Senior Development Officer (Production and Policy) Housing Department

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The City of San José Housing Department is a leader in the production of affordable housing. Its mission is to strengthen and to revitalize our community through housing and community development programs. The Housing Department has an operating budget of approximately $119 million annually and 112 employees the Department administers multiple local state and federal funds. The Housing Department is committed to creating and supporting a diverse work environment with a staff that values inclusion.

The Housing Department is currently seeking to fill a full-time Senior Development Officervacancy supporting housing production and policy.

Salary range for this classification is $140846.16 - $171509.52 annually. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates qualifications and experience.

The Senior Development Officer will lead efforts in housing production and policy. This role plays a critical part in advancing the Citys goals around housing development housing policy initiatives land use coordination and cross-agency collaboration. The position will oversee the production activities and policy programs within the Housing Production Division and will be responsible for reviewing the structure of multi-family financing proposals for new construction and preservation of housing. The Senior Development Officer reports to a Housing Planning and Policy Administrator and will supervise 1 or more employees.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Working with housing developers and community groups to proactively manage housing projects from the earliest stages through completion.
• Underwriting loans for the production rehabilitation and preservation of affordable rental housing with tax credit and/or tax-exempt bond financing with a focus on determining feasibility and effect on the Citys repayments risks and policy objectives.
• Reviewing financial statements and proformas for feasibility.
• Lead the research development and refinement of housing policies to advance the Citys affordable and moderate-income housing goals.
• Conduct policy analysis on emerging housing trends legislative changes and land use reforms.
• Directs the selection negotiation preparation and implementation of various loans grants and contracts.
• Drafts memorandums reports and prepares presentation material for Department leadership.
• Project manages new housing including developing program guidelines facilitating staff workgroups establishing project deliverables timelines and outcomes documenting decisions and facilitating communication across project stakeholders.
• Supervises professional staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring termination and disciplinary recommendations and any other recommendations related to the change in status of employees.
• Performs other related work as required.

Education:Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Finance Business Administration Planning Housing Real Estate Development Economics Public Administration Political Science Sociology or a related field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development and/or housing policy including two (2) years of supervisory or development project lead experience.
• Deep understanding of California housing laws zoning and funding sources (e.g. LIHTC bonds HCD etc.).
• Extensive experience at a management level in banking lending or real estate development with a strong underwriting loan servicing and regulatory compliance background.

Acceptable Substitution:Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Required Licensing:Possession of a valid State of California drivers license.

Form 700 Requirement: This position requires a disclosure of outside investments real property interest income and business positions. You must complete and file an Assuming Office Form 700 with the City Clerks Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrates extensive experience at a management level in banking lending or real estate development with strong underwriting loan servicing and regulatory compliance background.
• Experience with affordable housing principles and policies; and state and federal governmental lending in support of affordable housing development.
• Experience with the principles and processes of loan underwriting for the production rehabilitation and preservation of affordable multi-family rental properties and single-family properties.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Planning Public Works OED City Attorneys Office etc.) external developers regional partners and community stakeholders.
• Ability to organize work effectively and to successfully manage multiple projects and processes including preparing complex reports for City executive staff and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to plan direct and delegate the work of others; ability to stimulate and motivate the work of subordinates.

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

• Job Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of real estate finance development marketing and appraisal
  • Knowledge of loan underwriting and title and escrow process.
  • Knowledge of urban renewal neighborhood preservation low-income housing programs or affordable housing development.

• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.

• Analytical ThinkingStrong analytical skills approaching a problem or situation by using a logical systematic sequential approach.

• Decision Making Identifies and understands issues problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

• Collaboration-Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.

• Project Management-Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

• Supervision-Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

• Initiative-Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems is proactive and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions in the online application process:

• Please describe your experience working with housing policy development loan underwriting and financing.
• Please describe your experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders in support of the development of affordable housing.
• Please describe your experience with financial feasibility and quantitative analysis for a housing development project. What key assumptions did you evaluate and how did your analysis inform decision-making or negotiations

You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Please also ensure to attach your resume while submitting your application.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact Ginger Quijano at .

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.