Housing Programs Manager

Housing Programs Manager Town of Apex, NC•3.0 Apex, NC Job Details Part-time | Seasonal | Full-time $92,976•$113,880 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid parental leave Caregiver leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Supervising experience Team management Full Job Description

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of: Housing Programs Manager

ABOUT THIS POSITION

EXPECTED

HIRING RANGE

$92,976.00•113,880.00 WORK

LOCATION

73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

SCHEDULE:

Monday•Friday, 8am•5pm

POSTING CLOSING DATE

June 9, 2026 at 7pm

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The Housing Programs Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining the Town of Apex Affordable Housing Plan. Additionally, this position is responsible for deploying effective tools to reduce the loss of existing affordable housing units and to expand housing type and affordability with the goal of ensuring that housing choices are available for a diverse population. This position performs advanced professional duties addressing policy, plan development, and resource allocation to define and implement the Town's approach to affordable housing, including coordinating with Wake County on CDBG resource allocation and Federal compliance oversight. Work involves coordinating with Current Planning to ensure rezoning cases, site, and subdivision plans are consistent with the Town's Affordable Housing Plan vision; developing and coordinating special plans and initiatives related to affordable housing; assisting citizens with various issues; working with developers relating to project development and construction; providing staff assistance to Town Council and various advisory boards; and serving on regional committees. Work involves providing technical guidance to department and Town staff, considerable research, and considerable public contact often in sensitive or emotional issues requiring judgment, firmness, and tact. The role also includes developing a favorable relationship between the Town and the community and between the Town and other municipalities and agencies. This position reports to the Community Development and Neighborhood Connections Director. This position has supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS

Manges the Town's affordable housing programs and initiatives. Independently leads implementation of recommendations in the Town of Apex Affordable Housing Plan. Communicate regularly with developer teams regarding project and construction status and updates. Recommends policy approach, develops programs, and identifies strategies to ensure successful implementation of affordable housing and CDBG activities. Analyzes data, including demographic, economic, and GIS datasets, and recommends systems to track and report analysis. Builds and strengthens the capacity of nonprofit partners, lenders, and other partners as necessary to support implementation of recommended programs and policy; strengthens collaboration between the Town, Wake County, and neighboring municipalities. Creates public education campaigns to heighten awareness of community affordable housing initiatives; translates complex issues into easily understandable concepts for a variety of audiences; understands and communicates evolving housing market trends and preferences. Designs and launches new tools and programs, continually adjusting to the changing needs as progress is made; manages a variety of projects and deadlines; recommends goals and measurable objectives and tracks and evaluates progress toward those goals and objectives. Assists in preparation of annual operating budgets, financial forecasts, and tracking project expenditures; analyzes expenditures within budgets and reports findings to leadership. Prepares and manages the preparation of various complex federal, state, and local plans and reports as required by the program; maintains related records and files according to retention requirements. Participates in audits and compliance reviews of financial records, reports, organizational, and operational studies. Manages and operates in a dynamic fast-paced environment with high expectations for producing work, clearly articulating expectations, holding others accountable, and listening effectively while being honest, open, and transparent. Maintains highly effective, positive working relationships with Town staff, other local governments, non-profit partners and appropriate state and federal representatives. Participates and leads collaborative and consensus building activities as both a team leader and team member. Serves as staff to committees, commissions, and task forces when needed. Plans, leads, and participates in workshops, meetings, and public hearings to explain affordable housing proposals; answers citizen questions concerning plans and proposals; and makes various presentations of staff recommendations and possible scenarios. Coordinates collaborative activities with affected federal, state, town, regional, and private agencies; coordinates approval processes. Provides research and input into the development of plans, ordinances, policies and procedures for the Town and the department. Manages contracts and agreements, as applicable, with consultants and partners. Performs related duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, urban and regional planning, or related field, a minimum of six (6) years of experience in housing affordability, CDBG administration, and public policy, a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

WHO WE ARE

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department•with the support and confidence of Town leadership•is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

WHAT WE OFFER

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including: Free medical, dental vision, and life insurance for employees 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required) Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS) Traditional sick and vacation leave 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation) 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave Bereavement leave 13 paid holidays Longevity pay Tuition assistance Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process. The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.