Department:

Financial Management

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career while making a real difference in the community? Join Sarasota County’s Office of Financial Management as a Community Housing Manager II and play a key role in shaping the future of housing programs that directly impact residents’ lives. This position offers excellent work-life balance, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow professionally while doing meaningful work.

In this leadership role, you’ll oversee the administration and implementation of federal, state, and local housing programs, guiding a dedicated team to deliver services with impact and integrity. From developing housing strategies and policies to recommending funding priorities and reporting measurable results, you’ll help ensure resources are used effectively to maximize community benefit. If you’re passionate about building stronger communities and leading innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply today!

About the Position

In this role, you will be responsible for...

Operational Program Implementation and Administration

• Oversee the management of federal, state, and local housing programs, including setting strategic goals, objectives, and funding priorities.

• Lead the development of the annual action plan, five-year consolidated plan, and other required plans in compliance with federal regulations.

• Create, update, and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of housing assistance programs.

• Represent the County at meetings and negotiations, serving as a subject matter expert on housing programs to federal, state, and local partners.

• Establish and manage program budgets, staffing, and operational resources to align with financial projections and workload needs.

Stakeholder Engagement, Collaboration, and Subrecipient Oversight

• Build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, non-profits, and the public to identify housing needs and community priorities.

• Negotiate funding arrangements and program delivery with subrecipients to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

• Partner with internal departments (including leadership, legal staff, and financial offices) to coordinate program activities and funds.

• Provide technical guidance and support to subrecipients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with program requirements and reporting standards.

• Develop internal policies and procedures that improve program delivery and strengthen accountability.

Grant Planning and Administration

• Monitor grant-funded housing programs to track progress, ensure compliance, and certify outcomes with funding agencies.

• Plan and direct program activities to meet performance timelines, expenditure deadlines, and board or procurement requirements.

• Review and approve invoices, payment requests, and financial documentation to ensure accuracy and accountability.

• Prepare and submit progress reports, outcome analyses, and impact summaries to funding agencies and County leadership.

• Identify opportunities to maximize grant resources and improve program efficiency.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Planning, or a job-related field with 4 years of related experience.

• Or: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with 6 years of job-related experience.

• Or: Year-for-year experience (totaling 8 years minimum) may substitute for the college degree (at management discretion).

• 2 or more years of supervisory experience required.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

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