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Deputy Director of Real Estate Finance and Development

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
FAIRFAX (FH22), VA
Salary
$95,627.38 - $159,378.34 Annually
Closing date
Mar 11, 2019

Job Details

Manages and oversees all aspects of real estate development and planning, and real estate finance, homeownership and relocation services for a housing department and public housing authority with revenues in excess of $110 million generated from a variety of federal, state, and local programs and a real estate portfolio of approximately 4,000 affordable housing units. Directs the agency's Real Estate Finance, Design, Development and Construction including Private/Public Partnerships, Capital Improvement Program, Land Development, the Affordable Dwelling Unit Program, the Workforce Dwelling Unit program, Home Repair for the Elderly Program; HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME); and Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) activities.

The Deputy Director oversees Capital Projects in the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority's real estate portfolio and represents the agency in evaluation of Public/Private Partnerships. Oversees Capital Improvement planning and implementation; oversees implementation of the county's Inclusionary Zoning Affordability Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program and Ordinance, county's Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) policy and other related homeownership programs. Serves as assistant secretary to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA). The Deputy Director oversees the operations and administration for major federal grant programs, including CDBG and HOME.

This senior leader directs the Divisions of Real Estate Finance and Grants Management; Design, Development and Construction; and Homeownership and Relocation, comprised of more than 50 professional, technical and support staff reporting through three division directors. Interacts with investors, financial institutions, federal, state and local officials, residents and clients and acts for the Director when required. In partnership with the Director, the Deputy creates an environment of collaboration to support system-wide approaches to program planning and decision making. Interfaces with County agencies including the Departments of Management and Budget, Planning and Zoning, Public Works, Land Development Services, Procurement and Supply Management, the Office of the County Attorney and departments within the County's Human Services System as well as an extensive network of nonprofit and for profit community partners.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with the capacity to set high and attainable goals, and possess a willingness and ability to take responsibility and apply relevant education, knowledge and/or experience to direct strategic real estate design and development and to create and preserve affordable housing in Fairfax County. The Deputy Director will model entrepreneurship, external awareness, financial stewardship, global strategic thinking and communication, and cultivate our future leaders by creating a culture of engagement and innovation.

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Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business, public administration or related program area; and at least seven years of increasingly responsible managerial and administrative experience in public administration, financial management, housing management, real estate finance, or design, development and construction. A master's degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit history check and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's or master's in finance, architecture or civil engineering with seven years of progressively responsible management experience with:
  • License as Professional Engineer or Architect
  • Certification as a Project Management Professional
  • Proven experience and ability in managing a budget in excess of $100 million
  • Experience managing complex public/private partnerships
  • Skill in architecture/engineering and/or real estate finance
  • Skill in managing large scale redevelopment and development projects
  • Proven ability to establish, maintain and sustain partnerships with boards, other governing bodies that have policy and administrative authority, diverse communities, and non-profit/for-profit community providers
  • Knowledge of Department of Housing and Urban Development programs and regulations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties are generally sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. Must be able to operate a vehicle. Requires visual acuity to read computer monitor and review plans and documents. Requires manual dexterity to operate keyboard driven equipment. Requires clear verbal communication ability. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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