ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize office hoteling space as needed.

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 

Salary determined by experience.

Grade 23

Position will remain open until business needs are met.

The Federal Program Manager is responsible for managing all areas of the Manufactured Housing Program in agreement with the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Part 3280 – Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, and Part 3282 – Manufactured Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations. This includes Inspection Primary Inspection Agency (IPIA) operations and State Administrative Agency (SAA) operations which involve the oversight and management of all HUD manufactured housing production and construction, factory certification, retail lot monitoring, and consumer complaints.

Duties include:

• Manage HUD assignments and responsibilities as a result of Arizona's designation as an IPIA and SAA. This includes monitoring vendor performance, report writing, advising stakeholders and managing contract agreements.

• Provide regulatory and code guidance and consultation to department personnel, licensees, contractors, ISA's and the public.

• Provide training, coaching and education of staff to better the understanding of state and federal programs and requirements.

• Maintain program records and currency of all reporting, investigation and audit requirements.

• Perform other tasks as assigned, to include participation in development of other division programs, trouble shooting and problem solving, promotion of best practices throughout the division and industry.

These functions support the Agency's mission to maintain standards of quality and safety for the occupants of regulated structures.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize office hoteling space as needed.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

The Federal Program Manager is responsible for managing all areas of the Manufactured Housing Program in agreement with the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Part 3280 – Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, and Part 3282 – Manufactured Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations. This includes Inspection Primary Inspection Agency (IPIA) operations and State Administrative Agency (SAA) operations which involve the oversight and management of all HUD manufactured housing production and construction, factory certification, retail lot monitoring, and consumer complaint handling.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Devise and implement schedule of work or timetable for self and subordinates on a daily or weekly basis within a work unit engaged in administering HUD manufactured housing construction, factory certification and operations, retailer lot operations and consumer complaints for compliance with Statute, Rule, adopted codes and Federal standards.

• Participate in the development of an annual plan of work activity, including statements of scope of activity, goals and objectives and assists in implementing ongoing process improvements for the department. Record keeping, report writing, review of internal policies and procedures, assists in gathering and analyzing monthly statistics, training, annual manufacturer service record reviews, administration of Notification and Correction campaigns under 3282 Subpart I, consumer complaint resolution, dealer compliance audits, and audits of SAA performance by HUD.

• Work and confer with other Agency personnel and HUD program stakeholders to ensure consistent program compliance and to acquire information needed for immediate determinations or decisions. Provide administrative and technical support to other staff within the Department applying knowledge and skills of own technical specialty. Confer with staff and representatives of other division, sections, or work units of own agency in order to agree on decisions, clarify information, and resolve common problems.

• Direct, instruct, explain and counsel subordinate workers in carrying out a variety of tasks.

• Reviews work products or achievements of subordinate workers; evaluates work and formulates plans for improvement. Resolves problems and questions presented by subordinate workers regarding work methods and processes.

• Manage special projects, as assigned, related to the regulatory and development aspects of the HUD program.

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize office hoteling space as needed.

College degree in business or other disciplines is desired, but not required. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in working with statutory requirements for a regulatory agency. Experience with general construction, Manufactured Housing construction and installation methods, and quality system development and evaluation. Previous supervisory experience required.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.

Visit housing.az.gov for comprehensive information on the Arizona Department of Housing. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.