Career Opportunity

Below Market Rate Rental Program Manager (9775-Senior Community Development Specialist II)

Recruitment: RTF0149119-01077867

Published: July 30, 2024

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About:

The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD)

MOHCD’s mission is to address social, economic, and racial inequities through the creation of affordable housing opportunities and the funding of essential services that are foundational for strong communities.  We are industry leaders in the implementation of policies for the creation, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing.  Through our lending programs we strengthen the social, physical and economic infrastructure of San Francisco’s low-income neighborhoods and communities in need. We actively collaborate with financial institutions, community-based organizations, non-profits, affordable housing providers, and other City agencies and staff, in our pursuit of a more equitable and affordable San Francisco.  In our hiring practices, we strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of our City and the populations we serve, and we urge qualified candidates of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.

Role description

Below Market Rate Rental Program Manager

MOHCD is organized into three divisions – Homeownership and Below Market Rate (HBMR), Housing Development, and Community Development. HBMR programs work within all divisions to inform policy and deliver affordable housing to the low- to middle-income communities it is intended to serve. HBMR focuses on creating and implementing housing policies that deliver safe, stable, and sustainable affordable housing. We are recognized nationally for our implementation of inclusionary programs and innovative affordable housing lottery preference programs that deliver hundreds of affordable ownership and rental units, each year. We are stewards of the City’s precious affordable housing resources and ensure that they are delivered to the intended households.

The Below Market Rate (BMR) Rental Program manager leads a staff of four and is responsible for the implementation of San Francisco planning code and a variety of other governing documents that create Inclusionary BMR rental units.  The positon oversees the monitoring of rental program compliance and provides technical assistance to developers on Inclusionary Housing and other zoning requirements and represents MOHCD before interagency committees, City boards and commissions, and other organizations and departments. The position also oversees the lease up of all City sponsored affordable rental housing and provides advice and technical assistance regarding particularly complex, sophisticated programmatic issues.  Under the supervision of the Director of Rental Programs and Affordable Housing Placement, the BMR Program Manager develops and implements training opportunities for all internal and external BMR staff and develops program administration policy and procedures coordinating with other government agencies, private corporations, and community organizations. The position is responsible for implementing procedures to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; leading program or project-related meetings; meeting with agencies and relevant individuals and monitoring progress of rental program lease up; and other related duties as required.

Our diverse staff and leadership work together to:

• Work in partnership with the City’s communities, organizations and people that have been most harmed by racial inequity to shape where they live and work, create thriving neighborhoods, celebrate diverse cultures and build intergenerational wealth through MOHCD policies, programs and practices.
• Guide and coordinate citywide housing policies under the direction of the Mayor and through collaboration with the Board of Supervisors and other City departments.
• Administer a diverse set of programs to develop new opportunities for home ownership for low to moderate income households in this high-cost city. 
• Monitor the long-term affordability and physical viability of the City’s Inclusionary portfolio of over 3,000 units to ensure that these valuable assets are being used by those in most need.
• Incubate new programs, initiatives, and mixed income housing developments that further our housing production and preservation activities.
• Conduct program evaluation and research to document housing needs and trends and communicate accomplishments to elected officials, collaborating partners, and the public at large.

How to qualify

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR

2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work or criminal justice; OR

3. Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR

4. Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.

SUBSTITUTION:

Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in affordable housing program administration. 
• Strong knowledge and expertise with affordable housing development, eligibility criteria, tenant and rental subsidy programs.
• Experience in a leadership role working with governmental regulators, community-based organizations, and/or financial institutions.
• Ability to lead a team effectively and effectively
• Commitment to San Francisco and specifically MOHCD’s racial equity goals.
• Commitment to the goal of increasing and preserving the stock of well-designed housing affordable to low and very low-income persons and households in San Francisco.
• Ability to effectively and sensitively communicate, both orally and in writing, and to work with a broad variety of people and agencies including developers, contractors, property owners, community organizations and tenants in carrying out City housing programs.
• Staff supervision experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Suite programs and other data management systems such as Salesforce.
• Familiarity and experience with contractors, developers, property management, and other real estate professionals active in the residential construction industry in San Francisco, including non-profit sponsored affordable housing
• Familiarity with housing program oversight and monitoring, including federal, state and City requirements applicable to MOHCD programs.
• Ability to conduct on-site walking inspections, which often requires climbing stairs.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in a team environment, to meet deadlines and to manage highly detailed work with accuracy. 

What else should I know?

Important Information:

Classification - 9775 - Senior Community Development Specialist II (Below Market Rate Rental Program Manager)

Status - Permanent Civil Service Position

Application Opening: Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Filing Deadline - Friday, August 16, 2024 - 11:59 pm

Annual Salary - $131,300 - $159,640

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Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2021-22.pdf .

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ .

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Selection Procedures - Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (100%)

Candidates will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of principles and practices of department specific programs including the goals and objectives of these programs; knowledge of activities of community agencies charged with carrying out the programs; knowledge of relevant Federal, State and Local Laws, procedures and regulations governing the department specific programs; ability to apply principles to define programs, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions in order to make recommendations regarding the visibility or proposed project and program activities, and determine alternate or additional sources of funding for proposed project and program activities, and ability to prepare written information in a clear, concise and well-organized manner, using appropriate rules of grammar and composition when composing reports, correspondence, and other documents.    A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation in order to be placed on the eligibility list according to the final score.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst at Karen Henderson - karen.henderson@sfgov.org.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.