Assistant Housing Director

Salary: See Position Description Location : Pensacola, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01309 Department: Housing Opening Date: 03/06/2026 Closing Date: 4/3/2026 11:59 PM Central Job DescriptionSalary range: $96,844.80-$112,580.00 annually, depending on knowledge and experience. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in the appropriate discipline, and three (3) years of pertinent experience, one (1) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses or Certifications: Possession of an appropriate driver's license for equipment operated and any license, training, or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks. Special Requirements: None. JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Housing Director performs professional and administrative work as the principal staff assistant to the Housing Director. The Assistant Housing Director often represents the Housing Department at public meetings, boards and commissions. The Assistant Housing Director will serve as the acting director in the absence of the Director An employee in this class assists the Housing Director in the day-to-day functions and operations of the department. Independent judgment and initiative are required. Employee supervises professional, technical, and clerical employees in a variety of projects. Work is assigned and evaluated by the Housing Director. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists with planning, directing, and coordinating the work of Housing; which includes administration of federal and state grants, including but not limited to: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. Assists with planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the work of subordinate employees. Assists with selecting personnel for the department, participates in the training and development of personnel. Assists in formulating policies and procedures for and/or about Housing related processes. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the Housing Department. Prepare technical and administrative reports on a frequent basis. Plans, conducts, and attends public meetings and hearings to provide information regarding federal, state, and local programs' requirements and regulations. Acts as liaison with federal, state, local, and other agencies. Responsible for preparing items for action at City Council meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of pertinent principles, practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment applied in the specified field. Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, and ordinances governing the activities of the department. Knowledge of Federal and State Housing programs Knowledge of City and departmental rules and regulations. Ability to support daily operations across all aspects of the department Ability to evaluate situations and use good judgment in making decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and established policies. Ability to gather, correlate and analyze facts and devise solutions. Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch. Specific vision abilities include near distance, far distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is primarily sedentary in nature and performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some jobs may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions. The City of Pensacola has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. The City of Pensacola provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. 01 Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in the appropriate discipline? 02 Do you have three (3) years of pertinent experience, one (1) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity or a combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal to or higher than the requirements listed? Yes No 03 Do you possess an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks? Yes No 04 If you are claiming veterans' preference, A DD214 or approved documentation from your current commanding officer (for current members of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard) is required that provides service dates, discharge type (if applicable), and honorable serving status (if currently serving). If claiming disability preference, a DD214 and a letter from the Department of Veterans' Affairs that states the percentage of disability are required. By making a selection below, I understand it is my responsibility to provide documentation with this application, If I need assistance, I can call 850-435-1660. Are you claiming veterans' preference? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10