Position Description

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Managers who will plan, organize, and manage the activities of Housing Production, Housing Finance, Housing Rehabilitation, Housing Development, and/or Neighborhood Revitalization functions.

Two positions are in the Planning & Development Department. The first position will facilitate affordable housing development for the City, coordinate environmental assessments and other pre-development activities, identify affordable housing opportunities, support the disposal of surplus land, perform research, report write, and supervise assigned staff.

The second position will manage various funding sources for affordable housing development (including State and Federal sources), and will work with the affordable housing development community to both subsidize and expedite projects, perform research, report and monitor grant programs, and supervise assigned staff.

Two positions are in the City Attorney¿s Office, Division of Code Enforcement¿s Community Compliance and Rental Housing Units. Managers will implement principles and practices of one or more of the following disciplines: housing rehabilitation and maintenance, zoning and public nuisance compliance, neighborhood revitalization, reactive and proactive code enforcement, grant programs, mobile home park and hotel/motel inspection programs, and rental housing improvement.

In addition, Managers will develop and assess operational goals, draft policies, implement procedures, and provide oversight in the implementation of work plans.

The City is seeking strong leaders who are highly motivated, organized, and possesses the ability to accomplish goals with a high degree of diplomacy, compassion and sound independent judgment.

These are unclassified positions in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 14 Classification: City of Management Employee Association (CFMEA)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes $75 per month.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.55 hours per month with cash out provisions.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by The City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by The City.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance and qualified medical expenses.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Social Services, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a closely related field;

AND

Four (4) years of experience in Community Development or Public Administration with a governmental agency, supplemented by at least one year of supervisory experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.

A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Eligible applicants certified for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

To Apply for this Position

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view the "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

After the final filing date, completed applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates will be invited to interview.

Inquiries should be directed to:

LeShea Tarver, Senior Human Resources Analyst
(559) 621-6950
Leshea.Tarver@fresno.gov
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, California 93721-3614