Employee pays full premium ($0.235 per $1K). Coverage varies from $25K-$40K. Majority at $25K.
Coverage
Amount Position
$25,000 All Miscellaneous/Unrepresented employees except those reflected under $40,000 coverage.
Optional:
Medical: PERS basic health plans offered and employees may purchase coverage with remaining monies after mandated purchases. If total monthly health premium exceeds amount of any remaining monies, employee pays difference via payroll deduction. Unused monies from applicable monthly amount are applied to wages.
Additional Term Life Insurance - Available in $10,000 increments between $1K and $750K not to exceed 5 times Annual Earnings for member. Also available for spouse and children. Rates vary depending on age of the employee.
Voluntary Vision – Superior Vision offers coverage for exams and frames & lenses or contact lenses. Monthly premium varies from $8.14 for an Employee Only plan to $28.40 for an Employee + Family plan.
- Vision Reimbursement Program - Employees and their dependents are eligible for a maximum reimbursement of $200.00 per year for frames or lenses.
II RETIREMENT - PERS 3% At Age 60 for classic members and 2%@62 for new members per the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013
3% @ Age 60 for Classic Members Effective 01/01/2013; Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefit, One Year Final compensation, annual cost of living allowance (3%); Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.
2% @ Age 62 for New Members Effective 01/01/2013; Three Year Final Compensation
Employer contribution: 38.83 % effective 07/01/24
Employee contribution: 8.00% for Classic Members and New Members
Employee shall pay an additional 0.75% towards the employer share of the PERS contribution.
The City pays 0% of employee contribution. In lieu, the City provides 414h, a one-time, irrevocable option for employee to elect to have his or her mandated PERS member contribution picked up by the City. Electing this option authorizes the City to designate the mandatory contribution on a tax-deferred basis.
Effective 7/1/2008, a retiring employee shall place 100% of eligible Sick Leave Cash Out into the City sponsored Retiree Health Savings Account. Sick leave cash out is eliminated for all employees hired after July 1, 2020.
III. Retiree Health Benefits
The retiree health benefit for all employees hired on or after November 14, 2022 shall be limited to the PEMHCA minimum.
For employees hired on or after November 14, 2022, the City shall contribute $50 per month to the current Mission Square retiree health savings account.
IV. HOLIDAYS - 12 paid holidays per year**
V. SICK LEAVE - Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 working days/year. Pay out is 1/2 of employee’s total accrued sick leave hours (up to 1600 hours) and applies ONLY at retirement, death, or abolishment of position. (for employees hired before July 1, 2020)
VI. VACATION - Employees accrue vacation days after completion of service years reflected below.
Completed Years of Service # Days Received
After 1 13
After 5 18
After 13 23
After 21 28
Classifications with floating holidays in WWR accrue vacation dates as follows:
Years during which Vacation is Earned Accrual Rate
Accrues from initial employment date 10 days/year
Accrues after 4th anniversary date 15 days/year
Accrues after 12th anniversary date 20 days/year
Accrues after 20th anniversary date 25 days/year
New hires are eligible to use accrued vacation during their probationary period upon approved of their Department Head or designee.
VII. UNIFORM –
Per Resolution 22-219 effective January 1, 2023, for employees who are required to wear a uniform, the City will report to CalPERS a $35.00 uniform allowance per pay period as compensation subject to retirement contributions for employees in classic retirement tiers. Payroll has the list of Misc/Unrep employees required to wear uniforms.
VIII. MILEAGE – Effective January 1, 2024 reimbursement rate is 67 cents per mile.
Special Instructions
FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, September 20, 2024
INTERVIEWS: TBD
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING A CITY APPLICATION.