Job Description

City Ft Myers

Fort Myers,FLUnited States

How to Apply

URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortmyersfl/jobs/4916815/housing-manager-housing-real-estate

Email: Sklemm@fortmyers.gov

City of Fort Myers

Housing Manager-Housing

FORT MYERS

SALARY

$3,206.40 - $4,832.00 Biweekly
$83,366.40 - $125,632.00 Annually

LOCATION Fort Myers, FL

JOB TYPE DEPARTMENT

Full -Time
Housing

JOB NUMBER 25-1273

OPENING DATE 04/24/2025

CLOSING DATE Continuous FLSA Exempt

Description

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers.

The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later careet.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive: NO Level II Screening: NO

This position oversees the operation of the City's housing program which includes Mortgage Assistance Program, Rehabilitation Assistance Program, Microenterprise Development Program, Public Service Program, Emergency Housing Assistance Program in accordance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD} and Florida Statutes and the City's affordable housing trust fund programs. The incumbent develops budget and policies and leads the supervision and administration of the Housing Division administrative, professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:

Essential Employees: may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency. this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non-Essential Employees: will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• And much more!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage City's Affordable and Workforce Housing Programs.
• Develop and implement the five-year Consolidated Plan and Annual One Year Action Plan for the City of Fort Myers.
• Responsible for maintaining the required records for the Division.
• Responsible for maintaining the required records for all Grants and Federal Funding awarded to the Division, including the Community Development Block Grant and Section 108 Loans in compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Office of Management and Budget. Additionally responsible for maintaining required financial records for the State.
• Review grant opportunities and supervise and assist in their preparation.
• Acts as the liaison to the Legal Department on legal issues affecting housing programs, and to HUD and other governmental agencies concerning the implementation and administration of the assisted and/or affordable housing programs.
• Develop and implement the expansion of affordable homeownership opportunities.
• Interprets and ensures conformance to federal, state, and local policies and laws.
• Make presentations to City Council, various committees and community
• Advises the Director of the status and needs of the programs.
• Use database files and professional skills.
• May require driving a motor vehicle to accomplish assign tasks.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles and practices ot housing, real estate, property and construction management and terminology and urban planning theory.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal guidelines, codes, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to housing and community development programs, planning, related environmental regulatory practices and urban systems.
• Knowledge of finding sources and financing methods for housing development.
• Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Knowledge of effective leadership, supervisory practices, and techniques.
• Skill in written and oral communications for effective expression and clarity.
• Skill in time management, organization, and prioritization.
• Skill in preparation and development of project and budget design and specifications.
• Ability to convey written and verbal information in a clear, concise, and intelligent manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective internal/external working relationship with the public, other public agencies, the media, City Officials, etc.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment, including computer, printer, copier, facsimile machine. calculator, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and rapidly changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in accordance with established laws, regulations, ordinances, departmental policies, and procedures.
• Ability to organize and review work for efficient results and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret various technical materials, including engineering and mechanical blueprints, drawings, schematics, and maps, associated with the job functions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, planning, economic development, public administration or finance and five years' experience in related field, and a minimum of three years' supervisory experience. Experience can be substituted for a degree on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALFCATIONS

• Master's degree preferred.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area,

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