Housing Program Manager

Housing Program Manager

This position is scheduled for a 5% increase effective January 2027

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community and shaping the future of housing and community development? The City of Westminster is looking for a forward-thinking, motivated leader to take the helm of its housing programs, community development initiatives, and grant-funded projects

This exciting management opportunity offers the chance to lead impactful programs that directly benefit residents and help shape the City's future. From advancing affordable housing opportunities and overseeing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs to managing HUD grants and supporting current and long-range planning efforts, this position offers a diverse and rewarding portfolio of responsibilities. Working closely with the Director of Community Development, you'll have the opportunity to bring ideas to life, build strong partnerships, guide talented staff, and turn community priorities into meaningful results.

If you're a strategic thinker who enjoys tackling complex challenges, leading important initiatives, and making a lasting impact on the community, this is your opportunity to make a difference in Westminster

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, manages, and administers housing prograhm services and project activities, including the affordable housing programs, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HUD grant functions.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs and projects.
• Participates in the development and administration of department budget.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, projects, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Director.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; directs and coordinates the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Develops reports related to assigned housing programs and operations activities and services; prepares and presents reports and agenda items to the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Board, and various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Manages, administers, and monitors the City's affordable housing programs and assisted housing projects, including developing, implementing, and administering new programs and projects, negotiating contracts and agreements, serving as fund control agent for funding, and monitoring compliance with agreements and contracts.
• Administers and oversees the CDBG program and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) program budgets, including approving and monitoring budget expenditures and administering draw-down requests through the Federal IDIS system and in coordination with the Finance Department.
• Prepares and submits grant applications to governmental organizations and monitors grant procedures to ensure proper use and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Provides complex staff assistance to the Director of Community Development.
• Oversees preparation of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency's five and ten year housing compliance plans.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Provides advisory support and acts as a liaison to citizen committees, community partners, and volunteers to facilitate the delivery of housing programs and services; builds partnerships and coalitions.
• Establishes and maintains communication and cooperative relationships with business leaders, developers, organizations, private and public agencies, and the general public to promote and facilitate the implementation and execution of the City's housing programs.