Community Planning & Development - Community Development Director

Responsible for developing and implementing policies, programs and practices in community development, housing, grants, downtown renewal, acquisition and relocation, and Federal and State aid programs in compliance with HUD regulations. The work is performed under the general direction of the City Planner, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. This is an Assistant Director position.

Supervises professional, technical and clerical employees.

• Establishes and maintains liaisons with Federal, State, and other governmental subdivisions.
• Analyzes and interprets operating, administrative, and financial reports, including identification of problems and solutions.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with civic and public interest organizations to promote support for Department of Housing and HOME programs, housing, and other Federal and State programs.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the commercial loan program.
• Develops new programs to improve housing and economic conditions in the City.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors, through application and performance reports, the Community Development Block Grant Program and HOME budgets.
• Actively participates in City and Federal audits of HUD-sponsored programs.
• Under the direction of the Community Planning and Development Director, interviews and hires department staff – including Block Grant staff.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive housing plan for the City of Waterloo, integrating all elements of federally funded housing into a coordinated, long-range plan.
• Conducts ongoing evaluation of staff and program performance reviews of Community Development employees.
• Advises and consults with Community Planning and Development Director, Mayor, and City Council on Community Development funding and programs that impact the economic development of the City.
• Coordinates preparation of statistical tabulations, compiles information, and develops reports for Mayor, Council, State and Federal auditors and HUD on Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs and funding, as requested or required
• Attends City Council, Agenda, department head, budget, Community Development Board, and other meetings as required.
• Completes reports, performs data entry, and completes forms on a personal computer using the applicable software.
• Maintains effective communication with agency representatives and individuals using Community Development services, HUD, and other government agencies.
• Works independently and with others with minimal supervision.
• Performs all work duties in accordance with City and Community Planning and Development policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.
• Performs work as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of the Federal, State, and municipal regulations and procedures governing community development, housing and economic development programs.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, urban planning, budgeting, and economic development.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and rules pertaining to Federal and State funded programs.
• Personal computer skills and ability to learn related software applications, enter and retrieve information on a computer, develop computer-generated reports, and update records.
• Ability to supervise, direct, monitor, and review professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, and promote community and economic development programs, working with other entities to accomplish said goals, such as Habitat for Humanity and other similar organizations.
• Ability to read, understand and follow government regulations and to analyze and interpret data, review materials on a variety of grant programs, and act as a liaison with other government subdivisions.
• Ability to review operating and financial statements and administrative reports
• Ability to respond to questions from government agency representatives, Community Development Board members, the media, other entities using Federal funds for selected projects, elected officials, and the general public tactfully and in a clear, concise, and easily understandable manner.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Board members, elected officials, other City employees, supervisors, Federal, state and other government subdivisions and agencies.
• Ability to coordinate and…