Assistant Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND)
Job Posting for Assistant Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) at City of Bloomington, IN
Description
Duties
This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Essential (primary)
Assists in overseeing all department operations and supervision of office staff, assisting with hiring and evaluation of employees.
Supervises the Rental Inspection and Neighborhood Compliance programming (Titles 16 and 6 of the Bloomington Municipal Code, respectively), including assisting program staff with the response and resolution of issues brought by property owners, managers, tenants and citizens.
Oversees coordination of the Communication Development Block Grant (CDBG) process.
Coordinates workforce housing monitoring.
Assists with the oversight of the housing counseling program.
Assists with the oversight and/or coordination of the following programs: rental rehabilitation, HOME, Housing Development Fund, historic preservation, neighborhoods, and Jack Hopkins.
In conjunction with the Director, attends and makes departmental recommendations at a wide variety of public meetings such as Board of Housing Quality Appeals, Board of Public Works, Historic Preservation Commission, and various citizen groups.
Coordinates with City Legal Department on departmental legal issues such as noncompliance of municipal ordinances, and the drafting of various contracts for service.
Directs and supervises the daily activities of program marketing and applications intake, processing and documenting procedures as it relates to the various department programs and projects.
Responsible for supervising program implementation, ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations, which may include site specific variables and special conditions. Oversees, formulates, prepares and submits various reports and grant applications for the department.
Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field or equivalent combination of work experience and educational training that provides required skills and knowledge.
Minimum work experience equivalent to three years, at least one year working with CDBG and HOME federal programs or other federal or community development related programs.
Demonstrates concise and effective communication skills and technical writing ability.
Knowledge of municipal ordinances and federal and state building codes and administrative rules; the ability to interpret and apply regulations to a variety of specific cases.
Knowledge of complaint resolution procedures, legal notice requirements, due process procedures, citation authority, and general municipal practices and procedures.
Knowledge of construction management; the ability to oversee rehabilitation projects through project management skills.
Understanding of construction finance and pro forma analysis.
Ability to interpret and apply federal laws and regulations dealing with community and economic development programs.
Ability to administer state and federal programs and local government budgeting procedure.
Knowledge of the housing market and industry practices and finance issues.
Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship
Performs duties that are broad in scope and require consideration of complex variables and their potential impact upon major City programs and services. Incumbent must possess working knowledge of several fields and ability to use creativity in adaptation or development of approaches to meet unusual situations.
Most work is performed in a modern office environment, with site visits also required that expose the incumbent to construction-related hazards and all weather conditions. Position requires moderate physical exertion.
Applies a variety of rules, laws, and professional knowledge to coordinate and direct the department programs and projects. Errors are not readily apparent through supervisory review and may result in substantial loss of department moneys and violation of federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Maintains frequent contact with community leaders, members of the general public, federal, state and local agency representatives, other departments and department staff. These relationships have significant City and departmental implications and are comprehensive in nature often requiring tact and use of persuasion to gain cooperation in the face of differences of opinion.
Maintains frequent contact with contractors, developers, trade professionals, lending institutions and legal representatives for the purpose of receiving inquiries, marketing programs, inducing program participation by the greatest possible number of individuals and businesses.
ANYONE WISHING TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION WHO DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER MAY APPLY AT CITY HALL, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (401 N MORTON STREET, SUITE 230, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47404).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
La Igualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley.
The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, veteran status, housing status or disability in employment or the provision of services.
The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using eVerify. The City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
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