Manager II - Housing and Community Development Program Manager (HERO Program)

Department:

Financial Management

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Financial resources and strategic planning are critical resources and functions to advancing housing affordability and enhance infrastructure in our community and Sarasota County's Office of Financial Management is looking for a Housing and Community Development Program Manager to administer these major initiatives. This position will play a key role in shaping the future of housing programs and infrastructure development that directly impact residents’ lives, while also building bridges with major stakeholders and administering a fast growing team responsible for a diverse set of federal, state, and local grants and loan-based programs.

In this leadership role, you’ll oversee the administration and implementation of federal, state, and local housing programs, guiding a rapidly expanding team to deliver services with impact and integrity. From developing housing strategies and policies to recommending funding priorities and reporting measurable results, you’ll help ensure resources are used effectively to maximize community benefit. If you’re passionate about building stronger communities and leading innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply today!

About the Position

In this role, you will be responsible for...

Operational Program Implementation and Administration

• Directs the overall management of federal, state, and local housing and community development programs, to include development and implementation of strategic goals, objectives, and funding amounts of programs and projects.
• Administers the annual action plan, five-year consolidated plans, local-housing assistance plans, and other required plans and strategies in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develops, updates, and implement housing program guidance and policies to deliver financial assistance effectively and efficiently for stakeholders, beneficiaries, and subrecipients administering programs and projects.
• Leads meetings, conducts negotiations, and serves a subject matter expert and representative of the program and county to federal, state, and local partners as it relates to community housing programs and related requirements.
• Establishes program budgets and activities to include personnel, operational support, and other related administrative expense grant alignments based on work load, financial projections, and resource needs to administer programs.   

Stakeholder Engagement, Collaboration, and Subrecipient Oversight

• Leads engagement and collaboration efforts with internal and external stakeholders, members of the public, and non-profit service provider organizations and groups on determinants of community needs and priorities.
• Negotiates program delivery activities, requirements, and funding arrangements with subrecipients to efficiently administer and deliver programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.
• Coordinates with internal partners and counterparts, to include department directors and staff, legal staff, and clerk of court and comptroller staff, on the establishment and management of program activities and funds.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to interested stakeholders and subrecipients on eligible program uses, to include development of internal policies and procedures to conform with program and reporting requirements.

Grant Planning and Administration

• Maintains routine awareness and monitoring of grant funded programs and activities by applicable grant program, program year, and activities to measure progress, compliance,  and certify outcomes to applicable funding agencies.
• Strategically plans and directs program activities in accordance with established periods of performance and expenditure deadlines for awarded grants, while factoring board agendas, procurements, and municipal partner input.
• Reviews and approves program related invoices and payment requests, draw package submittals, financial and progress reporting to applicable funding agencies, and program outcome and impact reporting.           

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Planning, or a job-related field with 4 years of related experience.

• Or: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with 6 years of job-related experience.

• Or: Year-for-year experience (totaling 8 years minimum) may substitute for the college degree (at management discretion).

• 2 or more years of supervisory experience required.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Planning, or a related field.

• Three (3) years of experience working with federal grants, preferably in housing-related programs.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local grant requirements, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them effectively.

• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to manage programs and staff, prioritize multiple projects, and communicate clearly through reports, policies, and procedures.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $75,233.60 - $83,000.00

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

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