ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general administrative direction of the Director of Housing and Community Development, plans, directs, and coordinate all activities of the Planning and Development Service Center of Housing and Community Development. Manages and provides work direction, assigns tasks, and evaluates the work performance of staff responsible for the Division’s planning activities. Coordinates research and grant writing efforts for competitive programs including Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction, Fair Housing, Hope VI Revitalization, Homeless and Special Needs, the Land Bank, the Property Development Center, and various other funding opportunities. Oversees neighborhood planning processes such as research on land use, physical conditions, and demographics. Reviews and provides analytical and statistical reports as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Prepares and submits recommendations for planning processes based on data collection, GIS results, physical surveys, public meetings, and other applicable methodologies. Coordinates city-wide planning projects related to housing and community development to include housing market research and needs assessments through incorporating public and expert input along with internal recommendations. Interprets government regulations and ensures program compliance with local, state, and federal codes and requirements. Recommends programs for approval and fund allocation for projects based on research gathered through the annual planning processes. Awards contracts to sub-recipient organizations. Prepares and monitors annual operating administrative and program budgets. Oversees all program funding expenditures. Designs program and customer service standards, monitors program activities, and communicates with regulatory agencies to prevent and resolve problems.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned from time to time.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to read federal, state, and local regulations. Requires ability to communicate orally and in writing with management, staff, contractors, government agencies and the general public. Requires ability to operate general office equipment such as telephone and personal computer. Requires occasional travel to project sites, meetings, and to attend public forums. Requires ability to operate automobile to attend off-site meetings and to visit project sites.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office environment except during on-site visits. Must travel throughout city to attend meetings and conduct site visits.