Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services

Assistant Neighborhood Services Director City of Covington, KY Department:
Community Development Division:
Neighborhood Services

Location:

City Hall Full-time

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 USD Annually

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision and direction of the Director of Neighborhood Services, the Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services will assist in the management of the City’s day to day neighborhood services activities. The Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services will assist in the oversight of the housing and community development grant programs, code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, parks and recreation, as well as various strategic projects like management and disposition of City-owned real estate, an early learning initiative, and the neighborhood grant program.

The Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services must be experienced, innovative, and strategic. The Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services must have strong political acumen and the ability to work effectively with a full range of elected leadership, employees, community organizations, and the public. The Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services must possess a strong background in real estate development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These tasks are typical for this position and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establishes goals and objectives and evaluates the degree to which they are achieved.

Conducts research, prepares and submits administrative reports, studies, and grant applications.

Manages various procurement processes (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs).Researches best practices and makes recommendations regarding policy issues and matters of concern.

Assesses community needs and develops and adjusts programs and activities accordingly.

Manages special projects and initiatives assigned by the Director or at the request of the City Manager or City Commission.

Assists with budget preparation and management including the review of needs, programs, and projects; evaluation of budget projections; development of budgets; attendance at budget meetings; monitoring of expenditures and revenues.

Provides administrative oversight for the implementation of the department’s goals and strategies.

Assists with staff supervision by participating in the development of annual goals and objectives, providing guidance, and monitoring progress toward goal achievement.

Presents to City Commission, community and business groups, and the public on various neighborhood projects, programs, issues, and concerns.

Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Employees at all levels are expected to work effectively together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exercise supervision over managerial or professional staff as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Planning, or a closely related field.
3 to 5 years of related and progressively responsible work experience, including 3 years in a managerial role.

A combination of relevant education and experience, which would demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES,…