Community Development Manager
Date Adopted by City Manager
05/01/08
Comp. Code
9410
Management
Exempt
Job Title:
Community Development Manager
Definition
Under general direction of the Housing and Neighborhood Services Director, to perform a wide variety of complex, professional work in such fields as community services, housing and community organization funding; provide an on-going review of community development activities; perform related work as required.
Typical Duties
Perform complex administrative and management duties in the Housing and Neighborhood Services Department; manage and supervise administration of the City’s community organization funding program; administer and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; assist the Housing Manager with monitoring of Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs; management of the Federal Integrated Disbursement and Information Systems (IDIS) for all HUD programs; prepare required grant applications and reports for CDBG, HOME and other housing/community development projects and programs; perform statistical research and analysis; develop and monitor contracts with other agencies and individuals.
Tools and Equipment Used
Personal computer, including word processing, data base, and spread sheet software; digital camera; motor vehicle; calculator; phone, including cell phone; copy and fax machines.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Work Environment
The noise level of the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate in the field.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of municipal organization, budgeting and administration; principles and techniques of systems and procedures analysis; grant writing; supervision, training and performance evaluation; applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to local government operations in assigned areas of operation.
Ability to
Plan and administer a municipal budget linked to Federal and State funding; interpret Federal and State regulations and implement effective programs in accordance with those regulations; direct, coordinate and analyze varied public programs; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with City Council members, other City staff members and with representatives of the community; respond to questions and complaints from the public; provides information regarding regulations, requirements and procedures; coordinates housing and neighborhood activities with other departments; develop effective procedures and actions necessary to resolve problems; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain confidential relationships and information; understand and use various computer software programs to perform assigned work; plan, direct and coordinate the work of others.
Experience
Three years of progressively responsible management experience in community development, community services, housing, finance or a related field.
Education
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field of study which is likely to contribute to successful performance of the position. A Master’s Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration is desirable.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License.