<p>The current vacancy is in the Housing Stability department.</p> <p>Provide the overall vision, long-range strategic planning, leadership and direction for the Housing Stability Department; forge and maintain strong partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders. This position reports directly to a Deputy County Manager and is part of the Economic Growth and Community Investment (EGCI) Service Team; and perform related duties as assigned.</p> <p>Flexible Workplace:</p> <p>This position is identified under the designation of 'flex work eligible', meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county's flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County's Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace Policy</p> <p>To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.</p> <ul> <li>Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace. </li><li>Provide leadership, vision and strategic direction to the creation, implementation and optimization of the Housing Stability department and provide strategic direction for homelessness services for the county and local partners. </li><li>Work collaboratively across departments and service teams to ensure cohesive planning and delivery of programs and services across the housing continuum, from homeless prevention assistance and emergency shelter to long term housing and stability. </li><li>Identify and articulate alternatives and opportunities to the Ramsey County Board that will facilitate the Board in achieving its mission and objectives. </li><li>Build collaborative partnerships to support state, regional and local housing stability initiatives. </li><li>Support Heading Home Ramsey (HHR), Ramsey County's Continuum of Care (CoC) to ensure programmatic alignment with applicable federal rules and regulations among stakeholders and partner agencies. </li><li>Participate on an array of committees, boards and task forces to enhance housing stability programs and services impacting Ramsey County and the region. </li><li>Administer and direct the delivery of department services, ensuring high quality, culturally diverse and respectful services that provide equitable outcomes and meet the needs of the county's residents. </li><li>Authentically engage and build partnerships with Ramsey County cities to achieve collaboration and inclusiveness that will advance regional interests; serve as a convener and connector, bringing a regional perspective and opportunities to share in housing stability work. </li><li>Supervise the preparation of requests for county board action and attend weekly meetings of the county board and its subcommittees to provide information and explain department proposals. </li><li>Represent the county before the news media, elected officials, state and federal officials, local government officials, staff from other counties, and the community to present the county position on pending changes in laws, rules or regulations, to explain county policies and procedures and to negotiate satisfactory problem resolutions. </li><li>Direct and manage all department programs, services and operations in alignment with the county's mission, vision, goals and values. </li><li>Direct the development and management of the department's operating budget and capital improvement program budget.  Direct the monitoring of expenditures to ensure they are compliant with state and federal rules.  Oversee performance management and monitoring to ensure programs are meeting objectives. </li><li>Direct, manage and oversee the selection of professional consultants and contractors, the negotiation and execution of contracts and agreements with vendors, and the monitoring of contracted services performance to ensure the delivery of effective services in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies. </li><li>Promote efficient, effective and collaborative service delivery. Participate in the county-wide Senior Management Team (SMT) and perform related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification.  Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.Education: Bachelor's Degree in public or business administration, human services, the social sciences or a related area.</p> <p>Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in supervision, program management or a high-level administrative capacity, including a minimum of three (3) years working with unhoused individuals, or closely related experience. </p> <p>Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.</p> <p>Certifications/Licensure: None.</p> <p>Preferred Experience: Experience working in or with the public and non-profit sectors.</p> <p>This is an unclassified, at-will position. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Please read below for further instructions.</p> <p>A resume and cover letter are required for your application to be considered.</p> <p>Please answer these questions in your cover letter:</p> <ul> <li>Describe your experience working with/leading community in building equitable and inclusive housing services and supports. </li><li>Describe your experience managing federal funds or state housing funds (e.g. the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program). </li><li>Please explain what attracted you to a leadership role with Ramsey County. </li></ul> <p>Applications will begin being reviewed the week of September 8th, 2025.</p> <p>Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:</p> <p>Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."</p> <p>Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.</p> <p>E-Verify Participation:  Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of our workforce.</p> <p>Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.</p> <p>To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader). You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.</p> <p>For further information regarding this posting, please contact: lindsey.hunter@co.ramsey.mn.us.</p>