Assistant Director, Community Development & Housing

Waterloo; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo is seeking an Assistant Director of Community Development to lead housing, grants, downtown renewal, and related programs in compliance with HUD regulations. The role reports to the City Planner and supervises professional, technical and clerical staff.

The position requires establishing liaisons with federal/state agencies, managing budgets for CDBG/HOME programs, developing new housing initiatives, and supporting audits. Occasional travel and city meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business management, public administration, planning and finance, or closely related field with a minimum of five (5) years progressively more responsible experience, including supervisory experience, in community development, planning, housing or related field
• Experience working in a municipality is preferred
• Iowa Class C Driver's License and good driving record based on City of Waterloo driver performance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements policies, programs and practices in community development, housing, grants, downtown renewal, acquisition and relocation, and HUD-funded programs.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the commercial loan program.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive housing and economic development long-range plan for the City.
• Coordinates reporting for budgets and audits of HUD-sponsored programs.

Job description

Waterloo is seeking an Assistant Director of Community Development to lead housing, grants, downtown renewal, and related programs in compliance with HUD regulations. The role reports to the City Planner and supervises professional, technical and clerical staff.

The position requires establishing liaisons with federal/state agencies, managing budgets for CDBG/HOME programs, developing new housing initiatives, and supporting audits. Occasional travel and city meetings are expected.