Community Planning & Development - Community Development Director

Waterloo; Waterloo (IA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Descripción del empleo

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Responsible for developing and implementing policies, programs and practices in community development, housing, grants, downtown renewal, acquisition and relocation, and Federal and State aid programs in compliance with HUD regulations. The work is performed under the general direction of the City Planner, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. This is an Assistant Director position. Supervises professional, technical and clerical employees.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Illustrative only

• Establishes and maintains liaisons with Federal, State, and other governmental subdivisions.
• Analyzes and interprets operating, administrative, and financial reports, including identification of problems and solutions.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with civic and public interest organizations to promote support for Department of Housing and HOME programs, housing, and other Federal and State programs.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the commercial loan program.
• Develops new programs to improve housing and economic conditions in the City.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors, through application and performance reports, the Community Development Block Grant Program and HOME budgets.
• Actively participates in City and Federal audits of HUD-sponsored programs.
• Under the direction of the Community Planning and Development Director, interviews and hires department staff – including Block Grant staff.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive housing plan for the City of Waterloo, integrating all elements of federally funded housing into a coordinated, long-range plan.
• Conducts ongoing evaluation of staff and program performance reviews of Community Development employees.
• Advises and consults with Community Planning and Development Director, Mayor, and City Council on Community Development funding and programs that impact the economic development of the City.
• Coordinates preparation of statistical tabulations, compiles information, and develops reports for Mayor, Council, State and Federal auditors and HUD on Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs and funding, as requested or required
• Attends City Council, Agenda, department head, budget, Community Development Board, and other meetings as required.
• Completes reports, performs data entry, and completes forms on a personal computer using the applicable software.
• Maintains effective communication with agency representatives and individuals using Community Development services, HUD, and other government agencies.
• Works independently and with others with minimal supervision.
• Performs all work duties in accordance with City and Community Planning and Development policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.
• Performs work as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the Federal, State, and municipal regulations and procedures governing community development, housing and economic development programs.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, urban planning, budgeting, and economic development.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and rules pertaining to Federal and State funded programs.
• Personal computer skills and ability to learn related software applications, enter and retrieve information on a computer, develop computer-generated reports, and update records.
• Ability to supervise, direct, monitor, and review professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, and promote community and economic development programs, working with other entities to accomplish said goals, such as Habitat for Humanity and other similar organizations.
• Ability to read, understand and follow government regulations and to analyze and interpret data, review materials on a variety of grant programs, and act as a liaison with other government subdivisions.
• Ability to review operating and financial statements and administrative reports
• Ability to respond to questions from government agency representatives, Community Development Board members, the media, other entities using Federal funds for selected projects, elected officials, and the general public tactfully and in a clear, concise, and easily understandable manner.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Board members, elected officials, other City employees, supervisors, Federal, state and other government subdivisions and agencies.
• Ability to coordinate and monitor record keeping of community development activities to ensure accuracy.

Ability to work with people from a broad variety of social, economic, racial, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• 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

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work

• 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. prior to an offer of employment and at least annually after hire.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient speech and hearing that permits the employee to communicate effectively with other employees, elected officials, Federal, State, and other government subdivisions and other entities using federal funding.
• Sufficient vision and manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate a computer, handle files, and perform other administrative responsibilities.
• Personal mobility that permits the employee to operate a passenger vehicle safely, visit various community development funded sites, move from one City facility to another, and attend meetings in and out of town.

MISCELLANEOUS

• The City of Waterloo will conduct a background investigation including employment and criminal history checks on any applicant being considered for this position.

WORK SCHEDULE

Generally 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday, with one-hour unpaid lunch break. Must also be available outside these hours for department or City activities or meetings that require the attendance of the Community Development Director. Will be required to travel out-of-town several times a year.

Minority, female & disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.
We will accept applications until Monday, November 2 nd , 2026 at 5 pm.