Housing & Community Affairs Manager

Salary: $39.20 - $50.96 Hourly

Location : North East Focal Point - City of Deerfield Beach, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01069

Department: Community Services

Division: Grants Administration

Opening Date: 01/21/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to manage the daily operations of the Housing and Grants Division through the application for and administration of federal, state, and local grants in alignment with the City of Deerfield Beach's goals and objectives.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors the status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Administers the City's Housing Program, including intake, project management, reviewing and approving applications, and addressing concerns.
• Prepares financial, programmatic, and performance reports for local, state, and federal Grants.
• Develops plans, manuals, policies, and procedures for the City's affordable housing programs.
• Prepares presentations, public notices, and Commission agenda items.
• Manages Affordable Housing Program Budget.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and training; Serves as Chair of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in community development to include federal and state grant programs or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience directing and evaluating assigned staff, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances and other regulatory standards applicable to grant funds.
• Knowledge of the functions and organization of municipal government.
• Ability to prepare statistical, budgetary and financial reports for federal, state and local government agencies.
• Ability to plan and conduct meetings and conferences.
• Knowledge and understanding of IDIS, DRGR and other systems.
• Ability to implement and coordinate legislative and community affairs programs.
• Knowledge of grant and budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of housing and neighborhood planning.
• Skill in prioritizing work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners' lenders, contractors, funders, citizen groups, contractors, consultants and other agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with City staff and the public both orally and in writing.
• Applies knowledge of terminology, principles, procedures and methods as they pertain to the program operations and activities.
• Applies knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management, grant administration, and governmental operations.
• Applies knowledge of federal and state accounting procedures governing participation in governmental fiscal programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

WORK HOURS
Monday - Friday 8am- 5pm (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.)

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02

What was your major field of study? (Associate's degree or above)?

• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Urban Planning
• Related Field
• I do not have a related college degree

03

Which of the following best describes your experience in community development to include federal and state grant programs? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application and will be verified by Human Resources if selected.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2
• More than 2 years but less than 3
• More than 3 years but less than 4
• More than 4 years

04

How much supervisory experience do you have? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2
• More than 2 years

05

Do you have possession of a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving history? (must remain valid throughout employment)

• Yes
• No

06

Has your driver's license ever been suspended, cancelled or revoked for any reason in the past 7 years?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you previously applied to this or any other position with the City of Deerfield Beach?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, please state the position(s) and dates applied.

09

Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Governmentjobs.com
• LinkedIn
• Social Media
• Deerfield-beach.com
• Word of Mouth
• Other

Required Question