NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Housing Policy and Planning Administrator (Grants) - Housing Department
San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $174K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of San José, which is dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community. The Housing Policy and Planning Administrator will manage the Housing Department’s grants programs, ensuring compliance and effective delivery of services to low- and moderate-income residents.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
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Responsibilities
Develops, supports, and models a positive and productive workplace culture and customer service emphasis based on equity, respect, and inclusion
Plans and implements an annual workplan for the Grants Team
Coordinates and develops the Five-Year Consolidated plan and associated Annual Action plans, including public outreach; and, oversees their successful and timely submission to HUD
Prepares all required funding performance reports, including the federal Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), as well as additional data analyzing effects of the use of funds to benefit residents in protected classes
Organizes and administers the CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA programs and the associated Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) activities
Develops Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for grant funded services
Prepares memoranda and PowerPoint presentations to the City Council, Council Committees, and the Housing and Community Development Commission. Assists in answering questions at public meetings
Monitors all grant fund uses to ensure compliance with agreements and makes recommendations for improved delivery of goods and services
Oversees and provides direction on the preparation of grant agreements and risk-based monitoring plans
Prepares an annual budget, controls and monitors expenses with the budget. Ensures funding uses and conditions align with grant requirements
Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises a diverse staff
Collaborates closely with the Homelessness Response Team on Requests for Proposal, grant origination, grant documentation, and monitoring of grantees
Collaborates closely with the Policy and Planning Team on ideas for preparation of plans and funding priorities, advocacy regarding federal funding rules, neighborhood-focused investment strategies, and other policy and planning initiatives
Coordinates and partners with a variety of City staff, departments, and nonprofits to coordinate programs and activities, address issues or concerns, administer grants, and share information regarding opportunities and priorities
Oversees a variety of grant funded Community Development Initiative (CDI) projects such as improving access to City facilities, rehabilitation of non-profit facilities, and health and safety improvements to affordable housing
Participates in various countywide coordination meetings to address the needs of low- and moderate-income residents
Strengthens community partnerships and collaborates with community and/other partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, planning, public or business administration or related field
Five (5) years of professional analytic or professional administrative experience which includes at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in housing, development, or redevelopment
Possession of a valid State of California driver's license
This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an 'Assuming Office Form 700' with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office
Preferred
Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal, and state rules and regulations
Demonstrates experience with analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information
Demonstrates experience managing a grant program
Thoroughly understands federal and State housing and community development laws and regulations including Community Development Block Grants, HOME Investment Partnership funds, Emergency Solutions Grants, HOPWA, and funding from other State and federal agencies
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Disability
Savings Plans
Paid leave
Educational reimbursements
Holiday pay
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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