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Manager II (Chief of Housing) Grade M2

Montgomery County Government

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jun 2026

💰 $200,829/yr($113,715/yr – $200,829/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 2026-00306

Department: Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Division: HCA 76 Housing Development

Job classification: Manager II

Posting type: Internal/External Applicants

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Housing, Planning and Development, Redevelopment, Management, Purchasing, Project Management, Organizational Development

Summary

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Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $113,715 to $200,829 based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) plans and implements activities that prevent and correct problems that contribute to the physical decline of residential and commercial areas, ensure fair and equitable relations between landlords and tenants, increase the supply of affordable housing, and maintain existing housing in a safe and sanitary condition.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Manager II (Housing Division Chief) manages the Housing Division, including the Affordable Housing Program and Multifamily Housing. The Affordable Housing Program includes the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) program, downpayment and closing cost assistance programs, and homeowner rehabilitation programs. Multifamily Housing focuses primarily on supporting the production and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing projects, providing housing opportunities to a wide range of individuals and families, the elderly, and individuals and groups with special needs.

Examples of duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Overseeing efforts to increase the production and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing through complex acquisition and rehabilitation loan programs, including the Housing Initiative Fund (HIF), Nonprofit Preservation Fund (NPF), Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund (AHOF), the County’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) programs, Rental Agreements, and Federal HOME and CDGB funding.
Providing recommendations for the exercise and assignment of the County’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) to preserve existing affordable multifamily properties, assisting in the development of multifamily housing loan guidelines/criteria, and overseeing the development of specific projects with other housing-related agencies, the private sector, special needs groups, and nonprofit housing providers.

Overseeing efforts to promote/create incentives and establish partnerships to develop programs that address single-family affordable housing needs, such as the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Program (Inclusionary Zoning), down payment and closing cost assistance programs, the Efficient Electric Appliance Program, and the Home Accessibility Rehabilitation Program (HARP).
Reviewing County and State land use plans, policies, regulations, and legislation, and providing guidance on the impacts of those recommendations on housing.
Assisting the Department Director in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising housing policies, programs, services, and programmatic objectives to meet changing conditions, needs, and priorities.
Managing activities of the Housing Division by coordinating work and supervising subordinate managerial, technical, and administrative employees to ensure that all interactions of staff with the public are done in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
Drafting or providing insight on financial, budget, procurement, and contract administration and monitoring on multiple housing programs and policies.
Preparing reports and analyses on housing, zoning, and planning programs as required by law or requested by the County Executive, County Council, or DHCA Director.
Providing reports and presentations to the public, elected officials, other County departments, inter-governmental collaborations, and professional panels as needed.
Ensuring regulatory agreements, contracts, regulations, and public information are up to date and in alignment with current codes and