Director I (Housing and Community Development)

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Rocky Mount invites proven housing and community development leaders to apply for a unique opportunity to serve as the next Director of Housing and Community Development. The director is responsible for providing policy direction on all aspects of the city’s housing affordability and community development services. This includes overseeing the city’s Housing, Community Development and Community Engagement divisions within the department, with the goal of bringing measurable progress in community and housing infrastructure in all areas of the city.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

Established at the falls of the Tar River, Rocky Mount is a leading cultural, economic and education center of Eastern North Carolina. With lovely parks and greenways, this city of over 50,000 lies in two counties, Nash and Edgecombe, and is home to North Carolina Wesleyan College as well as Nash and Edgecombe Community Colleges. The 165,000 square-foot Rocky Mount Event Center is the region’s premier sports and entertainment venue and the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, which is housed in a lovingly renovated tobacco warehouse, serves as the community’s cultural gem. The city is served by three major highways: Interstate 95 to its west; Interstate 87 is its main east-west corridor and U.S. 301 (Wesleyan Boulevard) is the main north-south corridor. The city has easy access to Raleigh (55 miles) and the Research Triangle. It is also a two-hour drive from Wilmington and the beautiful North Carolina coast. Easy access to major highways and Raleigh-Durham International Airport makes Rocky Mount a great place to live and do business. With its temperate climate and proximity to both the North Carolina mountains and Atlantic Ocean beaches, Rocky Mount provides residents with the best of both worlds. Additional information about the city is available at https://rockymountnc.gov/.

ABOUT THE CITY GOVERNMENT:

The City of Rocky Mount operates under a council-manager form of government with a City Manager, two Assistant City Managers and 15 departments employing more than 800 employees. Rocky Mount is a member of ElectriCities, has a fixed route transit system, has seven National Historic Districts and four locally designated historic districts, and is host to an area event center, museum, and theater.

ABOUT THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:

The City of Rocky Mount’s Housing and Community Development Department is transforming to better address the needs of our community. Building on the foundation of our existing Community Development Division, we have introduced two new divisions: Housing, and Community Engagement. The Housing Division is dedicated to fostering affordable housing development through public/private partnerships, while the Community Engagement Division is focused on revitalizing neighborhoods and fostering strong relationships with residents and partners. Through this renewed approach, our department is committed to increasing the availability of housing options, improving housing choice and affordability, and restoring vibrancy to every neighborhood in Rocky Mount.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in public administration, community planning, public policy, or a closely related field, with a master’s degree preferred. Candidates must have five or more years of progressively responsible experience in community development and affordable housing. At least three years supervisory experience. Local, state, or federal government experience is preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate experience with and knowledge of community development service provisions, affordable housing financing, HUD entitlement programs and their regulatory compliance requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Possess knowledge of planning theory and practice, particularly as it relates to the built environment supporting community outcomes, health, and opportunities for workforce and community development.
• Serve as an organizational and departmental representative by facilitating complex discussions with city management, City Council, advisory boards, media partners, and community organizations.
• Oversee and negotiate contracts; provide and present communications and updates on department activities, positions, and project/program status.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and strategic collaboration skills, including ability to develop cultural competency of all city communities.
• Oversee the administration of housing and community development programs and activities, ensuring equitable access, fiscal compliance, and programmatic integrity.

COMPENSATION:

Salary is negotiable based on education and experience. Benefit information can be found on the city’s website https://rockymountnc.gov/services-hr-employee-benefits/.

Applicants must complete an online application and upload a resume and cover letter to be considered. The application review will begin immediately.

To apply for this job, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockymountnc/jobs/4556147/director-i-housing-and-community-development?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs