Housing and Community Development Project Manager

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER 
ROCKLAND COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
The Rockland County Office of Community Development is seeking a candidate to oversee and 
manage implementation of Rockland County’s housing strategies. The work is specialized, diverse 
and can be complex in nature. 

Job description: This is a professional position responsible for overseeing and
managing the implementation of Rockland County’s housing strategies and related policies to 
address housing challenges and community development needs within the County. The work is 
performed under the general supervision of the Director, Community Development and 
supervision may be provided to others assisting with housing development related activities. Does 
related work as required.

The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Community Development.

Required Qualifications: 
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, 
Community Development, Economic Development, Planning (e.g., Urban, Regional, Community or 
Environmental), or comparable curriculum and four (4) years of professional experience in 
Housing Development/Redevelopment*, Commercial Development/Redevelopment, Real Estate 
Development*, or Economic Development*, which included at least one (1) year in a supervisory
or managerial capacity.

*Development is defined as the entire process of bringing a building project to completion, 
including all of the following steps: concept creation, site identification, market analysis, appraisal, 
site control,zoning and land use requirements, budgeting, subsidy layering, government approvals 
and permits, securing financing, construction oversight, rent-up and building management.

Other Requirements and Information: 

• Possession of a valid driver's license
• This is a competitive position in Civil Service and reachability on a test would be a requirement for permanent appointment.

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the 
following: 

• $88,079 Annual Salary
• 40 Hour work week
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time
• New York State Pension eligibility

Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application, 
resume, and cover letter to RCOCD@co.rockland.ny.us. Applications can be found at 
https://www.rocklandcountyny.gov/departments/personnel/applicant-candidate-resources-forms.