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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Urban Planning, Political Science, Human Services, Public Administration or related field * Minimum of 6 years of experience in Human Services, Housing, or Community Development, which must include at least 2 years of experience supervising or managing staff and 2 years of budget and fiscal work experience which includes grant management Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a Master's Degree with 4 years experience as described above, which must 2 years of experience supervising or managing staff and 2 years of budget and fiscal work experience which includes grant management duties. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following: * Advanced knowledge of federal HUD regulations and programs - HCV, CDBG, LIHTC, and state housing development programs * Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration (including personnel, budgeting, accounting, and management activities), and the ability to apply them in overseeing a variety of housing and community development projects and programs * Advanced knowledge of necessary technology, including specific housing program software * Skill in managing and supervising a team * Skill in managing and implementing a program * Skill in financial management * Skill in managing federal and state grants, and overseeing compliance of subgrantees * Strong and effective written and verbal (English) communication skills, including the ability to effectively and clearly prepare and present complicated information to officials, peer groups and citizen groups * Ability to work effectively and compassionately with vulnerable households, extremely low-income residents, seniors, people with disabilities, and those impacted by behavioral health or trauma * Ability to effectively research and interpret complex Federal and State guidelines and regulations * Ability to effectively compile, prepare and administer a budget * Ability to effectively utilize and administer the grant application process * Ability to effectively supervise and direct the work of others * Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized fiscal, data management and word processing systems and equipment * Ability to effectively compile and prepare program reports, grant applications and other complex written work * Ability to lead workgroups, including with staff in other County Divisions and with community participants * Strong organizational and problem-resolution skills including the ability to manage complex projects and establish priorities in a fast-paced environment * Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with local government officials, Federal and State program administrators, subsidized housing clients, co-workers and the general public PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR: * Experience in affordable housing finance, such as housing bonds, tax-incremental financing, Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), etc. * Related experience working with or for Federal, State or local government * Experience administering the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program * Experience overseeing compliance of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program * Experience partnering with nonprofit or for-profit developers to build or preserve affordable housing PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS: * While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit, frequently reach and perform repetitive motions * While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors ## Description * Direct, supervise, and participate in daily operations and strategic planning for assigned program areas, including workflow oversight, process evaluation, and implementation of improvements * Provide leadership and supervision to division staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and coordination of personnel-related administrative tasks * Oversee program operations to ensure effective service delivery, regulatory compliance, budget administration, and alignment with division goals. * Develop, recommend, and implement operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and overall program performance. * Manage relationships with external agencies, developers, contractors, municipalities, and community partners to support housing and community development objectives * Oversee administration of housing and community development programs, including affordable housing production, developer incentive programs, homebuyer and rehabilitation assistance, and division funding programs supporting housing initiatives * Oversee administration of State, Federal, and local community development grants, including compliance monitoring, documentation, reporting, and coordination with regulatory entities * Oversee preparation of required plans, regulatory agreements, and annual reports related to housing, homelessness systems, and community development programs * Lead implementation of strategic objectives intended to produce and preserve affordable housing in Frederick County; in alignment with the Frederick County Housing Study * Represent the division in meetings, presentations, audits, and public forums; serve as liaison to boards, committees, and stakeholder groups. * Perform other related duties as required To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions., * Ability to provide own transportation as needed for meetings and other commitments * Available for varied work hours as needed for meetings and other commitments EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include): * An evaluation of education and experience