POSITION TITLE: Manager, Rental Housing (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8463
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Vitality
LOCATION: 281 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $80,102.00 - 133,503.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $94,000.00 - 117,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is
3:00 p.m. MT on 6/3/2026.
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
- Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
- Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Employee/family onsite health clinic
- Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
Job Summary
The Rental Housing Manager leads the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the City’s Rental Housing Program. The Rental Housing Program is designed to register rental properties, provide on-going education and outreach to property owners and tenants, and support complaint-based rental inspections, toward the goal of providing safe, stable housing across the community. They are responsible for leading and supervising staff, program revenue generation and budget monitoring, and navigating diverse partnerships internally and externally. The position works regularly with City staff, neighborhood residents, community members, nonprofit partners, and others. The Rental Housing Manager seeks and builds trusting relationships in order to collaborate among external entities, historically marginalized community members, elected officials, regional municipal partners, and community leaders to co-create a dynamic, healthy, vibrant community that is welcoming to all. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
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Develops and manages complex interdisciplinary city-wide projects and programs, including project conceptualization, development and analysis of strategies, contract negotiation, and administration.
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Leads the development and implementation of Rental Housing policies and program components, including rental registration, education and outreach activities, grantmaking opportunities, and overall program management. Coordinates with other departments to implement compliant-based inspections and landlord/tenant mediation.
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Develops team strategic plans, implements applicable Municipal Code changes, and manages required local and federal documentation.
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Mentors staff to deliver outstanding performance and community outcomes.
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Designs, oversees, and conducts public outreach, education, and engagement activities; gathers & synthesizes input to use for policy/programmatic decisions and discussions.
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Prepares Council agenda materials & memos; participates in City Council and Board & Commission meetings for resolutions, ordinances, staff reports, and programs.
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Develops, analyzes and administers annual budgets for the programs.
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Participates in development of strategy and leadership for the services area and department.
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Manages grant funding and reporting for Rental Housing programs.
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Represents the City and Neighborhood Services Department at numerous networking and collaborative functions.
- Responds to resident, employee, and City Council inquiries, complaints, and service requests.
- Prepares and manages program budget including drafting and managing biannual BFO and other budget requests through City processes; authorizes expenditures; forecasts needs, and allocates resources accordingly.
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Manages consulting, grant, and Purchasing contracts as applicable.
- Leads trust-building and collaboration efforts with community partners and partner entities, historically marginalized community members, elected officials, regional municipal partners, community leaders, and residents with a focus on the rental housing industry, landlord, and tenant issues.
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Oversees and directs the work of classified, contractual, and hourly employees and interns.
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Prepares and delivers presentations to community groups, staff, City Council, City boards and commissions, city management, and others; respond to questions and requests.
- Performs policy research and compiles and analyzes data on economic, social, community impact, and physical factors affecting neighborhoods and the rental housing industry. Prepares related narrative reports and graphics to present the data.
Management Responsibilities
Yes
City Competencies
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Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
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Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
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A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
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A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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Flexibility in schedule and mindset.
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Knowledge of rental housing trends, challenges, community outreach, and educational needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; skills and ability to communicate technical and/or controversial subject matter to the general public and present to diverse audiences, including racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
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Thorough knowledge of the organizational and departmental goals, structure, functions, objectives, and services.
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Specific knowledge of department-related ordinances, policies, procedures, and regulations.
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Ability to work with limited supervision and exercise independent judgment.
- Understanding of, and ability to interpret, federal, state, and local conditions, regulatory issues, and monitoring/reporting requirements.
- Ability to develop and implement effective communications and engagement practices.
- Familiarity with and dedication to following equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
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Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including historically underrepresented populations, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
- Strong and demonstrated expertise in effective project management; ability to manage time, organize and prioritize work effectively.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
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Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with peers, stakeholders, customers, city employees, and external partners.
- Ability to negotiate, facilitate discussion and conflict resolution among diverse groups and individuals.
- Ability to collect, organize and analyze sets of data; ability to deduce implications of collected data and communicate findings.
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Demonstrated expertise with standard Office programs.
Required Qualifications
College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Education, Sociology, Public Relations, Public Health, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Human Services, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university (Master’s degree preferred)
Experience Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Education, Sociology, Public Relations, Public Health, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Human Services, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree preferred.
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Manager, Rental Housing
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
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Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
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