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Job Description

HOUSING MANAGER

JOB CODE 08740

Effective Date:	12/94N

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform responsible administrative work involved in the operation of an assisted and/or affordable housing program. Incumbents in this class plan, organize, and manage the work of administrative, professional, technical, maintenance, and clerical employees. Housing Managers work under the general supervision of a Deputy Housing Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes and supervises the work of administrative, professional, technical, maintenance, and clerical employees involved in the day-to-day operations of an assisted and/or affordable housing program;
• Interprets and ensures conformance to federal, state, and local policies and laws;
• Makes presentations to City Council and various committees;
• Develops and administers the program budget;
• Provides leadership and direction in establishing program goals, objectives, and policies;
• Plans strategies and implements new housing programs;
• Acts as the liaison to the Law 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;
• Investigates and resolves problems involved in the management and maintenance of public housing;
• Advises the Housing Deputy Director of the status and needs of the programs;
• Writes or directs the preparation of periodic reports;
• Develops recommendations for improvement of operations and implements such improvements within delegated authority;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skill in:

• Public speaking techniques.
• Contract negotiation methods and legal procedure.

Knowledge of:

• Program development, monitoring, and evaluation techniques.
• Supervision principles.
• Principles and practices of public administration and public housing management.
• Community resources available to assist residents.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require performance of other essential and marginal functions.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Five years of responsible experience in the management of assisted and affordable housing programs, and a bachelor's degree in business, public administration, the social sciences, or related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.