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Montgomery County, PA · 2 days ago

Deputy Administrator - Affordable Housing - HHS - Housing and Community Development

Norristown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $93K/yr

4+ years exp

Montgomery County, PA is seeking a Deputy Administrator for Affordable Housing, responsible for overseeing affordable housing initiatives under various programs. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and advocating for affordable housing development in the county.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementPublic SafetySocial Assistance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the HOME and HOME-ARP programs, including project underwriting, written agreements, compliance monitoring, and reporting

Oversee administration of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (PA Act 137) for affordable housing projects and the First Time Homebuyers program. Ensure alignment with county priorities and applicable regulations

Lead efforts to finance and support new affordable housing developments, including LIHTC projects, and preservation of existing affordable housing stock

Develop strategies for leveraging public and private resources to maximize impact

Serve as a subject matter expert on affordable housing policy and funding mechanisms

Advocate for zoning and land use reforms that support affordable housing development

Educate municipal leaders, community stakeholders, and the public on housing needs and solutions

Contribute to long-term planning for housing affordability in Montgomery County

Manage and mentor a small team to ensure effective program delivery and professional growth

Represent OHCD at public meetings, community events, and on relevant committees

Conduct research and analysis on housing trends, demographics, and market conditions

Utilize tools such as ArcGIS, Power BI, and other data visualization platforms to inform decision-making

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Affordable housing programsHousing finance expertiseData analysis toolsSupervisory experienceBudgetary skillsPlanning techniquesGrant writing experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skills

Required

Master's degree in urban planning, Public Administration, Real Estate Development, or related field, plus 4+ years of relevant supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong knowledge of federal and state affordable housing programs, including HOME, HOME-ARP, LIHTC, and CDBG

Experience with housing finance, underwriting, and loan structuring

Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Power BI, Tableau)

Valid driver's license is required