Description
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter, 3 references, and a resume to: Joni@nationalcareergroup.com.
*The deadline to receive resumes is October 31, 2025*
The position involves high-level professional and managerial responsibilities for leading the Community Development Department. This includes planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all department activities.
Key duties include:
Administering federal and state grant programs,
Running housing rehabilitation and homeownership programs, and
Enforcing city ordinances.
The Director also oversees and evaluates the work of subordinate managers who handle operations, administration, code enforcement, and contract compliance.
Reporting Structure
The Community Development Director reports to the Senior Managing Director of Community Services and serves as part of the City’s upper management team, contributing to the overall leadership of the organization.
The Director will:
Directly supervise 3–5 staff members,
Provide overall managerial leadership for the entire department with the support of two Assistant Directors, and
Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including nonprofits, private businesses, community organizations, and residents facing socio-economic challenges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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; assures operations and programs are carried out 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; leads the development of comprehensive plans; and develops innovative programs in accordance with federal guidelines.
Prepares and presents the annual department budget; determines resource needs and financing requests; oversees budgetary administration.
Plans and participates in technical and administrative studies and reviews reports of program needs and accomplishments; 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 support staff; identifies training needs; provides counseling as needed; 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; presents the City's position on issues; provides information on city programs; makes policy, programs, 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.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, or related field (master's degree desirable).
-AND-
- Five (5) years of managerial experience in a field related to community development.
-OR-
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
