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Senior Manager Housing Programs (ASDM)

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Senior Manager Housing Programs (ASDM)

Salary

$105,861.00 - $132,326.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

26011E

Department

Planning Commission

Opening Date

09/18/2025

Closing Date

10/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Senior Manager for Housing Programs is a leadership position within the Metro Nashville Planning Department’s Housing Division. This role is central to advancing housing efforts across the city through implementation of the Unified Housing Strategy and the administration of local, state, and federal housing programs. The position reports directly to the Director of Housing and works collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including Metro departments, boards, and commissions; local and state housing authorities; and federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Typical Duties

+ Program Leadership & Strategy

+ Launch and implement programs outlined in the Unified Housing Strategy.

+ Integrate policy goals across housing programs and initiatives.

+ Apply national best practices in housing program development.

+ Grant and Program Management

+ Manage local housing programs and major grants (e.g., HUD PRO Housing Grant, disaster recovery grants).

+ Draft project charters, budgets, RFPs, and funding applications.

+ Oversee work performed by contractors and vendors.

+ Team and Operational Oversight

+ Supervise and support Housing Programs staff, including Housing Programs Specialist and Housing Response Coordinator.

+ Develop team workplans and standard operating procedures.

+ Manage hiring, performance evaluations, and training.

+ Community Engagement & Collaboration

+ Represent the Housing Division at public events, panels, and presentations.

+ Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to align efforts.

+ Engage the community and stakeholders to assess program effectiveness.

+ Data and Reporting

+ Use data and feedback to guide and refine programs.

+ Prepare reports, evaluations, and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive managerial and administrative experience directly related to housing programs.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Strong understanding of housing challenges and innovative, data-informed solutions

+ Experience managing local, state, and federal housing programs; HUD CPD and CDBG-DR grant experience preferred

+ Experience with high functioning housing ecosystems that utilize and execute a variety of housing policies and programs and use data and community input to drive impact

+ Proven ability to draft operational documents such as project charters, RFPs, and SOPs

+ Demonstrated leadership in program development and contractor oversight

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

+ Experience using Microsoft Teams

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ No diploma

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

02

If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below.

03

How many years of experience do you have in progressive managerial and administrative experience directly related to housing programs?

+ No Experience

+ One year

+ Two years

+ Three years

+ Four years

+ Five years

+ Six years

+ Seven years

+ Eight years or more

04

Briefly describe your progressive managerial and administrative experience directly related to housing programs. If none, answer "N/A"

05

Briefly describe your role in creating and implementing housing strategies. If none, answer "N/A"

06

Briefly describe your use of technology and other tools for project management. If none, answer "N/A"

Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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