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Ventura County Housing Solutions Director in Ventura, California
Housing Solutions Director
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Housing Solutions Director
Salary
$126,617.68 - $177,282.13 Annually
Location
Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
1642CEO-24AA (LC)
Department
County Executive Office
Opening Date
03/07/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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WHAT WE OFFER
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the salary of approximately $126,617.68-$177,282.13 annually an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:
A general salary increase of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
Annual Leave - 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
Annual Leave Redemption - The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours in the preceding twelve months.
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.
Health Plans – Full time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans: Tier one for employee only is $502 per biweekly pay period, tier two for employee plus one is $730 per biweekly pay period and tier three for employee plus family is $905 per biweekly pay period.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE
The County Executive Office is a critical component of the County organization. The Office is responsible for the recommendation and/or implementation of Board Policies, the preparation and administration of the County budget, the recruitment and retention of a high-caliber workforce and the negotiation and administration of contracts. The Office also has extensive interactions with local cities and other public jurisdictions within the County, representatives of the state and federal governments, as well as community- based organizations. In conducting business, the Office strives to provide high quality services in a fiscally prudent manner, while consistently fostering a culture of collaboration among agencies to better integrate and coordinate services, and actively promoting diversity and inclusion to reflect and engage the community.
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
The Community Development Division reports to the Assistant County Executive Officer advising and pursuing programs and policies serving the diverse needs of Ventura County’s residents, primarily those with limited to no income. Members in this unit provide support to the Countywide Continuum of Care, administer a wide array of federal and state grants for unhoused and low-income residents, and promote the development of safe, sanitary housing for the County’s residents.
To learn more, visit the following link: https://www.ventura.org/county-executive-office/community-development/.
THE POSITION
Under general direction of the Senior Deputy Executive Officer, the Housing Solutions Director manages and encourages housing development county-wide, with a focus on best practices, equity, and encouraging housing in communities with the greatest need . This position advocates for housing policies at the federal, state, and local level to facilitate permit streamlining, land use and development and increase availability of financing to significantly increase the number and diversity of affordable housing units in the County, including Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), housing for other special populations, and missing middle housing.
Responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, and making recommendations on housing policy, pursuing financial resources, developing and evaluating policies, coordinating with area cities, addressing public misconceptions, supervising staff administering housing grants, and managing the existing housing portfolio.
The Ideal Candidate will possess the following competencies:
Results FocusedProcess Analysis & Improvement
Professional Integrity and EthicsCritical Thinking and Problem Solving
CommunicationIndustry & Regulatory Awareness
Engagement & InclusionProject Management
Financial SenseRelationship Building
Cross-Divisional CollaborationPolitical & Organizational Savvy
PAYROLL TITLE:
Program Management Analyst
Program Management Analyst is a Management classification and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
OPENING DATE: March 7, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
FIRST REVIEW COMPLETE: March 22, 2024
EXAMINATION DATE: To be determined
Examples Of Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Proactively pursues diverse financial resources to support affordable housing projects.
Supervises staff administering grants and loans for housing development.
Ensures effective management and compliance of the existing housing portfolio.
Reviews, analyzes and advocates for policy improvements and stays abreast of emerging housing initiatives.
Collaborates with stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels to secure and advocate for increased funding.
Maximizes resource utilization by reviewing proformas to ensure highest and best use of funding and available financing.
Streamlines land acquisition processes in collaboration with relevant departments.
Supports local efforts to obtain ProHousing Designations to help local projects remain competitive for state funding.
Facilitates equitable distribution of housing resources in communities with unmet needs.
Coordinates with area cities, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and other entities to align housing strategies, promote regional collaboration, and facilitate the development of housing units.
Develops and evaluates housing policies at local, state, and federal levels.
Identifies underutilized publicly owned land for affordable housing development.
Evaluates lower-cost housing typologies to meet diverse affordable housing needs.
Builds relationships with housing developers while considering community uniqueness.
Addresses public misconceptions about housing, emphasizing the positive impact of affordable housing on property values, crime rates, and overall quality of life.
Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Extensive experience in government programs and/or business administration and finance which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The required knowledge, skills, and abilities also can be obtained by completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Planning, Finance or a related field with five (5) or more years of experience working in the field of affordable housing development, housing financing and/or housing policy.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Willing and able to conduct effective oral presentations to a variety of audiences including the Board of Supervisors, community groups, and city councils.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver License.
DESIRED:
A Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Housing Development, or a related field
Strong analytical and policy evaluation skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of:
housing policies at local, state, and federal levels;
development process for affordable housing, including early planning and design, land use, permitting, financing, and maintaining compliance with federal and state affordable housing development resources;
techniques of program operations and budgetary analysis;
principles and practices of public finance;
laws relating to the financial administration of County government;
statistical methods used in administrative analysis;
grant administration, compliance, and regulatory interpretation
Skilled in: computer software programs such as Microsoft Office
Comprehensive ability to:
supervise professional and/or clerical staff and provide guidance on administrative matters;
develop and implement administrative procedures to ensure compliance of the housing portfolio;
prepare comprehensive written reports and recommendations and make oral presentations concerning housing programs;
secure and manage diverse funding sources for housing projects;
collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, developers, non-profit and community-based organizations while representing the County effectively;
apply accepted management principles in the conduct of administrative, program, and budgetary analysis.
Supplemental Information:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but incumbents may be required to visit various County departments/agencies on a regular basis and meet offsite with business and community leaders, staff of other governmental organizations, and the public; may also be required to visit housing projects under development to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply online, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org/jobs. A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration. NOTE: Resumes and other attachments to the application itself will not be utilized during the application evaluation.
APPLICATION SCREENING – qualifying: Candidates' applications, resumes, or other required documentation will be evaluated on a comparative basis against pre-established criterion. Those individuals whose materials best indicate possession of the stated requirements, may be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.
NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded by or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.
ORAL EXAMINATION – 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of 70% will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this or similar positions only. There is currently one (1) Regular, full time vacancy within the County Executive Office - Community Development division.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Lorin Calderon by e-mail at lorin.calderon@ventura.org or telephone at (805) 654-2959.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
MANAGEMENT
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
Memorandum of Agreement
Union Codes: MB3, MB4, MS, MT, MCC, MU
01
Describe your experience administering federal and state grant programs. In your response, include specific experience managing State and/or Federal grants or loan funding, for the creation of affordable housing.
In your response include:
A. Name of employer(s) where you gained this experience
B. Job title(s) held
C. Duties and responsibilities working with subrecipients, monitoring and ensuring compliance, tracking expenditures and reporting to federal and state partners.
If you do not have this work experience please type, "no experience."
02
Describe your experience in supervisory roles including supporting staff development and addressing performance concerns or corrective action plans. In your response, include:
A. Types of classifications supervised
B. Number of staff
C. Years of experience (yrs./mos.)
D. Related activities you performed as a supervisor, such as training, conducting performance evaluations, imposing corrective/disciplinary action, hiring and termination decisions.
If you do not have this work experience please type, "no experience."
03
Describe your experience in developing, implementing, and applying criteria to recommend the allocation of limited financial resources for the development of new housing units.
In your response, include:
A. Your role
B. Your experience in developing rubrics or other tools for reviewing and ranking applications for funding to develop affordable housing and the key criteria considered in the development/application of this tool
C. Any obstacles you have encountered in reviewing/ranking/recommending projects to policy-makers for funding.
If you do not have this work experience please type, "no experience."
04
Are you willing and able to conduct effective oral presentations to a variety of audiences including the Board of Supervisors, community groups, and city councils?
Yes
No
05
Describe your experience with professional public speaking and delivering presentations. In your response, please include the following:
A. the type and size of audience
B. the topics you have presented on, and
C. the employer(s) in which you acquired the experience.
If you have no such experience, please type "no experience."
06
Describe your experience collaborating with multiple and diverse levels of an organization and various departments/agencies to achieve objectives. Provide one example which highlights your collaborative skillset to achieve a shared objective among stakeholders.
If you have no such experience, please type "no experience."
07
Briefly describe your proficiency (Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced) with Microsoft Word and Excel. In your response, provide examples that demonstrate your proficiency level and types of documents produced.
If you do not have experience, please type "no experience."
08
Provide an example of a project you led in which you facilitated the development of affordable housing units. In your response, include:
A. Your role
B. Scope of the project
C. Stakeholders involved
D. Any obstacles you encountered and how they were resolved.
If you do not have this experience please type, "no experience."
09
As not every desired quality of the ideal Housing Solutions Director can be captured in the work experience section, please use this section to set out any valuable attributes or knowledge that you would bring to this position.
Required Question
Agency
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://hr.ventura.org
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