The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland's Housing & Community Development Department?
The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill one Housing Development Manager vacancy within the Housing & Community Development Department. The Housing Development Manager, under administrative direction in the Housing and Community Development Department, plans, organizes, manages, and directs the work of the Asset Monitoring Services Division; trains and supervises assigned staff; and performs related duties as assigned. This is a division head position that is responsible for the overall administration of the finance, planning and asset management functions of the Department.
The ideal candidate for the Housing Development Manager will be a seasoned, pragmatic housing development leader with technical expertise in asset management, housing delivery systems, financing, and construction. They will be dedicated to advancing affordable housing opportunities with competing funding priorities. The candidate must have experience managing people in a manner that builds leadership, trust, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will be politically astute and will be able to navigate city functions and external community relationships.
The Housing Development Manager will have a strong background in public sector loan underwriting, knowledge of subsidized housing programs, Federal, State, municipal regulatory controls, public and private sector financing mechanisms, legal documents, and affordable housing development at the senior project management or managerial level. The successful candidate must be versed in the financial and legal complexities of affordable housing production in a diverse urban environment, while bringing a demonstrated track record and commitment to equity and inclusion. He or she must have a vision and understanding of equitable housing production and program delivery, including the use of equity tools.
We are looking for someone who is:

• A visionary leader
• A creative self-initiator
• Analytical and a systems thinker
• Passionate about delivering quality public services to Oaklanders
• Committed to centering equity in the development and implementation of programs

• Planning, organizing, managing, and directing the work of the Asset Management Services Division, including affordable housing rehabilitation and refinancing of the City’s existing housing loan portfolio.
• Managing and directing asset management programs and activities, including loan programs, asset monitoring and issuing Notices of Funding Availability.
• Managing and directing first-time home buyer programs and activities, including application procedures, financing, and loan processing.
• Managing and directing the asset management activities for the City’s affordable housing loan portfolio.
• Developing and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Division.
• Developing and implementing management systems, procedures, and standards for housing program evaluation and maintaining the City’s affordable housing stock.
• Developing and implementing systems for collecting and analyzing data on division activities, accomplishments, and trends.
• Directing the preparation of various studies and reports relating to current and long-range affordable housing development issues and develop specific proposals to address them.
• Directing the preparation and administration of the division budget; monitoring and tracking City-controlled affordable housing resources.
• Directing the selection, supervision, and work evaluation for Division staff; providing for staff training and development.
• Coordinating the work of the Division with other City departments, outside agencies, and concerned citizens.
• Maintaining effective relations with a variety of community organizations, groups, and individuals; working closely with other division heads and City staff to provide comprehensive services and solve service delivery, community, and administrative issues and concerns.
• Monitoring developments related to the housing program, evaluating their impact on City operations, and implementing policy and procedure improvements.

• It is a highly impactful role serving the needs of Oakland’s most vulnerable residents.
• You will have the ability to shape the development and delivery of important City services.
• Ther is extensive interaction and a high level of visibility with the Mayor, Council and numerous community leaders.
• You will play an integral part of the passionate HCD department leadership, aggressively pursuing City goals related to housing.

• There are time sensitive deadlines
• There are multi-faceted responsibilities
• You will need to navigate the needs of internal and external stakeholders
• There is high visibility

• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Managing Organizational Complexity: Maneuvering through complex political situations and functions within the organization
• Political & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries

Minimum Requirements for Application

The following qualifications are guidelines, as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classification.
Education

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, urban planning, real estate or a closely related field.

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in housing development, housing finance, and/or rehabilitation program management work including three (3) years at the supervisory level. Experience in federally-funded programs is desirable.

Supplemental Information

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902.

All applications received will be forwarded to the Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) for further consideration.

Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

• Work/Life Balance: 37.5-hour work weeks, and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule
• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans.
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year.
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.