Deputy Director of Housing Development

The Deputy Director of Housing Development oversees the Local Initiative Permit (LIP) program, the HOME Program and the housing program which provides supportive housing to people with disabilities and populations with special needs.

The Deputy Director of Housing Development, oversees and/or coordinates all aspects of the work of the Division of Housing Development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

1.Leadership:

In the absence of the Undersecretary of Housing Development assumes all duties.

2.Technology Management:

Development and ongoing maintenance of the new OneStop+ application system and workflow platform.

3.Evaluation:

Coordinating and/or overseeing much of the work of EOHLC and quasi-public review teams involved in evaluating pre-applications and full applications of rental and homeownership funding applications.

4.Subsidy Loan Closings:

Overseeing staff at EOHLC and its quasits involved with 80 to 100 subsidy loan closings each year.

Overseeing the tracking by program of subsidy commitments/expenditures for projects in closing.

5. Compliance Monitoring:

Overseeing work of EOHLC subsidy staff involved with ongoing compliance monitoring and EOHLC's compliance contractors.

6. Supervision:

Provides supervision to the LIP Director, Manager of Supportive Housing & Manager HOME Programs/Special Projects.

7. MassDocs:

Overseeing and coordinating all work related to MassDocs closing system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of many aspects of rental housing: pre-development, development, management, compliance, and asset management

2. Knowledge of federal programs, such as LIHTC and HOME

3. Knowledge of real estate housing finance

4. Knowledge of aspects of homeownership housing

5. Applicants must have knowledge of multi-family rental or homeownership funding.

6. Excellent oral and written skills

7. Knowledge of sound management practices in large organizations

8. Ability to serve in leadership position within a large organization

9. Direct experience in affordable rental housing as a public or private lender

10. Direct experience in affordable homeownership housing as public or private lender

11. Experience in working with vulnerable populations.

12. Direct experience in supervising staff in a large or medium entity

13. Prior responsibilities related to significant commitments and expenditures of private or public funds.

COMMENTS:

Please upload resume and cover letter.

This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days, as needed.

Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position and the Human Resources Division's Recruiting Guidelines. In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

PRE-OFFER PROCESS:

A background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division prior to the candidate being hired.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-2600012A

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-07T18:39:31