Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services

Job Details: Job Location: City Hall - Covington, KY, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $100000.00 - $120000.00Salary, Assistant Neighborhood Services Director
City of Covington, KY
Department: Community Development
Division: Neighborhood Services
Location: City Hall
Full-time
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 USD Annually

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision and direction of the Director of Neighborhood Services, the Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services will assist in the management of the City’s day to day neighborhood services activities. The Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services will assist in the oversight of the housing and community development grant programs, code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, parks and recreation, as well as various strategic projects like management and disposition of City-owned real estate, an early learning initiative, and the neighborhood grant program.

The Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services must be experienced, innovative, and strategic. The Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services must have strong political acumen and the ability to work effectively with a full range of elected leadership, employees, community organizations, and the public. The Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services must possess a strong background in real estate development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These tasks are typical for this position and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establishes goals and objectives and evaluates the degree to which they are achieved.
Conducts research, prepares and submits administrative reports, studies, and grant applications.
Manages various procurement processes (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs).
Researches best practices and makes recommendations regarding policy issues and matters of concern.
Assesses community needs and develops and adjusts programs and activities accordingly.
Manages special projects and initiatives assigned by the Director or at the request of the City Manager or City Commission.
Assists with budget preparation and management including the review of needs, programs, and projects; evaluation of budget projections; development of budgets; attendance at budget meetings; monitoring of expenditures and revenues.
Provides administrative oversight for the implementation of the department’s goals and strategies.
Assists with staff supervision by participating in the development of annual goals and objectives, providing guidance, and monitoring progress toward goal achievement.
Presents to City Commission, community and business groups, and the public on various neighborhood projects, programs, issues, and concerns.
Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Employees at all levels are expected to work effectively together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s values.  Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exercise supervision over managerial or professional staff as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Planning, or a closely related field.
3 to 5 years of related and progressively responsible work experience, including 3 years in a managerial role.
A combination of relevant education and experience, which would demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Advanced knowledge of community engagement and neighborhood redevelopment.
Advanced knowledge of real estate development.
General knowledge of grant administration and grant applications.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with a diverse range of coworkers, residents, businesses, and community organizations.
Skill in providing customer service in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner.
Skill in communicating verbally and in writing.
Ability to supervise and empower staff with a variety of subject matter expertise.
Ability to multitask multiple projects regarding a variety of subject areas.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the department, with other departments, and with external stakeholders.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and recommend an effective course of action or present alternative solutions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches, articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to executive leadership, public groups, and/or a board of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and able to create and interpret various graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

TRAVEL:

Travel is minimal (estimated ~5%) and consists mostly of local travel to clients and stakeholders with potential overnight travel for conferences in and out of state.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Evening, weekend, and work hour adjustments may be required as job duties demand.

EEO STATEMENT:

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the rich variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in our community. We encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply and proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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