Jeffrey W. McKittrick
Ellenton,Florida
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
City of Tampa
Tampa, Florida
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Launched and scaled two disaster relief programs serving 148 households and deploying $2.3M+ within 6 months, significantly accelerating emergency response capabilities.
- Directed citywide housing and community development programs, overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets while ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Negotiated developer agreements that expanded affordable housing inventory, supporting long-term city housing strategy.
- Implemented Job Order Contracting (JOC) program, reducing project initiation timelines by 30-40% and earning recognition as the first municipality to adopt the model.
- Collaborated with Planning, Growth Management, Construction teams to streamline project delivery, ensuring timely reporting and effective funding utilization.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Pasco County Board of County Commissioners
Dade City, Florida
08.2020 - 01.2025
- Led development partnerships that delivered 1,000+ new affordable housing units, significantly expanding regional housing capacity.
- Directed COVID-19 relief program, distributing $2.5M to 500+ households within 4 months, ensuring rapid community stabilization.
- Redesigned policies and procedures, increasing completed housing rehabilitation projects by 50%.
- Achieved zero findings across multiple audits by strengthening audit performance following prior compliance issues.
- Mentored and developed staff, leading to multiple internal promotions and advancement of 2 employees into senior leadership roles.
GRANT AND REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Kingsport, Tennessee
12.2013 - 08.2020
- Secured funding for innovative housing solutions, establishing shared living facility for substance abuse recovery populations.
- Administered grant portfolios and housing programs supporting 180+ individuals and families, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
- Managed redevelopment initiatives for 400+ public housing units, aligning with citywide revitalization strategies.
- Streamlined housing approval process, reducing wait times and enhancing program accessibility.
- Coordinated emergency relocation of 20 high-risk residents, ensuring timely and safe housing placement under urgent conditions.
DEPUTY SHERIFF - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
Blountville, Tennessee
01.2006 - 12.2013
- Developed and delivered prevention programs on substance abuse and social issues to hundreds of students annually.
- Collaborated with educators and families to implement behavioral intervention strategies, enhancing student outcomes.
- Built strong community relationships across schools, fostering trust and engagement with law enforcement stakeholders.
- Chosen for Honor Guard, which recognizes excellence, professionalism, and leadership within the department.
- Served as Traffic Crash Reconstruction Specialist, delivering expert analysis for investigations and legal proceedings.
DEPUTY SHERIFF - FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
Manatee County Sheriff's Office
Bradenton, Florida
01.1997 - 12.2006
- Supervised and mentored recruits to increase retention and performance outcomes among new officers.
- Trained and evaluated new deputies to enhance onboarding effectiveness and ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Led patrol operations and ensured adherence to officer safety protocols in high-risk environments.
- Applied de-escalation and problem-solving techniques during critical incidents to maintain public safety.
- Served as Shift Supervisor at a high-security juvenile facility, overseeing operations and staff coordination.
Timeline
DIRECTOR HOUSING & 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
12.2013 - 08.2020
DEPUTY SHERIFF - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
01.2006 - 12.2013
DEPUTY SHERIFF - FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
Manatee County Sheriff's Office
01.1997 - 12.2006