- Salary
- $150k – $170k/yr
- Location
- Michigan, MI, MI, US
- Seniority
- Director
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND
The Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) finances, underwrites, and administers housing and public-serving facility investments that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Detroit. Through HRD and the City’s partners in housing, including the Detroit Housing Commission, the City of Detroit is committed to ensuring that every Detroiter has access to safe, decent, and affordable housing. HRD makes strategic investments in the City’s existing affordable housing stock and new development to ensure the long-term population and physical growth of Detroit. HRD primarily, though not exclusively, makes these investments utilizing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding.
HRD is focused on the production of housing, with a strong focus on income restricted affordable housing. It facilitates the production of housing by managing commercial land sales, guiding housing policy often through the creation of strategy, and working with a range of partners to address financing and other development industry needs. The Deputy Director will be responsible for ensuring that HRD’s investments and operations are high functioning and align with the Rise Higher platform of Mayor Mary Sheffield.
OVERVIEW
The Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) seeks a Deputy Director to lead the department in pursuit of its mission to soundly and transparently invest funds to ensure that housing and neighborhoods are high quality, affordable, and accessible to and for all Detroiters. The HRD Deputy Director reports to the Director of HRD. In collaboration with HRD senior staff, the Director and Deputy Director are responsible for developing and achieving the programmatic and operational goals of the department and ensuring alignment with the priorities of the Mayor Sheffield Administration. The Deputy Director is appointed by the HRD Director.
The Deputy Director will collaborate with the Director in managing the department’s affordable housing investment activities through the underwriting and asset management divisions. These two divisions are responsible for providing needed capital for affordable housing construction and their financial and programmatic performance over time. They work closely with the public-private partnerships and development services division.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as the chief investment officer for HRD affordable housing investments and asset management portfolio. Related
- Oversee alignment of notice of funding availability with department priorities issuance.
- Ensure consistent adherence to funding housing development and investment policies and procedures.
- Manage HRD’s internal asset review committee and loan committee proceedings.
- Provide strategic guidance on the development of policies and programs to help HRD better carry out its mission
- Implement a strategy to create and preserve thousands of affordable units across the income spectrum.
- Provide leadership on affordable housing issues at the city, state, and federal levels (e.g. Michigan State Housing Development Authority, HUD).
- Establish effective working relationships with executive management at city agencies involved in development and permitting processes. C
- Create and maintain a system for investment decisions, implementation, oversight and review, and reporting of all housing funds.
- Represent the City of Detroit and its affordable housing priorities at external events and engagements, including on some nights and weekends.
- Manage the creation of policy papers and reports for the Mayor’s Office, City boards and commissions, Detroit City Council, and other elected officials.
- With the director, oversee management of department employees
- Manage implementation of key departmental initiatives and Administration priorities.
- Coordinate between HRD’s data management staff and the Department of Innovation and Technology to ensure that HRD has the technological software necessary to support departmental operations
- Motivate and encourage employees at all levels in the department to reach organizational goals and objectives
- Work with HRD senior staff on the timely clearance of any federal monitoring findings
- Oversee annual performance measurement process so that employees have cascading goals that align with the mission and strategic priorities of the department
- Implement performance-based contract and project management solutions
- Maintain and build key relationships with internal and community-based stakeholders
- Develop and manage performance of a strategic plan for HRD in coordination with the Director, department leadership, and staff.
- Identify and manage strategic high-impact initiatives as they arise.
- Further department culture and fulfillment of mission by
- regularly participating with employee engagement committee.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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- Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with major course work in business or public administration, or a closely related field.
- Ten (10) years’ relevant professional experience in roles of progressive responsibility is required.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in executive level operations or strategic management is strongly preferred.
- At least ten (10) years of experience in affordable housing development or investment.
- Exceptional executive presence, business acumen and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated exceptional experience in performance improvement and problem solving in government/political environments.
- Intermediate knowledge of USC 2 CFR 200 (super circular) requirements. Experience with federally funded programs and with citizen or quasi-governmental boards is an asset.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and skills. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000 The City of Detroit offers a rich and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, pension plan, flexible work options, and generous paid time off, including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For detailed information, please visit https://detroitmi.gov/departments/human-resources-department/city-employee-benefits-information
An internal recruitment committee will evaluate applications and select candidates for interviews with the Housing Director and senior leadership. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected for follow up interviews through the application deadline. There is a preference to fill the position quickly.
Submit an application, including a letter of interest and resume, by August 21, 2026 electronically through the City of Detroit Jobs portal.
Skills
UnderwritingProject Management