State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Housing and Community Development Manager (2156MP)

$47.27-$64.46 Hourly / $3,781.42-$5,156.14 BiWeekly /
$98,695.00-$134,575.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Housing this class is accountable for directing housing and/or community development programs and/or projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of a unit or units.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of one or more units;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Tracks progress and evaluates goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy and procedures;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assist in preparation of agency budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact program or project activities;
  • Provides technical assistance and administrative oversight of local, state, regional, federal and private aid programs for housing and community development purposes;
  • Plans and conducts special studies and evaluations on program operations;
  • Assists with formulation of legislative changes affecting programs and projects;
  • Makes recommendations regarding policy, programs and funding decisions;
  • Represents department at public forums as required;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • principles and objectives of housing and community development related programs including but not limited to capital subsidy programs for affordable housing and housing and homeless services programs;
  • Knowledge of
    • public housing management and associated processes;
    • real estate development and finance;
    • public and private housing financing models;
    • commercial lending or equity investment underwriting;
    • local housing authorities' functions and processes;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience in administering housing and community development programs including the areas of affordable housing and community development, real estate finance and/or development, legal, underwriting, project management, advocacy or policymaking capacity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity performing the most complex duties related to the development, implementation and monitoring of housing programs and projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in housing and community development, housing studies, housing and human environments, urban planning, business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(34)-Statistics/Research/Planning

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 64

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Housing and Community Development Manager in Salary Group MP 64 approved effective April 3, 2015. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final 23-001

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/03/2023
CLASS: 2156MP; EST: 10/31/2014; REV: 1/9/2023;