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Director of Community Development
City of Miami / Miami, FL
Posted on: July 31, 2024
Application Deadline: Continuous
Job Description
Nature of Work
This is an executive level position which reports to the City Manager or his designee and is responsible for planning, directing and administering the development and implementation of social services, neighborhood redevelopment and affordable housing projects for the City of Miami.
An incumbent in this classification works directly with the Mayor, Commissioners, and the City Manger formulating long-term strategies to provide affordable housing, reduce poverty and address other social needs for City of Miami citizens.
Essential Functions
Directs activities through subordinate personnel. Administers special programs and grants which include, but are not limited to: the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the HOME Partnership Initiatives, the Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aides (HOPWA), the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Programs, the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP), the Housing Trust Fund, and the City’s Anti Poverty Initiatives in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations and guidelines. Responsible for the oversight and management of community based organizations and private entities conducting business with the City of Miami through the Department. Recommends the allocation of funds for profit, and non-profit corporations; monitors programmatic activities; ensures through various audit procedures that funds are expended in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Responsible for developing Requests for Proposals according to the appropriate rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to each individual program or grant. Ensures the administration of assistance programs for the preservation and renovation of existing housing; plans, develops and implements new housing programs; and coordinates a community-wide housing plan. Administers other special funding community programs.
Develops and enforces adherence to the departmental budget. Develops funding recommendations for presentation before the City Commission. Attends meetings to present the department’s budget, activity reports, funding recommendations, and future development plans. Coordinates related community resources to obtain maximum implementation of services. Coordinates all Community Development related funding requests presented to the City Commission and groundbreaking activities/ceremonies. Participates in radio, TV and other media interviews to promote Community Development related programs and to educate the public. Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning or a related field, and ten (10) years progressively responsible experience within the field of community development, economic development, and/or neighborhood revitalization. Master’s degree is preferred.
Application Instructions
Website http://www.miamigov.com/employment
