Assistant HRA Administrator

City of Bloomington Minnesota

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • $107,239–$115,990 Per Year

Highlights

If you indicated that you have experience in public agency or private organization administration including project management supervision in the fields of housing, community development, real estate, or a closely related field please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. Candidates must possess one of the following education or experience criteria: Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Affairs, Public Administration, Business Administration, Real Estate, or a similar field and three years of experience in public agency or private organization administration OR.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBloomington, MN
Salary$107,239–$115,990 Per Year

Description

Assistant HRA Administrator

Salary

$107,239.00 - $115,990.00 Annually

Location

1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00057

Department

Community Development

Opening Date

08/07/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NU

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Primary Objective

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual for an assistant administrator role in the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for the City of Bloomington. This individual is primarily responsible for administering the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and overseeing properties owned by the HRA. Implementation of the new State-funded Bring It Home program and support for initiatives advancing homeownership are also critical functions of this role.

Round one interviews are expected to take place on September 9 and September 11

This position in the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Bloomington (HRA)is primarily responsible for administering the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and overseeing properties owned by the HRA. Implementation of the new State-funded Bring It Home program and support for initiatives advancing homeownership are also critical functions of this role.

Round one interviews are expected to take place on September 9 and September 11

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

  • Develops, supports, and models a positive and productive workplace culture based on respect, dignity, honesty, and integrity. Allows staff to grow and succeed by providing opportunities for increased responsibility and creating a positive work culture
  • Supports and advances organizational development efforts such as developing a high performing organization, employee engagement, workforce development, inclusion and equity, and performance measurement efforts
  • Works cooperatively with others; develops and maintains respectful and effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
  • Proactively resolves conflicts and misunderstandings in order to ensure a respectful and inclusive workplace
  • Seeks to understand the legacy of structural racism, and its impact on employees and the residents we serve; identifies any implications and adverse equity impacts when developing or reviewing policies, projects, activities and interactions with stakeholders
  • Embraces the Citys shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the Citys vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

  • Manage housing assistance and services and homeownership programs, including administration of the Housing Choice Voucher program for 750 program participants

  • Evaluate financial information such as utilization rate and spending projections to assess financial health of the HCV program, and design responses to the data and external factors to ensure continued financial success

  • Develop and administer HCV program policies in the Administrative Plan

  • Oversee property management for the HRA's portfolio of 41 scattered site single-family homes, comprised of the Assisted Rental program (Project Based Vouchers) and the Rental Homes for Future Homebuyers program

  • Guide implementation of the new State funding Bring It Home Rental Assistance program

  • Administrate grant processes, including applications, timely reporting, and compliance with Federal, State, Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, and other agency's requirements

  • Monitor, evaluate, and interpret notices and communicate with local representatives of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to ensure full and continued program compliance

  • Supervise and support a team of staff, ensuring that they are trained and equipped to perform their roles, monitor performance, and encourage or coordinate professional development and training

  • Procure and manage professional services and/or maintenance contracts as needed and monitor contracts for compliance

  • Assist with preparation of the annual budgets, and related City/HRA fund(s)

  • Monitor budgets and tracking expenditures for housing assistance programs

  • Build collaborative relationships within Community Development Department and other City departments, government agencies, property owners, and non-profit organizations

  • Prepare and conduct presentation of reports, program descriptions, and recommendations for action and other communications to City Council, HRA, and other commissions or community groups as needed

  • Maintain and expand knowledge of housing, finance, real estate, and development, including understanding of laws, regulations, and compliance requirements

  • Prepare and coordinate Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI)and/or Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the administration of housing assistance and homeownership programs

  • Assist with strategic planning activities

  • Perform other duties as apparent or assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • Ability to embrace and demonstrate City values through verbal and non-verbal communication and work ethic - responsibility, integrity, respect, positive attitude, empathy, and initiative

  • Ability to think independently, and consistently with the City and HRA, Mission, Vision, Values, and plans at the forefront of mind

  • Ability to thoughtfully communicate with and respectfully engage diverse stakeholders around a shared vision for achieving results

  • Demonstrates an awareness of, and sensitivity to, the needs and concerns of individuals from different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds

  • Ability to embrace and demonstrate City values through verbal and non-verbal communication and work ethic - responsibility, integrity, respect, positive attitude, empathy, and initiative.

  • Ability to think independently, and consistently with the City and HRA, Mission, Vision, Values, and plans at the forefront of mind

  • Ability to problem-solve and resolve conflicts

  • Ability to supervise Program Specialists while working creatively towards City and HRA goals and engaging with other City staff and stakeholders

  • Ability to complete high-quality work on schedule with limited oversight

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with City personnel, the public, and outside agencies

  • Demonstrated ability to model and encourage creative, out-of-the-box thinking

  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning housing, equal opportunity, and development

  • Display dependability and sound judgement in the workplace

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Candidates must possess one of the following education or experience criteria:
  • Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Affairs, Public Administration, Business Administration, Real Estate, or a similar field and three years of experience in public agency or private organization administration OR
  • Associate's degree in Planning, Urban Affairs, Public Administration, Business Administration, Real Estate, or a similar field and five years of experience in public agency or private organization administration OR
  • Seven years of experience in public agency or private organization administration
  • 3 years of progressively responsible work experience in public agency or private organization administration including project management supervision in the fields of housing, community development, real estate, or a closely related field
  • Software skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two years or more of supervisory experience

  • 3 years' experience working in federally funded programs and following regulations to maintain program compliance

  • 1 year experience working in the Housing Choice Voucher or other affordable housing/tenant-based rental assistance program

  • Experience engaging with marginalized communities, including BIPOC, first generation, LGBTQIA+, low income, and disabled communities

  • HCV Specialist and/or NSPIRE Inspection Certifications

  • Experience with residential property management and knowledge of landlord/tenant law

  • 2 years or more experience in a project or program management role

  • Experience with data management and retention

  • 1 year experience in project or program management role and/or of supervisory experience

  • Familiarity with software programs used by the HRA, particularly YARDI

  • Familiarity with HUD systems for HCV programs such as Employment Income Verification (EIV) and Voucher Management System (VMS)

  • Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community. (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

This position supervises five or more program specialists and potentially intern(s).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS-Refer to checklist on last page of job description

Anticipated Hiring Range: $107,239 - $115,990 Annually

2026 Full Salary Range: $107,239 - $141,120 Annually

Full Time; Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change

Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:

  • 10 days paid vacation per year
  • 13 days paid personal leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays per year
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Employee health and dental insurance
  • Paid employee life insurance
  • Paid employee disability insurance
  • Employer/employee paid pension
  • Deferred compensation
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Health club membership reimbursement
  • Flexible spending account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Other optional benefits
  • Great suburban location, on bus line
  • Free employee parking
  • (Union contracts may vary from the above list.)

01

The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?

  • Yes
  • No

02

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

  • Yes
  • No

03

Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link [click here], scroll down to the Other Necessary Requirements section of the Job Description to view information.

  • Yes
  • No

04

This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City wont send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.

  • Yes
  • No

05

The advertised salary for this position is $107,239-$115,990 annually. If selected for this position, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

  • High School or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree or Higher
  • Not Applicable

07

If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.

08

Do you have software skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point?

  • Yes
  • No

09

How many years do you have of progressively responsible work experience in public agency or private organization administration including project management supervision in the fields of housing, community development, real estate, or a closely related field?

  • Less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6-7 years
  • 8+ years
  • Not Applicable

10

If you indicated that you have experience in public agency or private organization administration including project management supervision in the fields of housing, community development, real estate, or a closely related field please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

11

How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?

  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5+ years
  • Not Applicable

12

If you indicated you have supervisory experience, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, number of employees supervised, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

13

How many years experience working in federally funded programs and following regulations to maintain program compliance do you possess?

  • Less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6+ years
  • Not Applicable

14

If you indicated that you possess experience working in federally funded programs and following regulations to maintain program compliance, please summarize this including Job Title, name of organization, and relevant job duties.

15

How many years of experience do you working in the Housing Choice Voucher or other affordable housing/tenant-based rental assistance program?

  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2-3 years
  • 4+ years
  • Not Applicable

16

Do you possess experience engaging with marginalized communities, including BIPOC, first generation, LGBTQIA+, low income, and disabled communities?

  • Yes
  • No

17

Do you possess HCV Specialist and/or NSPIRE Inspection Certifications?

  • Yes
  • No

18

How many years of experience do you possess in a project or program management role?

  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2-3 years
  • 4+ years
  • Not Applicable

19

Do you have experience with data management and rentention?

  • Yes
  • No

20

Do you have familiarity with any of the following software programs or systems? Check all that apply.

  • Yardi
  • Employment Income Verification
  • Voucher Management System
  • Not Applicable

21

Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesnt interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.

  • Spanish - FLUENT
  • Somali - FLUENT
  • Vietnamese - FLUENT
  • Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
  • Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT
  • I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language

22

If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.

23

This question is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veterans Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veterans status:

  • I am not a Veteran
  • I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
  • I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
  • I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
  • I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability

24

If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veterans preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomingtons Veteran Preference Questionnaire (click here) and either attach it to this application or send/deliver/fax it to the Human Resources Division with a copy of your form DD-214. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL-802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veterans DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veterans preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. All documentation must be received in the Human Resources Division no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline date for the position.

  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable

Required Question

Employer City of Bloomington

Address 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431

Phone 952-563-8710

Website http://BloomingtonMN.gov