2006/06/27 City Council Resolution (12)RESOLUTION NO. 2006- 174
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING A JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION
OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has completed a classification and
compensation review of the position of Housing and Redevelopment Project Manager in the
Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager as the Personnel Officer for the City has reviewed the
classification study and recommends the position be reclassified to Housing and
Redevelopment Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City has created a job description (attached) for the position, conducted
a salary survey, and met with the appropriate employee bargaining unit, the Rohnert Park
Employees' Association (RPEA), as required; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends the position be designated exempt under
the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), report to the Community Development Director, and be
placed at the following RPEA salary range and rate:
POSITION RANGE MONTHLY SALARY
Housing & Redevelopment Manager 92X $6,075 - $7,385
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends retaining the position of Housing and
Redevelopment Project Manager in the event of a future need; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rohnert Park City Council that the
above is hereby approved.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 27" day of June, 2006.
CITY OF R
Mayor Tim smith
BREEZE: AYE FLORES: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE VIDAK -MAR TIINEZ: AYE SMITH: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (o) ABSTAIN: (o)
City of Rohnert Park
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER
DEFINITION
Plans, organizes, directs, implements, and manages housing development and
redevelopment programs and activities and provides responsible staff assistance to the
Community Development Commission (CDC), the City Council, and the Rent Appeals
Board (RAB); performs other duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Housing and Redevelopment Manager is a single position class responsible. for
housing and redevelopment functions, managing and performing a variety of activities
connected with the development, implementation and monitoring of affordable housing
programs, commercial redevelopment projects, and low and moderate income housing
funds of the City's redevelopment agency (CDC). The incumbent works independently
under.limited supervision, exercising a great deal of independent judgment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by the Director of Community Development.
Assignment instructions and /or direction may be received from the City Council, the
RAB and /or the CDC. The incumbent may also directly supervise assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)
• Develops, analyzes, recommends and implements goals, objectives, policies
and priorities for affordable housing projects and redevelopment projects and
programs
• Analyzes, applies and interprets ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, and
legislation related to affordable housing and redevelopment programs and
issues
• Plans, organizes, implements and directs improvements to existing housing and
redevelopment projects and programs; monitors compliance with federal, state
and local laws and regulations
• Develops, implements, and amends CDC's "Five -Year Implementation Plan"
and /or Redevelopment Plan as necessary; ensures and monitors
program /project compliance with Redevelopment Plan, federal, state laws and
regulations
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• Directs the development and implementation of affordable housing project
agreements; recommends development projects and financing options for the
low and moderate income housing funds for increasing and improving the supply
of affordable housing to meet CDC goals and objectives, ensuring appropriate
affordable housing incentives and requirements are included
• Directs the development and implementation of redevelopment programs and
projects; reviews and analyzes documents to determine financial feasibility of
proposed projects and recommends financing alternatives
• Manages real estate transactions, including property disposition activities;
facilitates City /CDC negotiations with landowners and developers for housing
and redevelopment purposes; reviews proposals within the project area and the
City to evaluate the feasibility of proposed projects seeking CDC /City assistance
• Coordinates various development tasks associated with real estate acquisitions,
including environmental review documents and engineering reports and
documentation; reads and interprets detailed project plans and specifications to
determine compliance with codes and ordinances
• Analyzes, recommends and assists in the development and implementation of
economic development programs, projects and strategies, particularly as they
relate to redevelopment projects
• Assists with development and administration of CDC Budget; analyzes and
recommends projects and programs for funding; provides data regarding
approved programs and projects
• Prepares, coordinates and submits Annual Report as required by Health and
Safety Code
• Prepares and monitors program budgets, grants and loan applications
• Attends on -site and off -site meetings and makes public presentations
• Consults with and maintains effective relationships with citizens' organizations,
public officials, consultants, developers, other cities and county agencies, and
others to develop and implement housing and redevelopment projects
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• Consults with City Attorney, consultants, and hearing examiner /arbitrator as
necessary
• Monitors contract compliance of program contractors
• Acts as Secretary for the RAB; develops and prepares agendas; receives,
reviews, analyzes, and prepares recommendations regarding petitions for rent
control hearings
• Composes, prepares, and presents technical and other reports, correspondence,
bulletins, resolutions, agreements, and proposes changes to codes, ordinances,
rules and regulations
• Responds to and resolves complaints between residents, contractors or
landowners
• Trains, supervises and evaluates work of assigned staff, and participates in the
selection of staff
• Schedules work and solves problems
QUALIFICATIONS
Sufficient education and /or experience to oversee affordable housing and
redevelopment projects.
Education and /or Experience:
Positions in this class typically require: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
or university with academic course work in public administration, business
administration, real estate, planning, urban studies, geography, economics,
architecture, or closely- related field and three years of professional redevelopment,
planning, or housing development experience in a public or private setting, or an
equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform
the essential duties of the job listed above. Some familiarity with affordable housing
policies and procedures is highly desirable.
Knowledge of:
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of housing development
and affordable housing policies and programs
• Housing and urban development programs and California Redevelopment Law
and regulations
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• General knowledge of public administration, finance, budgeting, and accounting
Skill to:
• Use spreadsheets and word processing software packages, organizing data and
materials, and preparing reports and documents
Ability to:
• Plan and implement affordable housing development projects and
redevelopment programs and projects
• Analyze facts and draw logical conclusions
• Review and analyze financial documents and information
• Interpret and apply a variety of government rules, laws, and policies while
performing a variety of administrative assignments
• Independently perform difficult, complex, and specialized housing studies and
coordinate housing development projects
• Take responsibility and exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of
authority
• Create and maintain appropriate and accurate records
• Write clear and concise correspondence and reports
• Clearly, accurately, and in a professional manner, communicate program
policies and procedures to the public and make presentations in public
• Establish work priorities and realistic time deadlines
• Work without close supervision or direction in the accomplishment of housing
and redevelopment goals and objectives
• Respond courteously, efficiently, and effectively to questions and inquiries from
elected officials, members of boards, commissions and the public
• Select, train, supervise and evaluate assigned administrative support staff
• Follow oral and written directions
• Learn and utilize new technology
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Licensing Requirements: (positions in this class typically require)
• Valid California Driver's License if driving is required
Working Conditions:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning,
kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, and lifting in the performance of daily activities.
The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, fine coordination in
preparing and reviewing statistical reports and data, using a computer keyboard.
Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading reports and
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using the computer. Hearing is required when providing phone and face -to -face
customer service and participating in meetings. The need to lift, drag, and push files,
paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Unit: Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA)
Approved By: City Council
Date Approved: June 27, 2006