Housing & Neighborhood Services Director
Date Adopted by City Manager
11/06/06
Comp. Code
8810
Management
Exempt
Job Title
Housing & Neighborhood Services Director
Definition
Under general direction of the City Manager, to perform a wide variety of complex administrative and problem solving work related to the City's housing and neighborhood services, including community development programs, neighborhood plans, code enforcement and administering programs such as the Community Development Block Grant Program, Low and Moderate Income Housing Program and other neighborhood oriented services; to do related work as required.
Typical Duties
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of City housing programs, including supervising the development and implementation of Neighborhood Plans, Community Development Block Grant Program, Low and Moderate Income Housing Program, Residential Rehabilitation program and other similar programs; prepare grant applications for programs and seek out additional funding sources for housing activities; manage the public comment and review process for housing programs; monitor financial administration of housing program funds; coordinate community development and housing activities between City departments, private developers, non-profit agencies and others involved in housing and community development activities; develop and implement policies and procedures relating to housing and community development
Additionally, supervises and directs code enforcement programs to preserve and enhance the quality of neighborhoods; resolves problems related to code enforcement activities, including assessing individual neighborhoods and developing targeted programs for upgrades through Neighborhood improvement and code enforcement activities. Oversee the enforcement of the City’s Housing Code in conjunction with the Building Official; develop and administer neighborhood partnership activities. Confers with City Manager, Council, boards and commissions as required regarding assigned areas of responsibility; work with appropriate local, State and/or Federal agencies; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Tools and Equipment Used
Personal computer, including word processing software including data bases and spread sheets; digital camera; motor vehicle; calculator; phone; copy and fax machines.
Physical Demands
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.
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
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office to moderately noisy in the field.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of municipal organization; Federal and State Housing Program regulations and regulations and laws related to assigned areas of responsibility, including zoning principles and familiarity with land use concepts. Knowledge of the concepts and techniques of neighborhood services, including formulating strategies for enhancement and preservation of neighborhoods; redevelopment law as it relates to housing programs; methods of public and private financing; budget administration practices; research techniques, sources and availability of information and methods of report presentation.
Ability to
Coordinate, administer and oversee various housing and code enforcement programs; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; plan, organize and schedule projects and responsibilities; obtain grant funding, develop City's annual Community Development and Housing Plans; train and evaluate assigned staff.
Experience
Four years of administrative experience in public housing programs, managing a neighborhood services activity, including improvement, beautification or other directly related activities.
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Planning or a related area. A Master's Degree in Public Administration, Planning or a related field is desirable.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License.