Housing Policy Manager/Planner (Advanced Planning) in Encinitas, California at City of Encinitas

The Housing Policy Manager/Planner (Advanced Planning) serves as the division head for the Housing and Homelessness Services Division. This position will report to the Assistant Director of the Development Services Department. The ideal candidate for this position will have municipal management experience and documented experience working on complex and controversial land use policy issues, interpreting and implementing housing legislation, along with strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills. Prospective candidates must be effective in managing staff and project teams, project management, adherence to timelines, able to successfully prioritize, often competing work assignments, effective time and resource management, and adapt well to changing circumstances. The candidate must be able to exercise good judgment, discretion and initiative in carrying out job duties and be a self-starter.

• Develop policies, rules and procedures for the effective operation of the department, including establishing goals, objectives and priorities.

• Review and authorize written reports and presentations developed by Division staff and evaluate staff work products, methods, and procedures.
• Manage Division staff who are responsible for implementing the following programs: housing choice voucher including the Encinitas Housing Authority, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and homeless services.
• Prepare reports, ordinances, and resolutions for the City Council, Planning Commission and other committees/commissions for required code amendments or Housing Policy/Advanced Planning projects. Make regular oral presentations to these entities.
• Organize, facilitate and present at community outreach meetings and community events; and make presentations to various City commissions and/or committees.
• Responsible for implementing the City’s Housing Element assigned housing programs and active participation in the 7th Cycle Housing Element.
• Regularly monitors and tracks current and proposed housing legislation; and analyzes legislative impacts to City zoning code, policies and Housing Element programs. Provide regular legislative updates to staff, Planning Commission, City Council and other boards/commissions.
• Coordinate routine departmental purchasing, personnel and training, budget and related administrative activities.
• Serve as the liaison for the Division with other City departments and with outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues, inquiries and complaints.
• Prepare, review and analyze contracts, legal documents, financial information and proposals; research grant opportunities, and conduct grant monitoring and reporting.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to fulfill the responsibilities of the Division.

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry):

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social sciences, public health, public administration, business administration, planning, or a related field plus five to seven years of responsible professional experience in governmental housing, community services, homeless services, housing assistance payment programs, or related affordable housing programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. A minimum of three to four years of supervisory experience leading a professional team.

A completed application with an attached cover letter AND resume are required.
This recruitment is open until filled

*** Incomplete application packets are not accepted ***

The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.