Housing Program Manager jobs in Melbourne, FL

General Description:

A professional position responsible for the administration, supervision, and professional work for all Highlands County housing programs. Manages the daily business of the housing department. This is a 100% grant funded position.

Essential Job Functions:

The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the County as related to affordable housing projects including disaster management. 
• Ensures that the goals or objectives of program(s) are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. 
• Responsible for all aspects of grants management administered by the Housing Office. 
• Evaluates and reports grant progress.  
• Works with members of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to develop allocation and expending of housing funding. 
• Coordinates with other governmental programs and departments, public and private agencies for housing programs.
• Implements policy updates to the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP).
• Reviews monthly reports and prepares the Annual Budget.
• Responsible for monitoring monthly expenditures in regards to budget requirements.
• Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desire for the organization.
• Ensures compliance with all County, State, and Federal procedures and regulations. 
• Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as required or as directed.
• Consistently follows Board policies and procedures.​​​​​​​

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Business English, spelling and punctuation.  
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with departmental rules, regulations and policy.  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, supervisors, directors, elected officials, vendors and the general public.
• Knowledge of the function of state and federal housing programs. 
• Knowledge of affordable and workforce housing and issues that create barriers to such housing.
• Ability to make recommendations and decisions in accordance with federal, state, county, and other agency rules, regulations and policies.
• Ability to prepare complex written reports and complex documents (e.g., Local Housing Assistance Plans, Notice of Funding Availability).
• Ability to develop and utilize spreadsheets   
• Work requires independent judgment, housing compliance competence, and knowledge of existing laws, rules and regulations. 
• Work is performed under general supervision of the Community Programs Director.

Physical Skills:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.  Must be able to frequently position self to reach files and other office items located on low shelves or the floor.  Must be able to inspect and assess daily email and postal mail correspondence. Frequently communicates with the clients, public, and co-workers.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.  Frequently operates various types of office equipment to include, but not limited to a computer and copy machine.  Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.  Rarely moves materials and office equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.  Constantly works in an indoor environment.  Rarely works in inclement outdoor weather conditions. Rarely operates motor vehicle for up to (4) hours continuously or intermittently.  ​​​​​​​

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in public administration, planning, human services, or other field related to planning or human services. Five years of experience working with state and/or federal affordable housing, home ownership, or other relevant programs may be substituted for the educational requirement. 

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License. 

Other job-related requirements:

 Disaster Essential.

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Does not Discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religious belief, color, national origin, disability/handicap, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics or any other legally protected group/class. We are proud to be a drug free workplace. Screening tests for illegal drug use may be required as a condition of employment