Housing Programs Manager

TOWN OF APEX invites applications for the position of: Housing Programs Manager

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

Expected hiring range: $92,976 - 113,880 Work location: 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Posting closing date: June 9, 2026 at 7pm Responsibilities Manges the Town's affordable housing programs and initiatives. Independently leads implementation of recommendations in the Town of Apex Affordable Housing Plan. Communicate regularly with developer teams regarding project and construction status and updates. Recommends policy approach, develops programs, and identifies strategies to ensure successful implementation of affordable housing and CDBG activities. Analyzes data, including demographic, economic, and GIS datasets, and recommends systems to track and report analysis. Builds and strengthens the capacity of nonprofit partners, lenders, and other partners as necessary to support implementation of recommended programs and policy; strengthens collaboration between the Town, Wake County, and neighboring municipalities. Creates public education campaigns to heighten awareness of community affordable housing initiatives; translates complex issues into easily understandable concepts for a variety of audiences; understands and communicates evolving housing market trends and preferences. Designs and launches new tools and programs, continually adjusting to the changing needs as progress is made; manages a variety of projects and deadlines; recommends goals and measurable objectives and tracks and evaluates progress toward those goals and objectives. Assists in preparation of annual operating budgets, financial forecasts, and tracking project expenditures; analyzes expenditures within budgets and reports findings to leadership. Prepares and manages the preparation of various complex federal, state, and local plans and reports as required by the program; maintains related records and files according to retention requirements. Participates in audits and compliance reviews of financial records, reports, organizational, and operational studies. Manages and operates in a dynamic fast-paced environment with high expectations for producing work, clearly articulating expectations, holding others accountable, and listening effectively while being honest, open, and transparent. Maintains highly effective, positive working relationships with Town staff, other local governments, non-profit partners and appropriate state and federal representatives. Participates and leads collaborative and consensus building activities as both a team leader and team member. Serves as staff to committees, commissions, and task forces when needed. Plans, leads, and participates in workshops, meetings, and public hearings to explain affordable housing proposals; answers citizen questions concerning plans and proposals; and makes various presentations of staff recommendations and possible scenarios. Coordinates collaborative activities with affected federal, state, town, regional and private agencies; coordinates approval processes. Provides research and input into the development of plans, ordinances, policies and procedures for the Town and the department. Manages contracts and agreements, as applicable, with consultants and partners. Performs related duties as required. This position reports to the Community Development and Neighborhood Connections Director. This position has supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, urban and regional planning, or related field, a minimum of six (6) years of experience in housing affordability, CDBG administration, and public policy, a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of equivalent education and experience. Benefits Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees. 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required). Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS). Traditional sick and vacation leave. 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off. $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation). 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave. Bereavement leave. 13 paid holidays. Longevity pay. Tuition assistance. Expansive wellness program, and more! Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process. The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Town of Apex