Community Development Director

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Job description

CITY OF STAMFORD
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Stamford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities and persons with disabilities

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION NO. 21-66P

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Annual Salary Range: $99,316 - $127,387

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under the general direction of the Land Use Bureau Chief, the Director of
Community Development is responsible for the overall operation and function of the Community Development Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : Graduation with a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five (5) years' of experience in grant management, two (2) of which must have involved supervisory responsibilities.

A degree in business administration, public administration, planning, political science, or a related field; and experience in housing rehabilitation and construction are preferred; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority. A Master's Degree in public administration or urban planning may substitute for one (1) year of experience .

The Community Development Director will direct, oversee, and supervise the administration of the following programs and administrative functions:

• Federal/state grant funds process as required by HUD/funding agency.
• City's Annual Action Plan, Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Fair Housing Analysis, Citizen Participation

Plan, and associated HUD plans and reports.

• Review and approval of individual loans for assistance, requests for loan subordination, loan paybacks from program loans, and collection of delinquent accounts.
• Completion of various reports, including Annual Grantee Performance Report, and other financial and statistical reports as required.
• Knowledge and understanding of government programs including, but not limited to, Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and all applicable federal regulations.

• Supervise the duties of the Community Development Program Specialist and Office Support Specialist to ensure compliance with all local and federal regulations including, but not limited to, the completion of agreements, environmental reviews, project oversight, and the disbursement of funds.
• Supervise office activities, accounting records, claims, purchase orders, bank deposits, requests for U.S.

Treasury funds, equipment purchases, and other matters relating to the budgetary requirements for the overall Community Development operating budget.

• Review and analyze information to formulate and promote housing policies/plans compatible with, and to be included in, overall city planning efforts.
• Design programs and activities using funds from various federal programs including Community

Development Block Grant and HOME projects; develop project guidelines and the process by which the projects will be implemented consistent with all rules and regulations.

• Serve as a liaison between the Community Development Office and other City departments, agencies, and organizations and present information on behalf of the departments to other groups involved in assigned projects.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: There will not be a written examination. Applicants will be ranked according to their education, training and experience. Applicants are advised to submit a fully completed application form along with their cover letter and resume, listing all related degrees, training and work experience. The application and Resume must show how you meet the requirements of this position . Incomplete applications or those submitted without a resume will be rejected. Applications of candidates who do not meet the stated position requirements will not be considered.

FILING REQUIREMENTS: A completed City of Stamford Employment Application and resume and cover letter must be submitted or postmarked by Friday, December 3, 2021.
Applications can be obtained at .

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources
_ Division. _
Issued: 11/22/2021

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $99,316.00 - $127,387.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location