Facilities Financing Manager

Description and Essential Functions

This is an unclassified at-will position with Senior Management level benefits. NOTE: Newly-hired employees in this position may receive up to $5,000 relocation allowance for expenses incurred for the relocation of the employee and their immediate family to San Diego County. Additionally, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Eligible employees that make a successful referral will receive either 16 hours of leave or a referral payment of up to $3,000.

To plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the facilities financing function within the Development Services Department responsible for the provision of special financing districts, development impact fees, in-lieu fees and other funding of community serving infrastructure (roads, transportation related improvements, parks, recreation facilities, libraries, fire, and police stations, etc.) that will serve the City's current and future population; to oversee budget development, review and analysis; to review and prepare short-term and long-term fiscal forecasts; to coordinate these activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Director and Deputy Director of Development Services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from a Deputy Director of Development Services. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical and clerical personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the facilities financing division within the Development Services Department responsible for the provision of special financing districts, development impact fees, in-lieu fees and other funding of community serving infrastructure (roads, transportation related improvements, parks, recreation facilities, libraries, fire, and police stations, etc.) that will serve the City's current and future population; direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Facilities Financing division work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; develop and implement divisional goals, objectives, policies and procedures; recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department; monitor and analyze program and operational revenues and expenditures; analyze and evaluate fiscal impacts of development activities; coordinate and participate in the development and implementation of computerized fiscal forecasting models for both short and long-term uses; draft and participate in negotiation of reimbursement agreements and other development related agreements; administer development related agreements to ensure compliance, including monitoring and analyzing expenditures; review and supervise the formation of assessment districts, open space districts, community facilities districts, and development impact fee programs; develop and evaluate program goals, objectives and performance indicators; assist department managers with using automated work systems to improve productivity and measure program and organization effectiveness; plan, organize, direct and coordinate department studies requiring complex statistical and fiscal analyses; provide fiscal knowledge and expertise to various City departments and committees; represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary; procure, award, and administer consultant contracts; represent the City at community, interagency, and professional meetings as required; research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence; make presentations to the City Council, City commissions, and stakeholders; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; perform other duties related to this position as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in infrastructure financing strategy development and implementation, including two years of lead or supervisory responsibility. Experience with urban planning, community economic development, capital improvement projects, engineering and/or other similar disciplines is highly desirable.

Training
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, finance, or a related field. A Master's degree in a related field is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Development impact fees, assessments, and other facilities financing mechanisms, including evaluating the potential effectiveness of new mechanisms; land use and planning law, including exactions, dedications, takings, due process, the Quimby Act, the Mitigation Fee Act, and the Mello-Roos Act; principles and practices of public finance; principles and practices of public budget preparation, analysis, and administration, including expenditure control and revenue projection; principles and practices of budgeting systems, financial analysis, computer modeling, and cost-benefit analysis; principles and practices of strategic and financial planning; principles and practices of public works contracting; principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution; principles and practices of organizational analysis and management; principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management; pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws; Federal and State legislative processes and funding practices related to local government; advanced mathematical, financial, probability and statistical concepts; principles and practices of modern office methods and procedures; computer equipment and software applications related to area of assignment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds of less. See in the normal vision range with or without correction to read typical business documents and computer screens; hear in the normal range with or without correction. Primary work is performed indoors in a carpeted and air-conditioned office environment with fluorescent lighting and moderate noise level. Some movement is required from office to office and there is exposure to the external environment when going to outlying offices and meetings. Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in-person and telephone inquiries.

Additional Information

Recruitment No. 25405109
To be considered, applicants must submit a city application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questionnaire by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail.