Economic Development and Housing Program Manager

The Opportunity:

The Economic Development and Housing Program Manager will lead this reshaped Division and
oversee a broad portfolio of initiatives that shape the County’s economic and housing landscape.
The Program Manager will guide staff who administer programs across business development,
rural economic sustainability, tourism and recreation‑based economic activity, broadband
deployment, housing finance, and affordable housing development support.

Key responsibilities include establishing program direction, developing workflows and processes,
overseeing grant‑funded programs and compliance, managing partnerships, and advising County
leadership on economic and housing policy. The Program Manager will coordinate complex
cross‑departmental projects, prepare reports and presentations, represent the County in
high‑visibility settings, and ensure that programs and priorities advance efficiently and
transparently.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, political acumen, and the ability to manage
programs in a dynamic environment where economic development, housing needs, regulatory
expectations, and rural conditions intersect. The Program Manager will build the Division’s
culture, strengthen customer service, and lay the foundation for long‑term strategic outcomes that
benefit residents, businesses, and communities throughout El Dorado County.

Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced and forward‑thinking leader who thrives in a dynamic environment
and is motivated by the opportunity to build and guide a newly combined program. They will understand
the interconnected challenges of rural economic development and affordable housing, and be adept at
managing programs, staff, and partnerships that advance both.

This candidate will bring experience in program design, grant oversight, stakeholder engagement, and
community‑based collaboration. They will excel at analyzing complex issues, developing practical
solutions, and leading staff through evolving expectations and new organizational structures. They will be
confident representing the County with business leaders, elected officials, board-appointed economic
development and housing committees, developers, community groups, and partner agencies.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, political awareness, and the ability to
balance competing priorities while maintaining clear direction. They will model professionalism, cultivate
a positive team culture, and lead with transparency, consistency, and a customer‑service mindset. They
will be committed to strengthening rural economies, expanding housing opportunities, and building a
Division that delivers measurable and lasting results.
El Dorado Count

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major
coursework in public administration, business administration, or a field related to the
program(s) to which assigned;

AND

Two (2) years of experience providing professional level administrative, financial and
management analytical support, or professional level experience in the technical area of the
program(s) to which assigned.