Deputy Director of Housing Initiatives and Community Development UN

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Health, Housing & Homelessness, the Deputy Director of Housing Initiatives and Community Development plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities, staff, and operations related to federal housing and community development grants. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements, aligning programs with City housing priorities, and advancing innovative initiatives to address homelessness, housing stability, and equity for residents.

This is an unclassified, at-will position.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

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Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Oversee all federally funded housing initiatives and community development programs administered by the Department of Health, Housing & Homelessness.
• Direct and manage the implementation and monitoring of HUD and other federal grants, including but not limited to Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG).
• Recommend and administer regulations, policies, and procedures of the United States, the State of New Mexico, and the City of Albuquerque applicable to housing and community development programs.
• Manage the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
• Supervise, evaluate, and direct the activities of departmental staff: hire, supervise, and train staff; provide feedback and conduct performance evaluations; recommend promotions and enforce policies; execute disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Prepare, implement, and administer budgets for assigned federal grants and programs.
• Develop and submit housing and community development grant applications, ensure accuracy of all federal financial reporting, and comply with all mandatory reporting deadlines.
• Present information to the Mayor’s Office, City Council, public meetings, and community forums, including reports, agendas, presentations, resolutions, and Memoranda of Understanding.
• Represent the City at meetings, working groups, and with community partners to strengthen housing initiatives.
• Explore innovative approaches and options to improve City-supported housing developments and services, ensuring alignment with affordability and equity goals.
• Evaluate and amend program policies and procedures to better meet community needs and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

• Attend professional group meetings and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of accounting.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Social Services, Economics, Urban Planning, or a related field preferred; and Six (6) years of experience in housing, community development, or social services positions, with at least four (4) years in a supervisory capacity working with HUD programs preferred.

Selected candidate must pass a City-paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening, as well as a City-paid criminal background screening.

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

• Knowledge of federal laws applicable to housing and community development, including HUD regulations and 24 CFR.
• Knowledge of public sector housing and community development operations; public administration; municipal governmental organization; and preparation of records, reports, correspondence, and written directives.
• Knowledge of administrative and fiscal management principles, supervision techniques, grant preparation, and development programs.
• Knowledge of innovative and energy-efficient housing practices, including green building and sustainability measures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City leadership, elected officials, consultants, community organizations, governmental agencies, and the public.
• Ability to lead complex projects from planning to implementation.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in…