COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

City of National City

National City, CA

Expired: July 01, 2020 Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Under direction, to provide coordination, direction, planning, and guidance to professional and technical personnel in the execution of major long-term economic development, redevelopment, or housing projects; and perform related work as required.

THE DEPARTMENT:
The National City Housing Authoritymanages the housing programs and the preservation, revitalization, and the development of affordable housing projects in National City's neighborhoods. They partner with non-profit and for profit developers to increase housing opportunities at all income levels, and alsomanage the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification.Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

Oversees a staff involved in planning, implementing, monitoring, and controlling both locally and federally funded programs and projects.
Plans and organizes multiple tasks and assignments.
Reads and understands complex federal, state, and county laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Analyzes complex policy and economic development, redevelopment, and/or housing issues.
Prepares and enacts programmatic changes based on changes in federal, state, or local laws, rules, regulations, and/or guidelines.
Makes recommendations and prepares high-level reports.
Communicates effectively with other staff, the public, outside agencies, the business and development community, boards, commissions, and City Council.
Prepares written and oral presentations.
May manage the most complex real estate transactions and consultant contracts.
Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the department's budget.
Attends conferences and professional meetings to keep abreast of new developments in economic development, redevelopment, and/or housing.
Promotes and maintains effective business relationships with the housing and development community.
Selects, trains, assigns, evaluates, rewards, and disciplines subordinate staff.
Act as Director in their absence.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in economics, public administration, business administration, finance, or closely related field from an accredited college or university; and
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in housing, planning, redevelopment, community development, economic development, or related field within a local government setting or one (1) year of experience as a Community Development Specialist III.

Knowledge and Skills in: Development, planning, and housing laws, rules, and regulations and California redevelopment law; application of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); development/redevelopment practices and principles; local government and affordable housing financing policies and practices, urban revitalization practices; financial analyses, forecasts, and pro forma statements; strategic plans, multi-year plans, annual funding programs, and grant applications; budget and revenue management; contract monitoring and compliance with federal and state regulations; statistical and analytical research and reporting; project management practices; computer equipment and software related to assignment; principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to: Analyze complex research, public policy, and development proposals, including affordable housing projects; manage complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams; prepare and achieve project budgets and timelines; prepare and administer contracts and agreements; make presentations to City Council, commissions, and a variety of groups; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner; managestaff of subordinate personnel and/or consultants.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License or other means that would allow for the ability to commute to meetings, conduct site visits, and attend other special events throughout the county.

Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above may be invited to continue in the selection process. A short list of the most qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.
Employment Type: Full-Time