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(Position opened in NEOGOV.)
Innovation: the process of both generating and applying creative new ideas, approaches or actions in a specific context.
The Charlottesville Housing Leader position has been created to provide leadership and direction for the City’s housing programs, covering the needs of all sectors of the housing market. The successful candidate will be a doer and a creator, not a paper pusher. Charlottesville is looking for an innovative individual who can:
• create and preserve opportunities for both homeowners and renters through education, counseling, and outreach and partnerships with developers and non-profits;
• propose policies and ordinance changes which will help achieve the City’s goals of affordable housing;
• encourage, establish and maintain public and private partnerships with community stakeholders involved with housing programs and related sources of funding;
• connect citizens in need of housing services to appropriate service providers;
• ensure development plans align with housing and land use principles as presented in the City’s Housing Strategy and Comprehensive Plan;
• analyze complex financial and programmatic issues;
• research and replicate best practices within the housing field;
• report on, collect, manage and evaluate financial and statistical data using easily understandable formats;
• administer funding for the City’s housing programs including organization of RFP processes, establishing financial accounts and contracts, and monitoring recipients for program compliance;
• perform other related tasks as required, such as: prepare and present semi-annual reports for City Council, City Planning Commission, and the City staff; attend City Council, Planning Commission meetings as needed; serve on and staff local and regional housing committees; and respond to inquiries from the public.
The successful candidate will be a big thinker designer; they will be a story teller – able to generate excitement; they will be a symphony conductor – able to focus everyone’s energy; they will have empathy for their community; they will find ways to do the job with play – creating a can do spirit of fun; and they will want this job because it gives meaning – to their life and others.
We welcome you to join our team in America’s #1 City, and the home of President’s Jefferson, Monroe and Madison, the site of the University of Virginia, all located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. All this and a starting salary range of up to $42,286 - $61,942.
Experience: desired in housing planning, finance, real estate, housing advocacy, rental assistance counseling, grant administration, site planning and the development review processes.
Knowledge: housing development and redevelopment financing and program development to bring new housing or redeveloped housing into the city market place; philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of City Planning as they pertain to design and development of urban and regional areas, housing planning, research, neighborhood planning, zoning, and community redevelopment activities; State and City Codes and of the various ordinances, codes, and regulations pertaining to planning, zoning, and urban redevelopment; fiscal cycles and corresponding funding application processes; and housing market finances and complex financial packaging with the ability to execute decisions and agreements.
Ability: to plan, organize, carry out, and present complex topics, the ability to supervise personnel, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, municipal officials including Economic Development Department staff representatives of other agencies including local public housing agencies, developers, the financial community and members of the general public. A valid driver’s license is required.
Education: A Master’s degree or equivalent education and experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Finance, Real Estate, Business or a related field is required. Computer and financial skills as well as experience in managing or administering housing programs are desired.
Final applicants required to register with Selective Service must show proof of registration (pursuant to Section 2.2-2804, Code of Virginia.) In accordance with applicable state and federal laws, the City conducts pre-employment drug testing on all positions. Successful testing results required before obtaining City employment.
How to apply: Interviews will begin on or about May 10, 2009. Position remains open until filled. Submit a cover letter and resume or a City employment application to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall, P.O. Box 911, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Apply online or obtain a City application by accessing the City’s JOBS BOARD at www.charlottesville.org or by calling 434-970-3490; fax 434-970-3523.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. The City of Charlottesville will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE PERSONAL IDENTITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR WORK IN THE U.S. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT.
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