Senior Development Officer

Location: San Jose, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Number: 202601511

About the Employer

The City of San José Housing Department is a leader in the development of affordable housing with a mission to strengthen and revitalize the community through housing and neighborhood investment. With an operating budget of approximately $119 million annually and 112 employees, the department administers multiple local, state, and federal funds and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment prioritizing social and racial equity and inclusion.

Role Summary

The Senior Development Officer, reporting to a Housing Policy and Planning Administrator, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Grants Management Program which administers contracts with nonprofit agencies and City programs receiving federal, state, and other grant funds. The Grants Management Team administers an annual budget of approximately $150 million dollars, providing grants to over 35 nonprofit agencies involving approximately 90 contracts for delivery of priority services to San Jose residents and capital projects. This position directly supervises one Development Officer and shares supervision of nine Analyst and Staff Specialist positions.

What You'll Do

Manage the federal grants process and monitoring and compliance procedures
Plan, control, direct and evaluate the operations of the Grants Management Program to ensure adequate operating procedures and internal controls
Supervise and provide leadership to staff, including staff development, training, and performance evaluations
Interface with HUD, City departments, nonprofit agencies receiving grant funds, the Citywide Grants Management Working Group, and Countywide CDBG Coordinators
Implement procedures to ensure compliance of grant programs with applicable federal, state and local statutes and regulations
Participate in the annual preparation of the Consolidated Annual Action Plan (ConPlan) and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Ensure timely expenditure of entitlement and other grant awards to comply with mandated milestones
Develop and conduct application and contract development workshops for nonprofit agency readiness
Work closely with project implementation staffs to develop contracts with sub-recipient agencies, ensuring regulatory requirements are cited and budgets are appropriate
Ensure applicable reporting is accurate and timely in accordance with program-specific requirements
Maintain policy and procedures manuals

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Housing, Geography, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology or related field

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional level, directly related work experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or development project lead experience.

Acceptable Substitutions: Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Certifications: Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required for some assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with grant compliance and monitoring
Knowledge of real estate finance, development, marketing and appraisal
Knowledge of loan underwriting and title and escrow process
Knowledge of urban renewal, neighborhood preservation, low-income housing programs or affordable housing development

Compensation

$140,846.16–$171,509.52 Annually. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the City of San José's official job portal before the deadline of May 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered, or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays and responses. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. Allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline, as the system may not save your application otherwise. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.

If you have questions about the duties of this position or the selection or hiring processes, contact hsin-ping.lee@sanjoseca.gov.

Additional Information

This position requires completion of an "Assuming Office Form 700" to disclose outside investments, real property interests, income, and business positions. This form must be filed with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of eligibility to work in this country. The City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications or transfers for H-1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If interested in employment in this classification, submit an application to ensure consideration for additional opportunities.

While AI can be a valuable tool for learning and professional growth, application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. Use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.

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