New Job Deputy Director Of Community Investment In Indiana

The average salary is $100,00 to $105,00 per year.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Community Investment of the City of South Bend manages a wide breadth of services, programs, projects, and initiatives that support a thriving South Bend. The 88-member department leads the City of South Bend’s efforts on economic development, planning, housing development, community and resident engagement, building safety, code enforcement, federal grant management, sustainability, animal welfare, and more.

The department manages a majority of the city's discretionary funds with a $21 million annual budget and also oversees the management of more than 30 million dollars in annual revenues controlled by the Redevelopment Commission.

Deputy Executive Director Will be expected to work closely with the Department's executive director to improve team performance, manage personnel and develop new protocols to make government more effective for South Bend residents.

The position is expected to assist the executive director in the management of procurement, human resources, and legal matters and other daily operations from the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

• Working to advance the priorities set by the city administration, promotes opportunity for all residents.
• Organizes interdisciplinary teams to accomplish strategic goals and objectives, as well as continuous improvement projects that improve the services delivered by South Bend residents.
• Engages the private sector, other public sector agencies and non profit community development groups to plan, develop, coordinate and implement community projects, initiatives and programs.
• Leads a strategic review of programs and processes of the teams within the Department of Community Investment.
• Supervises and evaluates the progress of staff, and coordinates the department's work with contractors, agencies and other city departments.
• Working with the departmental divisions to develop policy in the areas of housing development, business development, and economic development; neighborhood improvement; and financial and human capital.
• Supports the executive director in managing diverse and complex operations of the Department of Community Investment, including budgeting, procurement, human resources and legal issues.
• Supports the implementation of project management practices and other management policies that ensure accountability and performance of city programs.
• Develops and communicates programs, projects, and initiatives that advance the administration's mission of delivering services that empower residents to thrive.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Assumes additional responsibilities as directed and as they relate to overall function.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: 5 years of experience with progressive responsibility positions with a preference for public sector experience in a leadership position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

• preferred experience managing teams or initiatives.
• Can lead to organizational changes and initiatives, especially when dealing with sensitive issues that impact multiple stakeholders.
• Experience and knowledge on complex urban issues include planning, economic development, neighborhood improvement, housing, homelessness, environmental issues, real estate, animal welfare, and residents'engagement.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to clearly explain long-term, complex plans and alternative solutions in both private meetings and presentations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of individuals that include community leaders, elected officials, and other individuals.
• Capacities to evaluate and analyse complex plans, projects, or programs. Take into consideration such factors as the public budget process; sources of revenue; the political process's strategy; and strategic planning considerations? :
• Analytical decision maker who is action oriented, diplomatic and persuasive. He works with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor.
• Commitment to the city's five values: excellence, accountability, innovation, inclusion and empowerment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENCE, REGISTRATION: Valid Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one.

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED: Phone, personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet and publishing software; copy machine; fax machine; calculator; and car.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to walk, stand and talk while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required in this role include seeing or feeling objects, tools or controls; and reaching with hands and arms occasionally. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office. Entire office is smoke free.