Director of Housing & Community Development
Job description
CLICK HERE for the Director of Housing and Community Development Position Profile and further information about the position, the Unified Government, and the Athens community.
APPLY: Do not send resumes in lieu of a completed application. The online application is at www.accgov.com/jobs or at the Human Resources Department, 375 Satula Avenue, Satula Governmental Building, Athens, GA 30601, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Please do not forward a resume in lieu of the online application.
First review of applications begins on October 3, 2022.
We hope you will take time to explore this opportunity to join a highly professional local government organization and a progressive, vibrant community in the heart of sunny Northeast Georgia just 65 miles from Atlanta. Home of the University of Georgia, Athens is nationally-recognized for its high quality of life, state-of-the-art educational opportunities, endless outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities such as arts, entertainment, music, and food. If this opportunity is for you, we invite you to apply, or to pass on this information to others who might find this position of interest.
Jeff Hale, Human Resources Director
Jeff.Hale@accgov.com
706.613.3090
REPORTS TO: Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Executive
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit
PAY GRADE: 130
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Purpose of job
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, identifying community needs, analyzing problems, designing programs and solutions to address those issues, and performing additional tasks as assigned. The Housing and Community Development Department serves as a conduit for federal, state and local resources used to fund the creation and rehabilitation of affordable housing, services for disadvantaged populations, and activities that promote economic mobility among residents in Athens-Clarke County.
Job Related Requirements
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field with six years of experience in human service, economic development, housing and community development required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Four years of supervisory experience required.
Master's Degree preferred.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handling all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Facilitates the development of two community strategies related to affordable housing and homelessness.
Receives, evaluates, and compiles management and statistical data to monitor and document the effectiveness of programs; documents needs for continued funding of programs; should make recommendations related to any needed modification of programmatic offerings.
Identifies and develops opportunities for new development and preservation of existing affordable housing in working with external development partners
Develops data bases and management information which monitor physical housing stock, employment trends, and job skill requirements to identify needs and develop corresponding programs to address identified problem areas.
Provides direction to the Housing and Community Development Department staff by establishing clear and attainable goals for diverse programs; measures activities, outcomes and performance of the department and sub-recipient agencies.
Directs and guides division managers and staff in developing goals and objectives for performance-based management of programs according to guidelines and regulations of funding source agencies and the directives of the Athens-Clarke County Manager.
Interviews, makes hiring decisions, and evaluates performance of assigned positions engaged in housing, economic development, human services and physical projects.
Ensures policy and regulatory compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and state agency contract documents and policies.
Responsible for coordinating the development and providing staff support for Consolidated Plan and Annual Performance Report for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funding.
Reviews grant applications for federal and state funds to ensure consistency with the Consolidated Plan for projects related the priorities within the Consolidated Plan(i.e. Athens Housing Authority, etc.).
Administers multiple funding sources; develops and administers department operations budget; monitors expenditures; approves purchases and requisitions to ensure the use of funds are in compliance with funding source requirements.
Develops and maintains good working relations with community, public and private agencies; makes presentations to community groups and commissioners; works with media; resolves complaints and responds to questions posed by clients and/or the general public.
Coordinates with Athens-Clarke County Homeless Coalition and related stakeholders to implement the strategic plan to end and reduce homelessness in Athens-Clarke County.
Serves as the primary contact and oversees the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the entire Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County.
Responsible for the administrative oversight of the contract related to the Sanctioned Homeless Encampment.
Coordinates strategic efforts and serves as the primary point of contact for the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Land Bank Authority.
Builds capacity among decision-makers for recognition of the housing needs, equity, and opportunities during the development process. This task is coordinated through internal and external communication, training and technical assistance, works with stakeholders from multiple internal and external sectors such as local government agencies, business/chambers of commerce, community-based organizations, and non-profit organizations as partners in affordable housing development.
Works with stakeholder groups, including department and office management, governing bodies, and advisory groups to identify policy and procedures issues that need to be addressed to advance the mission of the department
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of public administration, housing, real estate, and grant management principles and practices.
Knowledge of federal, state and local funding sources available for housing, economic development, public facilities and human services for the economically disadvantaged.
Knowledge of general business principles including: development finance, budgeting, and basic grant development techniques.
Knowledge of regulatory agency compliance issues and processes. Specifically, knowledge of existing compliance issues, HUD regulations, and process to address identified agency compliance issues.
Ability to formulate goals, identify needs, develop and implement strategies and conduct research.
Ability to formulate grant applications and interpret grant contracts.
Ability to prepare and deliver public presentations and to communicate effectively with citizens and diverse special interest groups.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, news media, elected officials, and appointed boards.
Ability to direct and manage a professional staff and to coordinate performance-based benchmarks.
Ability to develop programs strategically in response to identified community needs,
Ability to use a personal computer, calculator, fax machine, and telephone.
Knowledge of the issues relating to public and private participation in real estate acquisition/sale, financing and construction;
Knowledge of federally-assisted residential property management operations.
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, overhead projector, engineer scale, architect scale and calculator. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of reports, letters, time sheets, invoices, plats, job applications, studies, ordinances and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare reports, studies, letters, memoranda, ordinances, policy statements, budgets, time sheets and maps using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people and groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including engineering, legal, planning, personnel, budgetary, land use and construction terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize determine percentages; interpret graphs; compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots and polynomials; perform statistical calculations which include frequency, distribution, reliability and validity of tests, correlation's techniques, factor analysis and econometrics.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with computer, overhead projector, engineer scale, architect scale and calculator.
MOTOR COORDINATION: May require the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using computer, overhead projector, engineer scale, architect scale and calculator. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computer, overhead projector, engineer scale, architect scale and calculator. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.
Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.
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WELLNESS
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