Director Housing Finance

Salary: $73,550.00 - $88,857.00

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: 101 East 11th Street, Suite 201 (City Hall)

FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.

Department: Economic Development

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  

Word is getting out, Chattanooga is one of the nation’s top communities to live, work, and play— known for its natural beauty, culture of innovation, and quality of life. As people from across the country flock to our city, this has brought unique challenges and opportunities. The strength of our housing market has meant that it’s harder than ever to find an affordable place to live in Chattanooga.

The City of Chattanooga is seeking a seasoned and strategic professional to serve as Director of Housing Policy and support the development and implementation of the City’s affordable housing strategy, partnerships, and investments. Reporting directly to the Chief Housing Officer, The Director of Housing Policy will play an essential leadership role in implementing One Chattanooga’s vision for equitably expanding affordable housing opportunities in the city. The Director of Housing Policy will organize, plan, and direct the daily operations of the city’s affordable housing activities, programs, and projects and participate in program development and implementation. This is an exciting opportunity to build upon previous experience with affordable housing, real estate development, urban planning, and/or housing finance to develop and implement innovative solutions to help more Chattanoogans access affordable high-quality rental and homeownership opportunities.

Ideal candidates should have a demonstrated capacity to achieve results in a highly challenging and dynamic environment and the ability to think creatively about complex problems. The Director of Housing Policy will also have a strong track record working collaboratively across multiple sectors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Participates in the development, administration, implementation, and oversight of all affordable housing programs, projects, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities 

Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the city’s affordable housing programs and ensures compliance with budgeted funding sources 

Develops, implements, and evaluates housing policy and objectives consistent with the goals and objectives of the city, and ensures the timely delivery of housing services and related programs across a broad range of housing issues including, but not limited to: rehabilitation, preservation, and new construction 

Analyzes and interprets data, and develops systems to effectively use data to guide evidence-based policies, activities, and goals 

Researches and recommends funding vehicles for the development and implementation of affordable housing policies and programs including, but not limited to, dedicated revenue options, grants, loans, and other resources to support housing goals

Maintains effective working relationships with other city departments, developers, lenders, and community leaders in support of the department’s goals 

Develops and implements programs to inform the public about affordable housing initiatives, goals, and objectives; assists developers, residents, non-profits, advisory bodies, staff, and others seeking to participate in the city’s affordable housing programs, projects and/or funding vehicles for affordable housing efforts.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Five years related experience in management or administration of housing development, real estate development, housing finance, urban planning, or economic development programs 

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree in urban planning, law, or finance-related field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and strategies in the field of real estate development, affordable housing programs, projects, and policies 

Knowledge of affordable housing finance and administration, including development budgets, proformas and financial and feasibility analysis experience 

Knowledge of effective land use planning and economic, community and urban development policies and programs that support the preservation and production of affordable housing 

Data analysis skills required (mapping abilities a plus) 

Ability to effectively foster collaboration with businesses, developers, consultants, organizations, and individuals on a variety of projects  and

Ability to effectively conduct meetings and make presentations to various groups.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Safety Sensitive:  N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check. 

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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