Department:
Financial Management
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Are you passionate about making a difference in your community through affordable housing? Our Office of Financial Management is looking for a senior-level professional to join the team and play a key role in managing and supporting critical housing programs such as the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). In this role, you'll help shape local housing plans, evaluate program performance, and guide the delivery of down payment assistance and rehabilitation loans for income-qualified residents. You'll also work closely with contractors, legal and financial professionals, and community partners to ensure compliance and success across housing initiatives.
If you’re experienced in housing program oversight, comfortable leading meetings, and ready to support residents on their path to stable housing, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
About the Position
In this role, you will be responsible for...
Operational Program Compliance
Support the Program Manager in managing housing programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and timely goal achievement.
Conduct research and analysis to contribute to housing plans and policy development, including Fair Housing Initiatives.
Lead meetings with stakeholders and the public, offering guidance and responding to program-related inquiries.
Act as a liaison and staff support for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, as required by statute.
Prepare communications and policy documents.
Grant Monitoring and Reporting
Monitor fiscal and program progress of grant-funded activities, identifying issues and recommending improvements.
Review financial reports and gather required documentation for federal, state, and internal reporting systems.
Communicate regularly with stakeholders to collect and compile data for quarterly and annual reports.
Assist with budget adoption and fiscal adjustments using county financial systems and procedures.
Loan Servicing and Administration
Process and review applications for downpayment, repair, rehabilitation, and other loan-based assistance programs.
Evaluate loan applications by analyzing ownership, credit, assets, liabilities, home equity, and property appraisals.
Review contractor documents and ensure compliance with technical provisions and cost eligibility.
Coordinate with legal, financial, and title professionals to ensure proper documentation and program delivery.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)
As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.
About You
To be considered for this role, you must have the following:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Planning, or a job-related field -WITH- three (3) years of professional job-related experience.
-OR- Master’s degree can count for one year of experience.
-OR- Seven (7) years of professional job-related experience in the management of technical projects/programs and strategic planning may substitute for the required education.
The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:
Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.
Knowledge: Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Planning, or a job-related field.
Related Work Experience: Two (2) years of federal or state grant experience, to include those working with or administering housing grant programs such as HOME or SHIP.
Regulatory Expertise & Compliance: Proficient in federal, state, and local grant requirements with the ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them effectively.
Project & Stakeholder Management: Skilled in leading high-priority, time-sensitive projects, managing multiple tasks independently, and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Communication & Documentation: Capable of educating others, fostering professional relationships, and producing clear, concise reports and policy documents.
Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $61,734.40 - $70,000.00, based on experience.
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
- Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
- For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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