Housing and Development Manager

Job Description:

Housing and Development Manager

Description

The Job

Apply by 5:00 PM, Friday, August 15, 2025 , for Priority Consideration for First Round Interviews

The Department of Community Development and Housing (CDH) is recruiting for a Housing Development Manager who will oversee the community housing programs within the department. The incumbent will assist the Deputy Director in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the department’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), which has a budget of over $12 million annually . The department works with the Board of Supervisors, other County departments, and community-based organizations (CBOs) to develop and fund a variety of programs and projects aimed at improving the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents throughout San Bernardino County. The Housing and Development Manager will also assist in the implementation of the County’s funding programs related to affordable housing and housing the homeless. The incumbent will oversee a group of 8 to 10 Housing Project Managers, ECD Analysts, and ECD Technicians that handle all phases of housing development, pre-development, funding, entitlements, construction, lease-up and ongoing monitoring.

Other key competencies and responsibilities of this position:

• Oversees and coordinates all stages of affordable housing development, including site research, land acquisition, feasibility analysis, pre-development, design, project financing, construction, loan close-out, and transition to the housing monitoring and federal compliance teams.
• Secures funding to support feasibility, site acquisition, pre-development, construction, and permanent financing phases of development. Conducts feasibility studies and develops pro-forma financial projections. Develops detailed financial analyses and budgets.
• Manages development team members, including county staff, architects, engineers, contractors, legal counsel, and financial consultants. In conjunction with the Deputy Director or Director, negotiates contracts with development team members and monitors the progress of all team members through project completion.
• Oversees the implementation and management of all Housing Development Strategy and activities for the County, which include preparation of planning and project studies; ensures activity compliance with federal labor, environmental employment, procurement, and program regulations; obtains federal funding clearance for each activity; assists management in developing strategies to optimize benefit and results through leveraging funds and resources.

This excellent opportunity for career growth, also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package that includes bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step, and the benefits listed below:

Benefits Overview


HEALTH BENEFITS

LEAVE PROVISIONS

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee + Dependent Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 80 hours Annual Administrative Leave with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 401(k) with Employer Match 2x Employee Contribution up to 8%
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For more information, review the Employee Benefits Summary

Modified Benefit Option: As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides a 4% increase above the base rate of pay with modified benefits. For more detailed information, refer to the MBO - Exempt BbOU .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history and education, and physical exam/drug test.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees may be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate is available).

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

OPTION 1
Education: A bachelor's degree in planning, public/business administration, finance, or a closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience administering and managing grant funding sources related to affordable housing programs and projects, which includes three (3) years of lead worker or full-scope supervisory experience.

OPTION 2
Education: An associate's degree in planning, public/business administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience within a public sector government agency administering and managing grant funding sources related to affordable housing programs and projects, which includes three (3) years of lead worker or full-scope supervisory experience.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree with a strong foundation in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Housing and Community Development (HCD) grant programs, project management and/or experience in affordable housing programs and redevelopment practices, as well as a demonstrated ability in budgeting, economic analysis, program monitoring and the management of subordinate personnel.

In addition, the ideal candidate will:

• Be a high energy, confident, and accomplished professional with a proven background in city planning and economic development.
  
• Be an outstanding critical thinker, visionary, and communicator who is comfortable interacting with and presenting to elected officials, the business community, environmental stewards, neighborhood residents, and all other stakeholders.
  
• Be results-driven and dedicated to facilitating investment that reinforces San Bernardino County's quality of life
  
• Possess well-grounded ethical decision-making skills, superior interpersonal and communication skills, and outstanding public speaking abilities.
  
• Possess a highly collaborative style and be capable of working across departments and with business and community stakeholders to ensure retention and successful housing development initiatives.
  

Selection Process

Application Procedure :
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time . Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically until filled.

Apply by 5:00PM, Friday, August 15, 2025, for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants may be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance , please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Review the Veteran's Preference Policy for more information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please follow this link for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$98,196.80 - $139,900.80 Annually