Manager II (Chief of Housing) Grade M2

About The Position Salary Range : The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $113,715 to $200,829 based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) Plans and implements activities that prevent and correct problems that contribute to the physical decline of residential and commercial areas, ensure fair and equitable relations between landlords and tenants, increase the supply of affordable housing, and maintain existing housing in a safe and sanitary condition. Position Overview The Manager II (Housing Division Chief) manages the Housing Division, including the Affordable Housing Program and Multifamily Housing. The Affordable Housing Program includes the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) program, downpayment and closing cost assistance programs, and homeowner rehabilitation programs. Multifamily Housing focuses on supporting the production and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing projects, providing housing opportunities to a wide range of individuals and families, the elderly, and individuals and groups with special needs. Responsibilities Oversee efforts to increase the production and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing through complex acquisition and rehabilitation loan programs, including the Housing Initiative Fund (HIF), Nonprofit Preservation Fund (NPF), Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund (AHOF), the County’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) programs, Rental Agreements, and Federal HOME and CDGB funding. Provide recommendations for the exercise and assignment of the County’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) to preserve existing affordable multifamily properties, assist in developing multifamily housing loan guidelines/criteria, and oversee development of specific projects with other housing-related agencies, the private sector, special needs groups, and nonprofit housing providers. Promote/create incentives and establish partnerships to develop programs addressing single-family affordable housing needs, such as the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Program (Inclusionary Zoning), down‑payment and closing cost assistance programs, the Efficient Electric Appliance Program, and the Home Accessibility Rehabilitation Program (HARP). Review county and state land use plans, policies, regulations, and legislation, and provide guidance on the impacts of those recommendations on housing. Assist the Department Director in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising housing policies, programs, services, and objectives to meet changing conditions, needs, and priorities. Manage activities of the Housing Division by coordinating work and supervising subordinate managerial, technical, and administrative employees to ensure timely, courteous, and professional staff interactions with the public. Draft or provide insight on financial, budget, procurement, and contract administration and monitoring for multiple housing programs and policies. Prepare reports and analyses on housing, zoning, and planning programs as required by law or requested by the County Executive, County Council, or DHCA Director. Provide reports and presentations to the public, elected officials, other county departments, inter‑governmental collaborations, and professional panels as needed. Ensure regulatory agreements, contracts, regulations, and public information are up to date and align with current codes and policies. Conduct performance evaluations. Allocate resources among competing program needs. Resolve difficult, sensitive, and controversial issues. Manage a supervisory team: 2 Manager III direct reports and 13 employees reporting through the Manager III. As a manager of unionized employees, this position is responsible for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation. Work may require attendance at meetings and community events or performance of duties at locations outside the office, including early morning, evening, or weekend work. Applicants should include all their work experience in their applications to support wage equity and salary determination. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in urban planning, community or housing development, multifamily housing finance, land use, or housing finance law; at least three years in a supervisory or executive capacity. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the above qualifications. License: Valid Class C (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job‑related duties. Financial disclosure and pre‑employment medical history form are required. A probationary period of twelve months is required for new appointments, and six months for promoted appointments. Preferred Criteria Experience ensuring programmatic compliance with applicable federal, state, and county mandates, laws, and procedures related to housing. Experience developing affordable housing research/policy papers, legislation, and/or regulations. Experience in affordable single‑ and multifamily‑housing rehabilitation, development, and policy implementation. Experience in organization/agency‑wide management, budget preparation, procurement processes, contract development, administration, and monitoring. Experience leading and managing operational teams, processes, and large‑scale organizational housing initiatives. Equal Employment Opportunity Montgomery County Government is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. The County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the law. Veterans and veterans/persons with a disability are given hiring preference. For more information on hiring preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference. Ethics and Outside Employment County “Public Employees” (excluding employees of the Sheriff’s office) are subject to the County’s ethics law, including requirements for advanced approval of outside employment and prohibitions on certain outside employment. Details can be found at 19A‑12 of the County Code and on the Ethics Commission website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Montgomery County Government