DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 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.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:‐ 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent, PLUS:I. 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;ORII. 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;ORIII. 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;ORIV. 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.Salary range: $102,015 - $135,631 Apply