Affordable Housing Development Administrator

Affordable Housing Development Administrator Salary: $121,248.00 - $149,688.00 Annually Application Deadline: Aug 17, 2026 Housing Development Job Summary Performs complex administrative duties and supervises staff responsible for programs and projects designed to stimulate the production and preservation of affordable housing. Formulates, interprets, and applies housing policies and procedures. Prepares and monitors the unit’s annual budget. This recruitment shall remain open until filled. Representative Duties Plans, organizes, administers, and coordinates programs and projects for the production, financing and preservation of affordable housing. Supervises and provides guidance and direction to staff on policy and development projects. Makes work assignments. Leads staff meetings. Participates in the selection of staff. Trains and mentors staff. Prepares performance evaluations, reviews employee time cards, and approves vacation schedules and sick leave. Confers with the Housing Manager regarding policy, management and financial concerns of the Housing Production and Preservation Unit. Analyzes, formulates and implements policies and administrative regulations. Establishes and applies criteria for the funding of housing programs and projects. Develops, coordinates and implements underwriting policies and practices. Establishes and implements underwriting criteria and guidelines. Formulates and implements trust fund guidelines. Facilitates and negotiates loan agreements and other contracts with public, non-profit and/or private developers. Reviews and approves a wide variety of funding requests. Develops, issues and monitors funding commitments. Develops and implements financial strategies to fund desired projects and programs. Prepares and monitors the unit budget. Formulates goals, objectives, performance measures and expenditures for the unit budget. Serves as liaison to the Housing Commission. Represents the City on various task forces and committees. Makes public presentations and attends and participates in a variety of meetings. Prepares reports including staff reports for the Housing Commission and City Council on policy and project matters. Reviews and edits written materials including draft reports, correspondence, loan documents and staff reports. Serves as a liaison and facilitates communication between staff and other City departments; local, state and federal agencies; community groups; and non-profit organizations. Plans and conducts administrative studies and related research including feasibility studies, needs assessments and program evaluations. Monitors federal, state and local legislative and regulatory changes that may affect housing programs. Makes recommendations to management regarding state and federal legislation and makes adjustments to relevant programs and projects. Performs related duties, as assigned. Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of real estate finance and development, and inclusionary housing programs Federal, state and local housing finance programs and regulations State housing law National, State and County affordable housing development and/or homelessness prevention programs Models of homelessness prevention programs and/or affordable housing development Program planning, management and evaluation Principles of zoning Basic principles and practices of federal and state environmental compliance legislation Public and private funding sources and requirements Budget development and management Project and program management Mathematics, statistics and finance for underwriting development projects Ability to: Plan, supervise and coordinate the activities of a unit Prepare analytical and financial reports Analyze underwriting requests and make sound funding decisions Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and make logical recommendations Formulate, interpret and apply relevant public policies, laws and regulations Develop and implement innovative programs and projects Work in a team-oriented collaborative environment Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals, including City employees, outside agencies, community groups, private businesses, developers and the general public Analyze complex issues and synthesize cogent policy recommendations Provide effective customer service Work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches Select, train and supervise staff Skill in: Management and leadership Meeting and group facilitation The use of computers and database, word processing and spreadsheet software applications

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Four years of recent, paid progressively responsible administrative experience as a project manager over real estate or affordable housing development projects. At least two years of the required work experience must have included supervisory responsibilities. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Supplemental Information Background Investigation: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Testing may consist of a combination of any of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate: Training and Experience Evaluation Writing Project Oral Interview If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position. Inclusion & Diversity Statement The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us! Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call View phone number on click.appcast.io, TDD View phone number on click.appcast.io (Hearing Impaired Only). Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Better Angels Inc.