Assistant Department Director

About the Opportunity:
The Housing and Neighborhoods Department is committed to improving and maintaining the quality of life and environment for all Raleigh citizens through a variety of programs and activities throughout the city. The Department provides funding for the creation and preservation of affordable housing and for services and programs benefitting low to moderate income persons. The Department enforces codes to ensure safe and decent housing and carries out neighborhood revitalization and community engagement and enrichment activities.

The Assistant Director’s role is key to the successful implementation of code enforcement, neighborhood enrichment, and housing and community development programs and services. The Assistant Director is responsible for carrying the Director’s vision through the organization and directing the work of the Neighborhood Enrichment Services Division and Code Enforcement Division, as well as the Fiscal and Compliance/Planning teams within the Community Development Division.

About You:
The ideal candidate for this will be a dynamic leader with a proven ability to develop staff and foster a safe and collaborative work environment. The Assistant Director must enhance and maintain strong internal and external relationships as well as with employees, members of the community, interdepartmental City staff, City Council and City Management. The ideal candidate for this position will possess exceptional interpersonal skills; be capable of working with a variety of people; be able to grasp new tasks, concepts and assignments quickly and with limited direction; and be able to provide efficient and effective direction in collaboration with the Department Director and the Department’s other Assistant Director.

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4535637/assistant-department-dir-i