Assistant Urban Development Director (Unclassified)

JOB CODE: 3084

PAY GRADE: 2290

SALARY RANGE: $60,744 - $102,073

LOCATION OF WORK
Office of Community Development

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the leadership of the Urban Development Director, performs highly responsible professional and administrative work creating thriving neighborhoods and improving the lives of lower-income residents of East Baton Rouge Parish. Plays a key role in the administration of the department, in the supervision and coordination of Program Managers, and in oversight of implementation of federal, state, and local programs for housing, community development, and economic development. This includes vital programs such as the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), CDBG Disaster Recovery and Mitigation (CDBG-DR and MIT) Program, Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grants, other Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, and other federal grant programs.

ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Develops and implements strategic policies and procedures for the Office of Community Development Programs, ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; motivates and manages a team of professionals to ensure seamless adoption of policies. Plans and coordinates the drafting and co-development of federally approved action plans and the 5-Year Consolidated Plan in accordance with community needs as identified through stakeholder engagement and data analysis; designs and implements programs and projects that achieve the goals identified in action plans and the 5-Year Consolidated Plan and complies with applicable rules and regulations. Manages grants by supervising the preparation of all applications and proposals for federal and state housing, community development, economic development, and disaster recovery assistance; oversees planning and policy development, execution of grant agreements and contracts, and compliance management. Oversees compliance by assisting in the ongoing preparation of City-Parish records for federal and state agency financial and program compliance monitoring, which includes developing internal procedures, supervising the preparation of annual and as-required performance reports, drafting responses to resolve funding agency findings and concerns, conducting risk assessments of awarded subrecipients, training staff and subrecipients in compliance requirements, and monitoring subrecipients according to their respective risk assessments. Engages the community by supervising the provision of equitable and inclusive citizen involvement in the City-Parish's overall community development process, which includes conducting monthly Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) Meetings, preparing press releases, newsletter articles, and social media posts, evaluating and responding to citizens groups' project proposals, and providing general technical assistance and guidance to the public. Coordinates interagency collaboration activities with other City-Parish departments, and local, state, and federal agencies, to ensure effective administration of departmental programs and strategic leveraging of resources. Provides support on an as-needed basis in program development, budget preparation, personnel management, staff training and assistance, and representation at City-Parish Council/Committee and funding agency meetings in the absence of the Urban Development Director; attends meetings with clients, applicants, and developers as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge that is comprehensive of the principles, practices, and techniques of community development, economic development, housing development, and disaster recovery. Knowledge that is comprehensive of federal and state laws and regulations governing community development, economic development, and housing development programs, including experience with cross-cutting regulations, data analysis and mapping, duplication of benefits, and the Code of Federal Regulations. Skill in managing contractual obligations in public-private partnerships, including reading and drafting contracts and agreements and ensuring proper procurement. Ability to support the successful development, design, and execution of projects in public-private partnerships. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, clients, individual citizens, contractors, investment property owners, real estate agents, and various governmental agencies. Ability to exercise leadership skills in planning, assigning, supervising, and monitoring the work of professionals and nonprofessionals in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale. Ability to proficiently communicate facts and ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to groups and to individuals. Ability to demonstrate commitment to the department's mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS