Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development

Affordable Housing Development

• Identify and evaluate sites suitable for affordable housing development.
• Establish criteria and production schedules for finished lots and multi-family sites.
• Source development opportunities through realtors, landowners, financial institutions, governmental entities, and other channels.
• Lead affordable housing development activities involving LIHTC, USDA, HOME, CDBG, and other housing finance programs.

Financing & Resource Development

• Identify and secure funding for pre-development and site acquisition.
• Prepare and submit financing applications.
• Maintain relationships with federal, state, local, and private funding sources.
• Develop and manage long-term financial projections, including 20+ year proformas.
• Oversee revenue streams, including rent collections and program funding.
• Cookordination development finance activities, including financial feasibility analysis, predevelopment financing, construction financing, permanent financing, and long-term asset sustainability.

Regulatory Approvals & Compliance

• Navigate zoning, subdivision, and environmental regulations, including:
• Critical areas and wetlands
• Road design and infrastructure requirements
• Water/sewer allocation and stormwater management
• Coordinate with project engineers and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor and ensure timely approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, funder, investor, and program requirements.

Project Development & Management

• Assemble and manage development teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, attorneys, lenders, syndicators, investors, and governmental agencies.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Oversee all phases of construction and development.
• Monitor progress, coordinate inspections, and manage disbursement of funds.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, change orders, contractor performance, and project closeout requirements.

Program & Operational Oversight

• Manage housing-related services, including:
• Rental housing operations
• Housing counseling and assistance
• Office of Home Energy Program
• Emergency Food Assistance Program
• Maintenance operations
• Oversee property management agreements and ensure effective rental operations.
• Monitor assigned program performance, service outcomes, reporting requirements, and compliance deadlines.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and accountability for assigned staff and contractors.

Executive Support and Acting Authority

• Assist the President/CEO in the planning, administration, and strategic management of Agency operations.
• Provide leadership and support on special projects, organizational initiatives, and community partnerships.
• Represent the Agency before governmental agencies, funding organizations, community stakeholders, and professional organizations as assigned.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for the President/CEO, Board of Directors, and funding agencies.

Licenses or Certifications

• Community Development Certification, required within one (1) year of hire.

Special Requirements

• State and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal background check.
• National Sex Offender Registry Check.
• Physical examination and Tuberculin PPD Tine Test at hire and annually.
• Pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Current Certified Driving Record.