Operations Manager / Community Development – Pasco County, FL (New Port Richey)

Current Pasco County Employees:  Please refer to the Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual for starting salary information.

Department:  Community Development

Location:  New Port Richey

General Description:  Primarily responsible for the internal operations of a large urban community development and housing office that has programs for homeownership, rehabilitation, rental development, homelessness, public services, and neighborhood redevelopment. We are looking for a professional Operations Manager to plan, direct and coordinate all of the organization’s operations. Responsible for improving performance, productivity, efficiency and capability through the implementation of effective methods and strategies.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:  All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an Emergency. During an Emergency employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Manages multiple projects simultaneously; coordinates staff and resources, and liaise with other County departments and outside agencies to meet project timelines and achieve desired outcomes.

Ensures compliance of housing, rental, CDBG and homeless programs with state and federal law, and local agreements.

Coordinates and ensures the completion of all department annual and quarterly reports required by funding agencies and the County.

Act as the principal liaison with the Fiscal Services Department: reviews and approves payments in Tyler/MUNIs; approves vouchers in the Federal Financial Systems (IDIS and DRGR); assists in developing a budget that meets program and administrative goals; ensures all purchase orders have enough funding in the proper accounts, and that funding is available to complete all projects anticipated for the year; assists with audit requirements.

Supervises the management of a multi-million dollar  loan portfolio; ensures that all accounts are correct and reconciled; proper procedures are recorded and followed; and corrective actions are taken as needed.

Supervises, trains, develops, communicates and coordinates activities of staff.

Reviews, updates, and develops policies and procedures for internal operations.

• In-depth knowledge and experience of interpreting and applying Federal and State grant sources to include but not limited to:
  • United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
  • HUD Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME).
  • HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).
  • HUD Emergency Solutions Grant Program  (ESG).
  • State of Florida State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP).
• Must be team oriented and able to work with multiple internal and external departments.
• Possesses high-degree of analysis and logical reasoning skills to address multi-faceted issues.
• Ability to properly handle sensitive or confidential information, complex situations, and coordinate multiple functions while attending to additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret applicable rules, statutes, and codes
• Proficiency in software and web-based applications to include: IDIS, DRGR, Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and department loan servicing software.
• Ability to perform value analysis.
• Ability to implement and monitor contracts and agreements.
• Ability to compile and complete reports and maintain records.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in urban and regional planning, political science, business administration, public administration or related field and five (5) years experience in government operations and/or administration OR a Master’s Degree and three (3) years of experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid driver’s license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:  Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.