HEART of San Mateo County is seeking a Program Manager for Housing Consulting Services, a role overseen by the Director of Consulting Services within the Housing Consulting Services Program. The Program Manager will assist in planning, developing, organizing, negotiating, and managing housing activities for several cities in San Mateo County. This individual will work alongside the Director and other staff to establish and maintain processes for overseeing the lease-up, sales, and monitoring of income-restricted housing units, serve as a project manager for affordable housing developments funded by the cities, create and implement affordable housing programs, and engage with cities and public agencies to implement housing activities. Additionally, the Program Manager will act as a housing information resource for cities and residents, collaborate with city staff on related issues, and perform other duties related to the cities as needed. They may also assist with other HEART programs and help with organizational administration.
about HEART of San Mateo County
HEART is a joint powers authority (JPA), and a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and increasing the supply of affordable housing in San Mateo County. HEART’s principal mission is to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing. It also provides housing development advisory services for school districts and other affordable housing developers and operates a first-time homebuyer program. HEART’s new Housing Consulting Services Program is designed to provide housing staff resources to cities in San Mateo County.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. A degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Environmental Studies, or a related field is preferred, though not required.
Experience working directly in the affordable housing field, whether in a for-profit affordable housing property management or development company; in a non-profit housing advocacy or development organization or community development corporation; in a public sector Housing, Community Development, or Planning Department is desirable.
LICENSE
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required upon taking the position and for the duration of employment.
Responsibilies
Assists the Director in planning, organizing, and implementing cities’ efforts to produce new affordable housing, preserve existing affordable housing, and protect residents from displacement.
Research best practices in housing programs and policies related to housing stability, housing compliance, inclusionary housing, and other housing programs.
Manages inclusionary housing programs, including the review of regulatory agreements and marketing plans, selecting below market rate (BMR) units, and completing reviews of income and eligibility documentation.
Monitors compliance of deed restricted units.
Assists with subordination requests and resales related to deed restricted homeownership units.
Reviews requests for City affordable housing funds.
Monitors City funded housing development projects during the construction and marketing phases to ensure regulatory and contract compliance.
Manages ongoing compliance activities on 100% affordable developments, including monitoring of regulatory agreements.
Keep a knowledge of housing resources to help maintain HEART’s Housing Resource Guie and provide information to cities and residents.
Assist cities with web contest related to housing resources and housing programs.
Prepares information for public use, including web content.
Represents a city’s housing department at various meetings and negotiations.
Attends meetings and makes presentations to City staff, City Councils, administrators, and various private and community organizations to discuss project status.
Reviews and prepares summaries on proposed Federal, State, and local regulations and their prospective impact on programs and policies.
Prepares reports involving research, analysis, writing, and presentations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
COmpensation and Benefits
$100,000 - $120,000 Annually
To Apply
Submit resume and cover letter via email to Tim Davis, HEART Director of Consulting Services, at tdavis@heartofsmc.org. Initial interviews begin January 21, 2025.
