- Salary
- $108k – $147k/yr
- Location
- 30 Church Street Rochester, NY, NY, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
This position is responsible for managing the Bureau of Business and Housing Development, with responsibility for program administration, policy development, resource allocation, and staff supervision. The incumbent plays a key role in shaping housing, property, and neighborhood development initiatives; providing leadership to division managers; and serving as a liaison between the City, community groups, developers, and external partners. The employee works under the general direction of the Commissioner of NBD. Performs related work as required.
- Manages the operation of the Bureau of Business and Housing Development, including establishing priorities and procedures, determining organization structure, and assigning and reviewing staff work;
- Provides direction to division managers regarding the acquisition, management, and disposition of properties and the administration of housing programs;
- Develops and implements programs and projects consistent with departmental goals and City policies;
- Recommends new and revised policies to address Bureau activities;
- Meets with community groups, neighborhood associations, and the general public to explain programs, discuss concerns, and resolve issues;
- Directs the selection, training, assignment, and evaluation of Bureau personnel;
- Prepares the Bureau's annual budget and assists the Commissioner with the preparation of the Department’s overall budget;
- Negotiates contracts for professional services and determines the appropriate level of financial assistance to support private development within the City;
- Participates in the development of the City's Consolidated Plan, including the programming of Federal resources;
- Assists the Commissioner in coordinating the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development’s Capital Improvement Program;
- Coordinates special projects at the direction of the Commissioner.
High School Diploma or Equivalent PLUS:
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, or a closely related field AND three (3) years of experience (or its part-time equivalent) leading projects or teams in housing, economic development, community development, or a closely related field, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, or a closely related field AND five (5) years of experience (or its part-time equivalent) leading projects or teams in housing, economic development, community development, or a closely related field, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity; OR
- Associate’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, or a closely related field AND seven (7) years of experience (or its part-time equivalent) leading projects or teams in housing, economic development, community development, or a closely related field, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity; OR
- Nine (9) years of experience (or its part-time equivalent) leading projects or teams in housing, economic development, community development, or a closely related field, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
Appointment is contingent upon Civil Service Commission approval of the revised classification specification and minimum qualifications.