Chief Development Officer

COH City Of Hialeah; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

COH City Of Hialeah is seeking a Chief Development Officer to manage the Community Development Department. This role involves supervision of key divisions, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years of executive-level experience in local government. Strong leadership and financial management skills are essential. Join a team that values ethical conduct and promotes community development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of Executive-Level experience in local government.
• Ability to analyze administrative problems and supervise subordinate personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct all aspects of the Community Development Department.
• Develop and implement management systems and procedures.
• Prepare and manage the budget for the Community Development Department.

Skills

Ethical Conduct

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Decision Making

Financial Management

Communications Proficiency

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Architecture, Structural Engineering or related field

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $300,000.00

Distinguishing Characteristics of Work

Under the general administrative direction of the Mayor, manages all aspects of the Community Development Department pursuant to City Charter and Code. Supervises and guides the Building Division, the Code Compliance Division, the Housing and Community Services Division, the Local Business Tax Division, and the Planning Division to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, administrative orders and policies as applicable. The Chief Development Officer shall be the administrative head of the Community Development Department.

Essential Examples of Duties

Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the Building Division, the Code Compliance Division, the Housing and Community Services Division, the Local Business Tax Division, and the Planning Division.

Develops and implements management systems, procedures and standards for program evaluation.

Makes recommendations to the Mayor for changes as needed.

With the assistance of the division directors, prepares the budget for the Community Development Department and maintains budgetary controls.

Develops and implements comprehensive strategies to expand funding and enhance organizational capacity.

Works directly with division directors to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on a daily basis.

Directs the development, implementation and reporting of maintenance programs for the various divisions.

Ensures adherence to applicable laws, codes, regulations and guidelines applicable to the various divisions.

Performs such other related duties and functions as requested by the Mayor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ethical Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision Making, Financial Management, Communications Proficiency, Presentation Skills
• Considerable knowledge of administrative organization and management.
• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and implementation of maintenance management systems.
• Skills in analyzing technical and administrative problems regarding Building projects, Code Compliance, Housing and Community Services, Local Business Tax and Planning development.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational planning; informational programs; local governmental functions, organizations, and administration.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends on community development.
• Ability to analyze administrative problems.
• Supervise subordinate personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with public officials at all levels, members the City Council, employees, and the public.

Physical Requirements

Must have ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, stand, hear, hands to finger dexterity, handle, feel or operate objects, read and write English. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment; such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machines. Work is performed indoors within a quiet to moderately noisy environment. Must be able to lift, carry and or push articles weighing up to 20 lbs.

Minimum Training and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, college or university with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or any related field, with a minimum of seven (7) years of Executive-Level experience in local government. A combination of education & experience may be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories. The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.