Housing Development Administrator en Tucsonaz

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 11-01-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: As part of this online application process, all applicants are required to submit a resume and a cover letter at the time of application. Applications without a resume and cover letter will be considered incomplete and will not receive further review. Resumes and cover letters received after the application closing date will not be accepted.

Describe how your experience in administration, affordable housing or real estate development, or community development has prepared you to lead the planning, financing, and delivery of complex housing projects. Highlight your ability to evaluate sites, structure financing packages, navigate entitlements, and build partnerships with developers, architects, investors, and public agencies. Share a specific example where you successfully advanced a housing deal or initiative by aligning funding sources, community needs, and policy goals. Finally, explain why you are passionate about expanding affordable housing opportunities and how you would bring that commitment to advancing the City of Tucson’s housing development pipeline?

ABOUT THIS JOB

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, implementation, direction and management of all functions and resources of the section to achieve the strategic objectives of the department and the City in an efficient and effective manner. Develops and manages section budget, including non-profit income and donations, grant funding, and allocation of operational costs. Assists with the implementation and evaluation of department policies, programs, projects and procedures.

• Oversees and manages the full development project pipeline, ensuring timely progress, strategic alignment, and balanced resource allocation across initiatives. Leads program planning and execution by analyzing data, and timeline, monitoring project compliance, and implementing corrective actions to optimize employee performance.

• Supervises a team of lead and senior staff, coordinating their work and projects to ensure timely, high – quality results that best support the goals of the department. Builds a strong, motivated team by hiring and developing staff, managing performance, resolving issues, and aligning day – to -day operations.

• Leads housing policy efforts by implementing HAST goals, supporting departmental reporting such as People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan (PCHIP), Annual Action Plan (AAP), Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), coordinating with Planning and Development Services Department, representing the department on Borad, Commissions, and Committees, preparing materials for leadership, and providing direct support to affordable housing developers through fee waivers and local support letters.

• Oversees planning and design for housing projects by evaluating sites, coordinating with architects and engineers, and aligning development with zoning, environmental, and community needs. Manages financing and grant processes, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program applications, proformas, reporting, and presentations, while supporting affordable housing developers through impact fee waivers and local support letters.

• Manages housing development projects from budgeting to construction, ensuring cost – effectiveness, sustainability, and alignment with environmental goals like energy efficiency and green space integration. Oversees project timelines, Request for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and interdepartmental coordination, while identifying risks, resolving conflicts, and supporting public- facing events.

Work Conditions as Follows

Mostly office environment. Some exposure to light physical or environmental conditions (noise, dust, weather, etc.)

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Five (5) years of relevant experience

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Valid and Unrestricted Class D- Driver.



Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Real Estate Development, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.

Experience developing affordable or multifamily housing.

Experience with public agency requirements and construction compliance standards (CDBG, HOME, NEPA, Davis- Bacon, Section 3, Section 106 etc.).

Experience applying zoning regulations, land use planning principles, and environmental consideration in professional or project-based settings.

Strong communication and negotiation skills to engage with stakeholders effectively.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J1480 - Community Services Administrator

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade

G110

Hourly Range

$35.37 - 53.05 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Housing and Community Development

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Housing-and-Community-Development

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.  The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.  If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).  Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD 

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 520-791-2619.   

Recruiter Name

Stephanie Vejar (202915)

Recruiter Email

[email protected]

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.

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