Affordable Housing Project Manager II*

The Job

Apply by 5:00PM, Friday, August 15, 2025, for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews

The San Bernardino County department of Community Development and Housing (CDH) is recruiting for an Affordable Housing Project Manager II* who will identify potential qualifying projects and development partners, as well as managing the project from inception to completion. This position will work closely with other Project Managers, the Senior Housing Project Manager, the Deputy Director, and the Director to promote, preserve, and develop affordable housing. In conjunction with the Deputy Executive Officer and Director, the position is responsible for overseeing all stages of affordable housing development and ensures that objectives of each project are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.

For more detailed information, review the Community Development and Housing Project Manager II job description.
*Official Job Title: Community Development and Housing Project Manager II

THE DEPARTMENT

Community Development and Housing (CDH) provides services to all cities and private economic development organizations within San Bernardino County. CDH plays an important role in ensuring San Bernardino County is well positioned to support expected resident and business growth. They provide vital resources for residents and businesses and create a solid platform for investment. For more information, visit cdh.sbcounty.gov/

JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR COMMUNITY!



Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

LEAVE PROVISIONS

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee + Dependent Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Review the Employee Benefits Summary for more information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam/drug test, prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County will be required. A current and valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.

Sponsorship: Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates Must Meet One (1) of the Qualifying Options Below:

Option 1:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Planning, Economic Development, Project Management, or closely relevant field.

• Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

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EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of professional level experience working for a public or private agency with a primary focus in project management and affordable housing development. Experience must include all stages of affordable housing development including site research and acquisition, feasibility analysis, pre-development, design, construction, and transition to housing monitoring and federal compliance team.

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Option 2:

EDUCATION: No education required.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of professional level experience working for a public or private agency with a primary focus in project management and affordable housing development. Experience must include all stages of affordable housing development including site research and acquisition, feasibility analysis, pre-development, design, construction, and transition to housing monitoring and federal compliance team.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal background for this position consists of five (5) years of professional experience primarily focusing on project management, affordable housing development, housing finance, and public works. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills who can execute high quality work under tight deadlines in a team environment.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess experience in the following:

• Reviewing/analyzing project budgets, sources and uses, pro formas and cashflows, forecasting utilization and trends, cost management, assessing project and/or developer risks and tracking budgetary project performance (i.e. monitoring expenditures);
• Affordable housing development including land use, project financing, loan closings, regulatory requirements, and project management;
• Researching and identifying funding through state, federal and private sources for affordable housing and/or commercial/industrial developments (i.e. LIHTC, HUD, New Market Tax Credits, etc.);
• Developing grant proposal and contracts, creating fiscal reports, conducting onsite monitoring, participating in funding agency audits/monitoring, and selecting projects/developers through a competitive procurement process (i.e. NOFA or RFP/RFQ processes)
• Creatively applying for or attracting new funding to advance the County's community development, sheltering and affordable housing goals;
• Computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.

Application Procedure :

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time . Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Apply by 5:00PM, Friday, August 15, 2025, for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews

Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the recruitment process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain: "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

If you require technical assistance , please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veteran's Preference Policy .

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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