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Accomplishments
Certification
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Jeffrey McKittrick

Homosassa

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented servant leader with 30 years of extensive local government experience, demonstrating a strong track record of career advancement through multiple promotions to senior leadership roles. Known for exceptional communication and team-building abilities, fostering collaboration and driving project success. Expertise in project management encompasses the entire lifecycle, from initiating new projects to overseeing implementation and optimizing existing initiatives. A proven leader consistently recognized for excellence in service delivery and innovative solutions, committed to enhancing community outcomes through effective governance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director Housing and Community Development

City of Tampa
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Lead the Housing and Community Development Department which includes multiple programs and activities carried out in the City of Tampa.
  • Responsible for all programmatic and financial operations of the department.
  • Oversee a nearly $50 million budget.
  • Implemented an emergency disaster relief program on short notice with an outside contractor.
  • Implemented an in-house disaster program following expiration of contract with outside contractor.
  • Oversee all federal, state, and local funding and program regulations.
  • Department winner of multiple awards and is nationally recognized for its efforts to reduce homelessness.

Assistant Director Housing and Community Development

Pasco County Board of County Commissioners
08.2020 - 01.2025
  • Assist the Community Development Director in the overall leadership and management of the department with a $30 million budget.
  • Led and completed the rewrite of Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) to begin a new three (3) year cycle.
  • Successfully started a new Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) on short notice, recruited members, and coordinated all meetings and a public hearing.
  • Oversee and administer a $55-million-dollar in-house loan portfolio.
  • Assembled the CARES team from the ground up and administered a rent, mortgage, and repair assistance program, which included serving nearly 500 households, and expending $2.5 million in a four (4) month timeframe.
  • Successfully develop team members through individual coaching and training to allow for career advancement and as result five of my team members have been promoted.
  • Participated as a member of small team that implemented a brand new Onboarding process for all new County employees.

Grant and Redevelopment Manager

Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Promoted to Grant & Redevelopment Manager in 2019.
  • Worked directly with the Executive Director to support the overall mission and operation of the agency.
  • Led redevelopment efforts in partnership with the City of Kingsport.
  • Established goals and procedures for solicitation, funds management and disbursement of grant funding.
  • Obtained increased funding to support Housing Authority operations.
  • Obtained new grants and partnerships to facilitate new housing options including the award of a grant to construct a shared living home for those with substance abuse issues.

Supportive Housing Manager

Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority
12.2013 - 08.2019
  • Promoted into Supportive Housing Manager role in 2016.
  • Led and managed all Supportive Housing operations which included housing for over 180 families at a time.
  • Managed all financial operations of these grants which included annual and multiyear grants totaling over $1,500,000.
  • Successfully led the relocation of 20 special needs residents from a hazardous apartment building that was condemned.
  • Successfully led the relocation of over 100 residents from a public housing property that was to be demolished.
  • Implemented process improvement to reduce the time from application to housing.
  • Worked with community partners to reduce homelessness and house those who were experiencing homelessness.

Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer

Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Integrated role of law enforcement officer into school based setting.
  • Increased positive image of law enforcement among students, parents, and staff through participation in school and community events.
  • Introduced and presented educational and preventative programs related to community and social problems in the school and community.
  • Met with students, parents, and administrators to discuss student behavior and formulate plans to improve student’s behavior.
  • Advocated for student’s success in the school and home.
  • Led efforts to increase safety and security awareness throughout the school system.

Deputy Sheriff– Field Training Officer

Manatee County Sheriff's Office
01.1997 - 01.2006
  • Educated and trained new deputies on department policy and procedures while serving as their Field Training Officer.
  • Instructed and evaluated new deputies on patrol functions including arrests, citations, reports, and officer safety.
  • Made recommendations for solo duty, further training, or termination. Completed all supporting documentation for these recommendations.
  • Maintained superior knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
  • Completed reports for criminal activity and conducted appropriate follow-up to include on scene arrest as necessary.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

King University
Bristol, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

King University
Bristol, Tennessee

Skills

  • Issues resolution
  • Team building
  • Staff management
  • Charismatic leader
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Employee development
  • Operations management
  • Strategic planning

Websites

Accomplishments

Certified Public Manager - August 2024 - Florida State University - School of Public Administration.

Constellation Award - Pasco County Board of County Commissioner's - 2022 Onboarding Project

Leadership Development Program - Pasco County 2021


Certification

Certified Public Manager (CPM) - 2024

Lean six Sigma Yellow Belt - 2021

Timeline

Director Housing and Community Development

City of Tampa
01.2025 - 08.2025

Assistant Director Housing and Community Development

Pasco County Board of County Commissioners
08.2020 - 01.2025

Grant and Redevelopment Manager

Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority
08.2019 - 08.2020

Supportive Housing Manager

Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority
12.2013 - 08.2019

Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer

Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
01.2006 - 01.2013

Deputy Sheriff– Field Training Officer

Manatee County Sheriff's Office
01.1997 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

King University

Master of Business Administration -

King University

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Board member Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI) Tampa, Florida
  • Certified Public Manager - Florida State University’s School of Public Administration’s Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program – August 2024
  • Member Resilient Pasco 2050 – Resiliency Work Group
  • Member of Pasco County 2023 S.W.O.T. Facilitation group
  • Presenter for Florida Housing Coalition – SHIP program - 2023
  • Presenter at National Community Development Association (NCDA) Winter Conference 2023 – Washington, D.C.
  • Community Development named Team of the Year for Pasco County for 2020
  • Club Officer - Sergeant at Arms of the Pasco County Government Toastmasters Club
  • Served on United Way of Greater Kingsport, TN Self Sufficiency Vision Council
  • Served as member of Sullivan County (TN) Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard
  • Served as a Traffic Crash Reconstructionist
  • Specialized Housing and Law Enforcement Training totals over 2,500 hours

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