Housing Project Manager

Job Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2026

Nevada County is seeking a Housing Project Manager to support its Housing & Community Services (HCS) Department. This is an advanced level management position where individuals, under general direction, plan, organize and coordinate the provision of project development and administrative services of this County department.

Examples of Duties

This Project Manager provides administrative support to the department director in assigned programs, and leadership in project oversight. This key position delivers HCS services including owner-occupied repairs/construction, delivery of community services such as senior aid and meals on wheels services, and development and oversight of housing solutions, provides project oversight through grant and project development, contract administration and completion of required reporting for State and Federal funding partners. Other vital duties include:

• Identifying, analyzing, and recommending strategies and solutions to various project development, administrative and project funding issues.
• Managing grant reporting and auditing requirements of various funding sources.
• Conducts special projects and administrative studies, preparing reports of findings and recommendations.
• Prepares agenda items for the Board of Supervisors.
• Works with Housing Director to identify resources and partners to expand housing solutions and services.
• Oversees execution of contracts with community partners and/or contractors.
• Develops programs according to funding requirements.
• Works with public customers and clients to deliver services.
• Performs construction management activities according funding and regulatory requirements.
• Performs feasibility analysis of viability of potential housing projects, including cost and building code analysis.
• Oversees delivery of Housing and Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) capital improvement projects.
• Conducts inspections of identified properties for the purpose of assessment per program guidelines.

Education and Experience Required

The Project Manager is an integral part of the County's Housing and Community Services Division within HHSA. The HHSA mission is to protect lives, promote health and wellness, and provide support and services to help Nevada County residents meet their basic needs and to enhance the quality of life in our community. This position is crafted for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree Engineering or Construction Technology from an accredited college or university; OR 8 years of directly related experience in at least one of the fields normally used in construction or remodel of commercial buildings such as those found in the county inventory. In addition to the education and/or experience, a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a construction project manager on projects similar to those of county buildings, is required. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge and experience with grants, is a collaborative leader, and is enthusiastic about joining a fast-paced team.
View the full job description to see the minimum requirements and to learn more about this job.

Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs!

Why Nevada County?

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place! We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 9/21/2026 8:00 AM Pacific