Equitable Housing & Community Development Division Director

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wake County's Department of Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization is looking for a seasoned Equitable Housing and Community Development Division Director with experience in affordable housing development and/or finance as well as community development administration experience.
The EHCD Division Director will lead strategic initiatives, oversee program execution, support compliance and regularly engage stakeholders to advance housing affordability in Wake County.
Wake County Department of Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization’s goal is to ensure that quality affordable housing is available for all Wake County residents. As the population and economy continue to grow in Wake County, the need for affordable housing development and preservation increases. Not only do more units of affordable housing need to be built, housing services must be provided to support families and individuals to access or maintain safe, decent, affordable housing. The Equitable Housing and Community Development (EHCD) Division leads efforts in affordable housing development, preservation, homeownership and neighborhood revitalization. It administers key initiatives leveraging local and federal dollars such as the Affordable Housing Development Program, the $61 million Wake Affordable Housing Preservation Fund and new municipal partnerships and homeowner rehab programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Health or related field
• Six years of housing affordability development and administration experience including at least two years of supervisory experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted
• Excellent management and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and supervise an interdisciplinary team and a solid collaborator and team player
• Excellent communication, public speaking, organizational and time management skills
• Solid technical knowledge and competency in affordable housing development and/or finance
• Foundational knowledge and understanding of land use planning

Nice To Haves

• Graduate Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Public Administration, Business, Urban Planning or related field
• Seven years of experience in affordable housing and community development
• Prior management and leadership experience
• Experience working with HUD entitlement grant funds
• Experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credits

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of Division programs that expand and preserve affordable housing, including development, preservation, land disposition, homeowner rehabilitation and homebuyer assistance
• Direct EHCD Division planning, coordinate staff to achieve strategic goals, monitor performance, implement improvements and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations compliance
• Collaborate with HACR Divisions and County departments to build partnerships and integrate services
• Represent the department at stakeholder engagements and present Division programs to elected officials, the public, and other groups
• Develop and manage stakeholder relationships with developers, nonprofit organizations and community groups to foster collaboration and create new resources for affordable housing
• Support annual reporting and planning processes, including the Housing Report, CAPER and Consolidated Plan
• Oversee management of an extensive loan portfolio

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager