Special Projects Manager

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by 03-30-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special InstructionsAs part of this online application process, all applicants are required to submit the following:

- Updated Resume

- Cover Letter

- Assessment

Applications received that do not contain a resume, a cover letter and assessment addressing the prompts below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.

COVER LETTER PROMPT:

Please submit a cover letter in which you address your knowledge, skills, abilities, training and/or experience in relation to each of the preferred qualifications listed in the posting below. Cover letters should be no more than one (1) page in length.

ASSESSMENT PROMPT:

Background: Five single family homes owned by the City in the Tall Pine Neighborhood have been renovated and with the partnership of a community land trust, will be sold to low-income families.

Prepare a short executive level summary, one page in length, for Mayor and Council summarizing the accomplishments of this program to date.

This position is grant funded and funding will be reviewed on an annual basis.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Special Project Manager position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) is primarily responsible for advancing the department’s Single Family Home and Asset Repositioning Strategies, facilitate selling properties to market, positioning properties for affordable homeownership, and working with staff across the department. They manage the associated community, stakeholder and resident engagement and manage the application, approval and reporting processes with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

They will also manage other high priority HCD projects.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Business Operations Administrator. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

Initiates projects by outlining and documenting the project scope, identifying opportunities and constraints. Assists with developing potential project timelines. Conducts fieldwork to evaluate and document existing conditions and shares with City staff and consultants. Collaborates with consultants and City staff to refine the project scope and schedule. Monitors scopes, schedules, and budgets for multiple projects.

Develops and implements public engagement strategies to reach relevant stakeholders and gathers community feedback for related projects. Attends and facilitates community meetings, plans and coordinates public meetings, delivers public presentations, produces promotional materials, prepares exhibits, and compiles and summarizes public input.

Facilitates coordination among internal staff and external consultants to ensure assigned projects are completed timely and provides regular updates to HCD leadership on their progress.

Engages effectively with residents to facilitate open collaboration and communication, and where needed, resident relocation.

Manages federal or other regulatory agency requirements to include environmental reviews, applications, approvals and reporting.

Oversees renovation and improvements of single-family homes for affordable home ownership.

Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Some exposure to light physical or environmental conditions (noise, dust, weather, etc.).

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors Degree

Work Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience

Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License.

*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Educational background in real estate, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, public administration, public health, or a closely related field.

Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

Direct experience working with grant-funded projects.

Professional experience in real estate, housing development and project management.

Direct experience working with program participants, stakeholders and the public, including meeting facilitation, event planning and coordination, and delivering public presentations.

POSITION DETAILS

Job ProfileJ0455 - Project Manager

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click

Compensation GradeG109

Hourly Range$32.15 - 48.23 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSAExempt

Position TypeRegular

Time Type

DepartmentHousing and Community Development, ZBUDG HIER - Recurring

Department Linkhttps://

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD

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Recruiter NameStephanie Vejar (202915)

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