Salary : $113,131.20 - $139,963.20 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: At-Will Exempt
Job Number: 24-37
Department: Strategic Development
Opening Date: 04/03/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Please go to http://www.hacla.org/careers for details of this position and to apply
***POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
SIGN-ON Bonus : HACLA is excited to announce that this position qualifies for a one-time sign-on, Non-PERSable Bonus of $4,000.00 for the selected candidate who commences full-time permanent employment with HACLA between January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024, and have continuous permanent employment with HACLA through the date of payment in December 2024.
NATURE OF POSITION: This Strategic Initiatives Project Manager ("Project Manager") position is responsible for strengthening and growing a collective impact, collaborative model which requires establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals, internal departments, outside organizations, consultants and related public agencies. The incumbent in the position will be managing, planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating funded and leveraged capital and community investment projects as well as specialized programs in the implementation of large-scale redevelopment projects, collective impact efforts with an initial focus on the Watts Rising Collaborative which is actively implementing a $32.5M Transformative Climate Communities* grant and a $35M Choice Neighborhoods grant** as well as future grant funded, community-centered projects for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles.
To meet grant requirements, the incumbent must be highly-skilled in developing structures, policies, and practices for grant implementation and management and will be required to shepherd a variety of infrastructure and capital projects through concept to completion within budget and meeting all schedule milestones. Considering the nature of the various projects, the Project Manager will oversee a spectrum of projects focused on sustainability, public and environmental health, mobility and transportation, small and large infrastructure and affordable housing construction.
The Project Manager is a single incumbent, grant funded position responsible for fulfilling the requirements of these grants and developing the strategies and platforms necessary to sustain such efforts in the future.
DEFINITION: Under general direction of the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager performs a wide variety of tasks related to planning, permitting, site preparation, regulatory compliance, project and construction management of the Housing Authority's real estate assets going through redevelopment. The Project Manager will oversee a spectrum of projects focused on sustainability, public and environmental health, mobility and transportation, small and large infrastructure and affordable housing construction. The incumbent may also be responsible for assisting agency development staff in the successful delivery and sustainability of complex affordable housing development projects by managing due diligence, planning, permitting and construction activities; this will also include responsibility for ensuring all pertinent regulatory requirements are met and the projects are designed and built in accordance with HACLA policies and project goals.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following.
• Oversee designs, financial closings, drafting and execution of deal documents, create and manage budgets and schedules, project reporting and draws on related grant or loans.
• Manage partner relationships and specific collaborative projects through data collection, billing, invoicing, and reporting to the grantor on a regular basis.
• Evaluate outcomes, anticipate issues in advance and strategize solutions.
• Oversee related procurement and consultant activities including preparation and issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP)/scope of work, consultant contract negotiation, budgeting, metric-setting and contract oversight for related third-party services.
• As needed, assist in securing, maintaining and analyzing all program-related demographics and documentation.
• Maintain schedules for operational activities and coordinate work of all assigned staff and consultants.
• Understand capital fund planning and help prepare applications and contracts for new funding to fill any project gaps.
• Prepare and/or oversee the creation of policies, procedural manuals, technology-based organizational tools, educational materials and public information; design and implement all policies and programs in a collaborative fashion with both internal and external stakeholders using best practices in collective organizing and decision-making.
• Perform administrative actions such as preparation of Board reports, agendas, minutes and presentations, facilitation of meetings and retreats with the community, individual residents, and stakeholder groups to provide information, resolve issues, moderate feedback and plan/coordinate activities.
• Participate and weigh-in on strategic planning efforts, program design and implementation; ensure proper execution of the various projects are consistent with community priorities, compliance, and other contractual obligations.
• Engage in a wide range of activities requiring strong grant management, project management, real estate development, and financing, design review, organizational capacity building and community-engagement experience, with a focus on maintaining schedules and achieving program goals.
• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as needed or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Knowledge of: principles and practices of grant administration, public and business administration, organization, and project management; affordable housing development; statistical and research methods; climate change, non-displacement, community development, environmental justice, public health policies and objectives; applicable sections of federal, state and local rules, regulations, and laws; and technical aspects of assigned functions and program areas.; Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and other affordable housing financing sources.
Skills in: Strong oral, written, organizational and interpersonal skills, with deep experience in community engagement and complex project management; demonstrate initiative, commitment to and experience in working with low income and communities of color; demonstrate passion to detailed and complex project management. Good oral and written communication skills and problem-solving skills
Ability to : Manage multi-phased integrated projects effectively and efficiently as well as delivery of desired program outcomes; coordinate and perform a variety of complex administrative and management duties; develop working technical knowledge of a variety of unrelated areas quickly and accurately; work confidentially with discretion and independently with little direction; establish and maintain effective working relations with others; meet schedules and timelines; plan, develop and administer programs; research data and prepare reports; clearly present ideas and concepts persuasively before groups and/or writing for publication; interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Finance, Economics or closely related field. Preferred Master's degree in Public or Business Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Real Estate Management, Planning or closely related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate will have at least five (5) years demonstrated experience in complex project management, real property financing/development in publicly-assisted programs. Ability to provide coordinated oversight on a variety of projects and programs at the same time effectively and navigate working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders at local, regional and national level.
Success in this position will require strong technical skills and knowledge of grant management and development standards combined with strong oral and written communication skills.
Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong working knowledge of environmental justice, sustainability and resiliency approaches, affordable housing, and/or community development policies and programs, especially at the local level. The incumbent works with the community and will require coordination and attendance at occasional night and weekend meetings and events. Ability to converse in Spanish a plus.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid California class 'C' driver's license.
NOTE: *Funded by the State of California's Cap-and-Trade Program (via the California Climate Investments Initiative), the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program empowers communities most impacted by pollution to choose their own goals, strategies and projects to enact transformational change by providing funding for environmental, economic, health, and housing initiatives.
**The Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Program was created by the Housing and Urban Development Department of the United States to empower communities and revitalize neighborhoods.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and/or training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the most-qualified applicants will be considered and may be invited to the interview and selection process.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.
HIRING INFORMATION All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.
Candidates will start at step one of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with agency Personnel Rules.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.
As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.
NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at:
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HACLA Benefits

*Medical/Dental/Vision Plan:

• HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee one dependent, and employee multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee one dependent, and employee multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee one dependent, and employee multiple dependents as applicable
• $250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.
• Employees have the option to choose additional optional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.

*Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life:

• HACLA will provide 100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan

*Pension Plan:

• HACLAretirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years.
  • For Classic members, the pension formula is 2.7% at 55 with members contributing 8% of their wages towards their retirement.
  • For PEPRA members, the pension formula is 2% at 62, with members contributing 7% of their wages towards their retirement.
  • CalPERS will make the determination regarding the type of membership for which the eligible employee will qualify.

*General Leave/Holidays/PTO:

• Annual leave accruals vary, depending upon the type of job/position (membership in employee organizational group) and years of service. Length of service increases accrual rates by employee organizational group when service requirements are met.
• Newly Hired Annual Accruals:
  • At-Will/Non-Represented accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
  • Council of Housing Professionals-Management accrual per pay period 4.15 hours (14 days annually)
  • Council of Housing Professionals-Administration accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
  • Service Employees International Union (Local 721) accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
  • Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)

14 Observed Holidays:

• New Year's Eve; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday; President's Day; Cesar Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

12 Floating Holiday hours annually

Opportunity to earn up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 120 hours of accrued and unused PTO annually.

*Additional Optional Benefits:

• Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
• Group term life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Partial Telework Program

*Temporary Casual/Per-Diem employee are eligible to enroll/recieve the following benefits:

• Kaiser Medical Insurance - 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.
• Paid Sick Time - At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.
• Eligible casual employees may enter as Classifc or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.
• Per-Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

Note: Temporary casual/per-diem employees are able to work up to 40 hours per week as necessary.
*Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA*