What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Financing Manager position at City of Chula Vista?
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.
Senior Management Benefit Summary: Click here.
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The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered.
EDUCATION Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
Which of the following best describes your field of study?
If you selected "Other" above, please indicate your field of study below.
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WORK EXPERIENCE Which of the following best describes your experience in infrastructure financing strategy development and implementation?
Please list ALL employment from the Work Experience section of your application where you have experience in infrastructure financing strategy development and implementation. Your response must include and FOLLOW the format below. Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer. A. Name of employer; B. Your job title; C. Date(s) of employment (from - to); D. Brief description of duties you performed to support this experience. If you do not have experience, please indicate "No experience" below.
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LEAD OR SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Do you have at least two years of lead or supervisory responsibility?
Development Review & Permitting Process Describe your experience managing the financial aspects of development projects, whether through the development review and permitting process, a Capital Improvement Program, or private-sector construction financing. How have you coordinated funding or financing requirements with project delivery milestones such as subdivision maps, building permits, certificates of occupancy, or similar approvals?
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Development Impact Fees & Financing Please describe your experience, if any, with administering, updating, or negotiating financial or development-related agreements as part of the entitlement, permitting, or capital improvement process. These may include Development Impact Fee (DIF) programs, Community Facilities Districts (CFDs), Public-Private Partnerships (P3), or other financing mechanisms in either the public or private sector. Provide specific examples of how you ensured compliance with applicable legal requirements (e.g., the Mitigation Fee Act/AB 602) while balancing the needs of developers and the City (or similar stakeholders). If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A" below.
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) The City of Chula Vista's Human Resources Department uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share email addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our emails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails, i.e., for the non-delivery of email or if you fail to check your email-box on a timely basis, etc. 2. Read any notices we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records.
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.
Senior Management Benefit Summary: Click here.
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The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered.
- I understand the instructions stated above.
EDUCATION Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
- Master's Degree or higher
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some college
- High school diploma / GED
Which of the following best describes your field of study?
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Finance
- Other
If you selected "Other" above, please indicate your field of study below.
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WORK EXPERIENCE Which of the following best describes your experience in infrastructure financing strategy development and implementation?
- Seven or more years of experience
- At least five years but less than seven years of experience
- At least three years but less than five years of experience
- Less than three years of experience
- No experience
Please list ALL employment from the Work Experience section of your application where you have experience in infrastructure financing strategy development and implementation. Your response must include and FOLLOW the format below. Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer. A. Name of employer; B. Your job title; C. Date(s) of employment (from - to); D. Brief description of duties you performed to support this experience. If you do not have experience, please indicate "No experience" below.
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LEAD OR SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Do you have at least two years of lead or supervisory responsibility?
- Yes
- No
Development Review & Permitting Process Describe your experience managing the financial aspects of development projects, whether through the development review and permitting process, a Capital Improvement Program, or private-sector construction financing. How have you coordinated funding or financing requirements with project delivery milestones such as subdivision maps, building permits, certificates of occupancy, or similar approvals?
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Development Impact Fees & Financing Please describe your experience, if any, with administering, updating, or negotiating financial or development-related agreements as part of the entitlement, permitting, or capital improvement process. These may include Development Impact Fee (DIF) programs, Community Facilities Districts (CFDs), Public-Private Partnerships (P3), or other financing mechanisms in either the public or private sector. Provide specific examples of how you ensured compliance with applicable legal requirements (e.g., the Mitigation Fee Act/AB 602) while balancing the needs of developers and the City (or similar stakeholders). If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A" below.
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) The City of Chula Vista's Human Resources Department uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share email addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our emails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails, i.e., for the non-delivery of email or if you fail to check your email-box on a timely basis, etc. 2. Read any notices we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records.
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.
- Required Question
