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Position Description As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. This position will manage the Single Family or the Multi-Family Housing Development Division of the Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) Department. Work Location This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Job Duties and Responsibilities * Manage, supervise, plan, administer, and monitor complex financing programs and projects designed to improve or redevelop affordable ownership housing and support new and existing homeowners. * Develop policies and procedures for all real estate, construction management and engineering transactions. * Lead and supervise staff, establish and communicate assignments, and monitor performance. * Provide technical guidance in the area of housing development and finance and strategic real estate investment. * Provide underwriting expertise and analysis and assist in the establishment of underwriting guidelines, identify training needs of staff and initiate appropriate action. * Prepare and monitor program budgets, implementation plans, and program activities. * Coordinate project activities with other City Departments, Divisions of CPED, and outside organizations, resolving a variety of project management and financial issues. * Develop policies on housing issues including preservation of low income subsidized housing, mixed-income housing development, expanding fair housing choice, and homelessness issues and create strategies for implementation. * Provide analysis and implementation of financing tools to encourage private investment in affordable and mixed-income housing projects. * Collaborate with businesses and development partners to structure cost effective development proposals. * Negotiate development and redevelopment contract terms and conditions. * Develop, implement, and utilize a variety of programs and financial mechanisms to assist ownership housing development, stabilization, and redevelopment. * Schedule and implement project activity in coordination with other CPED Divisions, Hennepin County, and other housing advocacy or funding organizations and groups. * Prepare and present reports, including City Council reports. * Act as a liaison with City staff, Metropolitan Council, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, State Agencies, and other organizations regarding single or multi-family housing development. * Direct management of project records. * Manage community relations for housing development. * Present complex and potentially controversial proposals to boards, elected bodies and community groups. Required Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, a related field or equivalent Minimum Experience Eight years of relevant experience in management, residential development, property and finance Equivalency An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. Licenses/Certifications N/A Cover Letter/Resume A resume is preferred. You may attach an updated resume to your application. Selection Process The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candida es who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Background Check The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Union Representation This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Eligible List Statement The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established. Interview Selection The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * A Master's Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or a closely related field is preferred. * National Development Council or Housing Finance Certification highly desirable. * Solid understanding of real estate development, finance, equity raising, asset management, property management and design, and housing policy. * Knowledge of City, State, and Federal development and financing programs and related policies and procedures. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills. * Skill to effectively negotiate on complex issues and financial arrangements * Ability to plan, organize, and delegate work and to supervise and evaluate the work of technical staff involved with administering complex programs and projects. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse clientele and at all levels of City Government. * Knowledge of budgeting, and project financing principles and practices. * Previous experience in a political environment. Knowledge of government and city processes, operations, functions, and ordinances. Experience working with elected officials and presenting to elected bodies. * Familiarity with public and municipal administration, organizational practices and management techniques, including personnel administration and labor relations. * A track record of forging partnerships and collaborating with a wide variety of constituents, including business, government, non-profit, religious, and cultural organizations. * Demonstrated success in managing or leading high-functioning teams to achieve results. As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.