Project Manager (Housing Community Developer IV)

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is an award-winning provider of affordable housing recognized regionally and nationally for its achievements. The FCRHA, a US Department of Housing and Urban Development-designated “Moving to Work” agency, was established in 1966 as a separate political body from the Fairfax County Government and possesses specific powers granted by state law to act as the County’s local housing finance agency.

In 1973, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors established the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). HCD serves as staff to the FCRHA as well as the Board of Supervisors. Under this unique, synergistic arrangement, HCD manages a wide variety of housing programs and services, including all real estate finance, development, and preservation activities of the FCRHA – including an expanding portfolio of public-private partnership projects.

THE MISSION:
The mission of HCD is to serve the people of Fairfax County by creating housing opportunities to promote inclusive and thriving communities. Fairfax County’s strategic focus is on providing affordable housing for those with the greatest need, including individuals and families experiencing homelessness, persons with disabilities, and people with extremely low incomes.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted a goal of no net loss of affordable housing in the county and in 2022, doubled the County’s affordable housing production goal from 5,000 to 10,000 net new units affordable to households earning up to 60 percent area median income by 2034. This ambitious goal has spurred a robust need to develop new opportunities for affordable housing production and preservation through the work of the Capital Planning and Development Division within HCD, in partnership with other county agencies.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
This position serves as a project manager within the Capital Planning and Development Division and supports the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) in its work to expand and facilitate affordable housing opportunities in Fairfax County. Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for the overall development and management of self-development and public-private partnership projects, including rehabilitation and new construction of low- and moderate-income housing and associated community/public facilities. The individual acts as an agency representative and manages project development, entitlements, design, construction, schedule, and budget. The individual leads a diverse group of project stakeholders in the successful completion of assigned projects using a team-based approach, ensuring project finance, legal documents, and design process are coordinated with development partners, stakeholders, and other interested agencies. The position ensures project compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and provides periodic updates of project progress to senior officials, state and federal agencies, and community groups. They prepare Board items and present to the Board of Supervisors, Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA), community members, and other groups as required. The position proactively and effectively manages internal and external stakeholders to deliver on-budget and on-time completion of assigned projects that meet agency requirements.

Read about Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, click here. Review the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority reports, click here.

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Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Depending on the area of expertise listed below, any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree plus the required years of experience will be considered.   

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a related field of study such as planning, engineering, architecture, economics, construction science, business or public administration, finance, real estate, social work, public policy or other related field; Plus four years of experience related to an assigned program area.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license (Required at the time of application)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:
• Criminal Background Investigation
• Driving Record Check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred candidates will have a minimum of five years of project and program management experience working on the planning, design, and/or construction of capital improvement projects, affordable housing development, infrastructure development, and public-private partnerships.
• Project management experience on highly complex public-private partnership, building, and real estate development projects. Highly motivated, with exceptional communication (i.e., verbal, written, and presentation) and team leadership skills.
• Significant experience in dealing with public and private development partners in creating high quality development proposals, conducting comparative analysis of competing development options, and negotiating complex project development agreements.
• Experience with community engagement as part of public sector land development processes.
• Experience in affordable housing development financing and working knowledge of local, state, and federal housing programs and financing tools, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).
• Project Management Professional or other applicable professional certification
• Knowledge of federal, state, or local building, and site codes and regulations and affordable housing programs.
• Must be able to work well with the community, local, state, and federal appointed and elected officials, and other county agencies.
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment and oriented toward providing outstanding customer service to end users and project stakeholders. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license. 
• Ability to read information on a computer monitor; effectively communicate; operate keyboard-driven equipment and computer.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift and handle materials with manual dexterity.
• May occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions. 
• Work is generally active in nature; incumbent must be sufficiently mobile and frequently move about to perform essential job duties; may be required to move items up to 25 pounds in weight.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.  

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.  TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Requisition 26-01168