Community Development Director
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinate managers overseeing operations, administration, code compliance, and contract compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and directs the activities of the department; assures the total operational effectiveness of the department.
- Establishes and implements operational policies, goals, and objectives for the department; according to federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations.
- Develops long and short-range planning and needs assessments for the improvement of programs and services, in accordance with federal guidelines.
- Prepares and presents the annual department budget; determines resource needs and financing requests; oversees budgetary administration.
- Plans and maintains records and prepares reports on a variety of subjects.
- Oversees contract compliance for a variety of federal and state programs and develops and submits respective plans and reports as required.
- Evaluates the work of subordinate managers and staff; identifies training needs; counsels, hires and disciplines, as necessary, all departmental employees.
- Develops and implements public information programs explaining the programs and development goals of the department.
- Represents the City on federal, state, and local legislative, program and policy issues; makes policy program and funding decisions as a member of boards and commissions; makes presentations at state and regional conferences.
- Monitors and analyzes federal and state legislation to determine impacts on programs and services.
- Reviews periodicals, legal developments, and other materials to keep abreast of developments in community development and code compliance work.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- BA in business or public administration, urban planning, or related field (MBA desirable), and
- Five (5) years of managerial experience in a field related to community development.
Other Necessary Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Modern principles, methods, practices and equipment relating to community development, housing, and human services programs.
- Federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards relating to community development.
- Effective managerial practices and methods.
- Qualified applicants should send resume to: joni@nationalcareergroup.com
- This position is on-site in Michigan.