Housing and Community Development Manager

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About the Position

Do you have a passion for leading housing and community development projects and for the people who make them possible? If so, the Housing and Community Development Manager position may be your next professional development opportunity.

Maricopa County is the fourth-largest county in the nation and it is growing quickly! Housing and Community Development (HCD) provides administrative oversight, planning, and implementation of the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) affordable housing activities.
 

As the manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that address the current housing and community development challenges in Maricopa County. You will lead a dynamic team of dedicated practitioners of HUD-funded and ARPA-funded programs and related partners, who will create and support the vitality, affordability, and economic opportunities in Maricopa County. Utilizing the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Evaluation and Performance Report (CAPER), the team seeks innovative ways to bolster affordable housing and support community development throughout Maricopa County.

***Please Note: This position is currently funded through December 31st, 2026***

About the Housing and Community Development Division

The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) of the Maricopa County Human Services Department is committed to improving communities and making housing safe, available, and affordable throughout Maricopa County—one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation. Through strategic partnerships with local jurisdictions, non-profits, and housing developers, HCD coordinates the development and preservation of attainable and affordable housing units and critical community development projects.

This mission is fulfilled by:

• Rehabilitating owner-occupied homes and repairing housing to ensure safety and livability

• Enhancing infrastructure and public facilities in low-income communities

• Creating and preserving affordable rental and homeownership opportunities

• Supporting the planning and implementation of housing programs for vulnerable populations

HCD leverages a variety of funding sources—including the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)—to oversee and implement housing and community development programs that strengthen communities and improve the quality of life for county residents.

About the Department of Human Services

The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds resiliency in the community and promotes the well-being of County residents experiencing adversity through a variety of programs and services to help people and families thrive. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, homeownership, independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness. HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility.

In 2025, the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlighting the Department’s commitment to providing support for low-income and at-risk communities.  Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs showcasing their valuable work, including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved Communities, Pathway to Rapid Reemployment, Tonopah Fire Station Improvements, Refugee Relocation Assistance Program, Early Education Division’s EVIT Expanded Partnership, and several other initiatives.

Join our team and unlock your potential!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Three years of professional program administration and/or implementation experience, managing projects, contract administration, fiscal management, conducting complex research and analysis, and grants management, one year of which must include supervisory and/or managerial experience administering programs or services

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related field

• A combination of related post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of hire. 

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card   

We Also Value

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local programs and funding of affordable housing and community development programs, including the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recover Funds (ARPA), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).

• Experience in maintaining program compliance and policies, and procedures

• Knowledge of national, regional, and local trends using evidence-based practices and data-driven outcome measures as they apply to affordable housing and community development programs

• Experience supervising professional-level staff

Job Contributions

• Effectively communicate and work with the Assistant Director and Director of Human Services to coordinate and participate in developing a comprehensive approach to improve and expand solutions for affordable housing and community development for low to moderate-income communities

• Promote effective, evidence-based strategies to address affordable housing and community development, and methods to implement innovative, best-practice approaches and solutions regionally with service and funding providers

• Manage projects, services, and programs (including but not limited to American Rescue Plan Act Affordable Housing development opportunities, Community Development Block grant, HOME Investment, and) to ensure community engagement and client-focused service delivery method through data-driven decision-making

• Oversee and supervise the ARPA Emergency Home Repair Program, ARPA Affordable Housing Development Program, and ARPA Wastewater Improvements programs, including short- and long-term compliance and program closeout upon funding expiration

• Analyze and oversee project outcomes, budgets, and regional data on affordable housing and community development projects

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Serve as the subject matter expert and manager for the ARPA-funded programs operated by HCD

• Develop and maintain networks of community partners, including cities, state departments, housing authorities, developers, and non-profit agencies, to support housing and community development

• Actively work collaboratively and cross-divisionally to deliver comprehensive services for communities and clients

• Perform a full range of supervisory responsibilities over assigned staff, including but not limited to: establishing workload standards, determining work priorities, developing performance plans, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching staff, and hiring new staff

Working Conditions:  

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long periods of sitting, reading, and typing

• The position includes team-oriented activities and interaction with all County management and personnel levels

• Travel is required to and from various county, client, and contractor locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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