Housing Program Manager jobs in Florida

Recruitment Range: $28.28-$32.88 hourly dependent on knowledge and experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Community Development, Economic Development, Urban/Regional Planning, or other closely related field.

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and pertinent experience in any combination of the following: Housing Development/Redevelopment, Commercial Development/Redevelopment, Commercial Real Estate, Economic Development, Community Development, and Project Management

• Combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal to or higher than the requirements listed above as determined by Human Resources.

• Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.

• Coordinates, implements, promotes, and manages projects, programs, and incentives identified under the City’s adopted redevelopment plans.
• Provides analysis and makes recommendations regarding affordable, attainable and market rate housing and commercial/mixed use developments and initiatives.
• Creates strategies to foster new residential and commercial real estate development opportunities, to include implementation and dissemination of the Live Local Act.
• Facilitates the implementation of housing and development projects and programs, including solicitation for and selection of developers and consultants and management of related contractual agreements.
• Creates and leverages strategic partnerships with mission-aligned housing and development partners, including non-profit organizations and the development community.
• Reviews and analyzes incentive applications and manages housing and development incentive programs according to industry best practices.
• Monitors development trends and compiles and analyzes technical data and information related to housing and development.
• Monitors, coordinates, and manages performance of tasks by developers, consultants, and outside agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of housing incentives and programs such as the Florida Live Local Act.
• Knowledge of the operation of local and state government as it applies to housing and development.
• Ability to conduct research, data analysis and report writing.
• Ability to disseminate information to potential developers/community partners.
• Ability to stay abreast of developments in the housing industry, including best practices and funding mechanisms.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, including public speaking.
• Ability to work with other senior managers on cross-departmental projects.
• Ability to manage complex projects effectively and through completion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership, government and community agencies, other employees, and the development community.
• Ability to conduct efficient and effective meetings.