Community Development Director POS#104000001

• Plans and directs all the programs, services, and use of resources for the Department
• Develops Department goals and objectives; defines program year activities and establishes estimated time frames for completion; formulates policies and procedures and evaluates programs/services to identify needed changes, enhancements and/or expansions; Ensures programs meet applicable Local, State, and/or Federal requirements, including reporting requirements, compliance requirements, etc. 
• Manages department staff engaged in developing and implementing the daily activities and services of the Department programs
• Performs a variety of duties associated with supervising staff to include hiring, assigning work, ensuring professional development, and training, establishing performance standards, evaluating work, and providing guidance, direction, and discipline as necessary
• Serves as liaison between County and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Coordinates monitoring visits, oversees the preparation of reports and prepares reports of monitoring results and of program performance; Schedules technical assistance sessions and training as needed; Maintains current knowledge of HUD policies, procedures, and program requirements
• Develops and monitors the annual budget and five-year program strategies in conjunction with staff, County Finance office and HUD officials; Evaluates and approves expenditures; allocates funding according to program needs
• Establishes collaborative relationships with other departments, agencies, governmental entities, and non-profit organizations; provides guidance/technical assistance in grant development, submission, and administration
• Evaluates the program and applicable State and federal regulations; identifies needed program changes; develops and implements/recommends changes to address same
• Directs the implementation of new and updated HUD automated systems, including applications accessed directly through the HUD mainframe, mapping, planning and proficiently accesses and downloads information from HUD website; Ensures the provision of staff training on applicable systems
• Responsible for organizing, facilitating, and presenting program information at community meetings, and at the meetings of the County Commission, City Council and other municipal boards and private sector entities

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in urban  planning, engineering, or public administration and three (3) years of experience involving the administration and implementation of urban planning and development, community development, or economic development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Extensive knowledge of federal, State, and County laws, regulations, policies, procedures associated with the implementation and maintenance of community development programs
• Knowledge of accepted interviewing and counseling techniques as applied to housing assistance
• Knowledge of principles and practices of program monitoring and evaluation of Community Development programs
• Knowledge of housing needs and issues of clients served
• Knowledge of business practices, supervisory techniques, and motivational theory
• Knowledge of the physical, economic, and social characteristics of the communities throughout the County
• Ability to analyze complex organizational, administrative, and service problems and to formulate effective resolutions
• Ability to effectively and efficiently supervise a program and staff including all related functions associated with personnel, program administration, budget monitoring, and evaluation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, State and, local government officials, property owners and/or landlords, clients, general public, employees, and supervisors