Manager of State Housing Programs

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)is seeking a Manager of State Housing Programs in the Division of Housing Development!

AGENCY MISSION:

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is responsible for building more homes and lowering housing costs across the Commonwealth through partnerships with municipalities, housing authorities, and community stakeholders

*OVERVIEW OF ROLE:*

The Manager of State Housing Programs oversees all aspects of the bond-funded Transit Oriented Development (TOD) program and the Climate Resilient Housing (CRH) program, including oversight of the contractor to EOHLC, Mass Housing Partnership (MHP), and the full range of program administration activities.

This role also oversees all aspects of the bond-funded Housing Stabilization Fund (HSF) program, including application reviews, preparation of award letters, vendor set-ups, and contracting; participation in loan closings; tracking of commitments and expenditures.

The Manager serves as the lead staff member on project closing calls, as requested, and supervises closing staff. They also support the close-out of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), including approval of requisitions and maintenance of final tracking systems.

In addition, the Manager coordinates with other division managers to implement housing initiatives across the Division and addresses programmatic gaps as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

*1. Participate in regularly scheduled rental and ownership competitions by overseeing the review work done by supporting staff*

· Directly review applications as needed.

· Coordinate with reviews being overseen by other division managers.

· Prepare funding recommendations, in coordination with other managers, for the Division Undersecretary.

*2. Oversee work of reporting staff on numerous loan closings per year and participate directly as a staff lead on certain calls*

· Ensure that reporting staff are correctly following all steps in the loan closing process.

· Ensure that staff are following set-ups for vendor codes and accurate and timely contract preparation and execution.

· Ensure that staff participate, as directed, on loan closing calls with developers, counsel, and other lenders.

· Participate directly in such calls as needed.

· Coordinate on loan closing issues as needed with MassDocs counsel and loan staff at quasi-public agencies.

*3. Oversee work of reporting staff on compliance monitoring.*

· Participate in quarterly meetings and/or quarterly written reviews prepared by Division’s outside contractors for compliance.

· Ensure that proper follow-up occurs if contractors identify project issues.

· Inform Deputy Director and Undersecretary of important monitoring issues.

4.*Track all commitments and expenditures of programs assigned to this position*

· Oversee (and directly participate in) weekly updates to commitment/expenditure spreadsheets for various assigned bond programs; and as directed, various American Rescue Plan Act of 2021(ARPA) programs.

· Participate in regular commitment/expenditure update meetings with Deputy Director and/or Undersecretary.

· Coordinate with other managers on any disclosures related to co- funded projects.

5. Coordinate internally and with quasis, Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) and MassHousing, on certain programs.

· Oversee and ensure that the HSF/Preservation/ Climate Resilience/TOD funds are properly invoiced by MHP.

· Ensure that EOHLC wires funds accurately and on time to the various escrow accounts at MHP.

· Assist the Deputy Director and/or Undersecretary in collecting and reviewing MHP and MassHousing’s mandatory regular reports on several ARPA programs, including ARPA-1 Rental and ARPA Commonwealth Builders.

6.Participate in project work-outs, refinancings, and/or sales, as requested, by Deputy Director and Undersecretary:

· Coordinate the review of documentation submitted by sponsor.

· Directly perform the reviews.

· Coordinate with other public lenders and MassDocs counsel.

· Prepare recommendations to Deputy Director and/or Undersecretary on actions requested by project owners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Outstanding communication skills

2. Outstanding interpersonal skills

3. Knowledge of community development and housing programs

4. Knowledge of municipal government and legislative process at state level

5. Knowledge of fundamental real estate financing principles

6. Ability to supervise and motivate staff

7. Experience in real estate and/or community development

8. Experience in municipal and/or state government

9. Travel across the state will be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

10. Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

COMMENTS:

Please upload resume and cover letter.

This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days, as needed.

Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position and the Human Resources Division’s Recruiting Guidelines. In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

*PRE-OFFER PROCESS:*

A background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division prior to the candidate being hired.