Housing Development Administrator

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Posting Close Date Applicants must submit their completed application by 06-21-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST Application and Special Instructions As part of this online application process, all applicants are required to submit both an updated resume and cover letter at the time of application. **Applications received that do not contain BOTH a resume and a cover letter addressing the prompt below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process. COVER LETTER PROMPT Describe how your experience in administration, affordable housing or real estate development, or community development has prepared you to lead the planning, financing, and delivery of complex housing projects. Highlight your ability to evaluate sites, structure financing packages, navigate entitlements, and build partnerships with developers, architects, investors, and public agencies. Share a specific example where you successfully advanced a housing deal or initiative by aligning funding sources, community needs, and policy goals. Finally, explain why you are passionate about expanding affordable housing opportunities and how you would bring that commitment to advancing the City of Tucson's housing development pipeline? ABOUT THIS JOB Position Specific Summary The Housing Development Administrator leads the City of Tucson's efforts to expand and deliver affordable housing by overseeing the planning, financing, and execution of the housing development pipeline. This role manages projects from site evaluation and deal structuring through entitlements, financing, and completion, ensuring alignment with City goals, HUD and federal compliance requirements, and community needs. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Administrator supervises a multidisciplinary team including planning, finance, and construction staff. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with a strong background in real estate development, housing finance, and project delivery to shape Tucson's housing future, strengthen partnerships, and deliver sustainable, high-quality housing solutions that serve the community. Duties and Responsibilities Oversees the planning, implementation, direction and management of all functions and resources of the section to achieve the strategic objectives of the department and the City in an efficient and effective manner. Develops and manages section budget, including non-profit income and donations, grant funding, and allocation of operational costs. Assists with the implementation and evaluation of department policies, programs, projects and procedures. Oversees and manages the full development project pipeline, ensuring timely progress, strategic alignment, and balanced resource allocation across initiatives. Leads program planning and execution by analyzing data, and timeline, monitoring project compliance, and implementing corrective actions to optimize employee performance. Supervises a team of lead and senior staff, coordinating their work and projects to ensure timely, high - quality results that best support the goals of the department. Builds a strong, motivated team by hiring and developing staff, managing performance, resolving issues, and aligning day - to -day operations. Leads housing policy efforts by implementing HAST goals, supporting departmental reporting such as People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan (PCHIP), Annual Action Plan (AAP), Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), coordinating with Planning and Development Services Department, representing the department on Borad, Commissions, and Committees, preparing materials for leadership, and providing direct support to affordable housing developers through fee waivers and local support letters. Oversees planning and design for housing projects by evaluating sites, coordinating with architects and engineers, and aligning development with zoning, environmental, and community needs. Manages financing and grant processes, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program applications, proformas, reporting, and presentations, while supporting affordable housing developers through impact fee waivers and local support letters. Manages housing development projects from budgeting to construction, ensuring cost - effectiveness, sustainability, and alignment with environmental goals like energy efficiency and green space integration. Oversees project timelines, Request for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and interdepartmental coordination, while identifying risks, resolving conflicts, and supporting public- facing events. Builds strong relationships with government officials, community leaders, and external partners to secure approvals, lead public engagement efforts, manage communications, and support affordable housing developers and community inquiries as a representative of the City. Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. Work conditions as fo

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