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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
Nashville
 TN
Postal Code
37206
Country
United States

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Description


METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY (MDHA)

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MDHA is a non-profit, public agency serving Nashville and Davidson County.  Its mission is to create affordable housing opportunities for Nashvillians, nurture our neighborhoods and build a greater downtown.

All persons desiring to be considered for available positions should submit a resume and application to:

METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

701 South Sixth Street, P.O. Box 846

Nashville, Tennessee  37202

Fax - (615) 780-7019 

www.Nashville-MDHA.org

All applicants will be required to submit an Agency application regardless of whether a resume' is submitted or not. MDHA application is available online.  Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen in order to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace.

THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.

 

THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:


POSITION: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

SALARY:  $105,934-$137,712

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Under direction of the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Community Development will plan and administer the federally subsidized Community Development, Economic Development, and Disaster Relief programs; oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the programs ensuring agency and local goals are met; and do related work as required.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Political Science, Juris Doctorate or a related area plus ten (10) years of professional experience in community development or planning with knowledge of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs. Legal compliance experience with Public Policy and Procedures is preferred.

Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Plans and directs the activities of the Community Development Department;
  • Develops and presents proposals to the Executive Director and thereafter the MDHA Board of Commissioners;
  • Anticipates and resolves issues and/or problems in community development projects;
  • Works with and maintains close working relationships with nonprofit organizations, public and private organizations involved in the department’s programs and activities;
  • Communicates and works with Metro Council members and other elected or appointed officials in Davidson County after consultation with Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director;
  • Develops a harmonious relationship with HUD staff;
  • Directs the preparation of the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development for Nashville and Davidson County; directs the preparation of the supporting Annual Plans of the Consolidated Plan
  • Produces and manages the department’s budget;
  • Oversees and ensures proper and accurate reporting of the agency’s Community Development programs as required by local, state and federal agencies ensuring funds received are expended in a timely manner meeting assigned deadlines and in compliance with program regulations;
  • Provides adequate public notice/meetings as may be required for the department’s activities and programs;
  • Utilizes social media and other web technologies to accomplish department goals;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

EQUIPMENT USED: 

Personal computer including Microsoft Office and general office equipment

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

Supervises the work of professional, technical and support personnel

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:   

Maintains knowledge of all federal rules and regulations relating to programs and activities of the Community Development Department; knowledge of current federal and local housing standards, loan programs, and other financing programs; maintains knowledge of federal program reporting requirements including extensive knowledge of HUD’s IDIS reporting system; ability to plan, delegate, coordinate and supervise work of professional and technical employees; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; willingness and mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. Ability to perform work with or without an accommodation that requires sitting, standing, and walking, dexterity of hands and clarity of vision, speech and hearing and powers of observation; other physical duties as required.

 

LICENSES REQUIRED: 

Valid Tennessee driver’s license. 

 

LAST DATE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Unsupported image type.September 29, 2018

TDD#252-8599

To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation

Contact: 252-8550

Job Function


 
 

Experience


10+ to 15 years


This job is no longer active.

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