Salary: $78,718.84 - $86,590.72 Annually
Location : Asheville, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-01273
Department: Community & Economic Development
Division: Community Development
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: 6/26/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Summary
Initial review of applications will begin on June 27, 2024.
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Community Development Division Manager in the Community and Economic Development Department. The CED works to build opportunities for community access to housing and equitable economic opportunity. Our team is dedicated to exceptional public service and community engagement. This Division manages and administers HUD funded programs for Asheville and a four-county consortium consisting of Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania and Madison Counties. Broadly, these programs include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Development Block Grant - COVID (CDBG-CV), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and other programs funded by HUD, including the recently announced HOME ARP funding.
What you'll be doing:

• Manage and oversee programs and activities funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, CDBG-CV, and HOME ARP funding.
• Prepare action, performance, and allocation plans; monitor sub-recipients; and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Coordinate oversight and planning with related committees, ensuring citizen and stakeholder participation in developing strategic and action plans.
• Present information to relevant committees and City Council for key decisions in funding allocations.
• Oversee and direct the preparation of the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans.
• Develop and recommend policies and programs related to community development for City Management and City Council.
• Develop and maintain program financial management and budgets.
• Plan, assign, and direct personnel responsible for various housing and community development functions.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned Community Development staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Develop and improve systems of management for community development programs, troubleshoot issues, and identify practical solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and community development activities and trends.

Benefits:

• Salary: $78,718.84 - $86,590.72
• 13 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick days
• 10 paid vacation days
• And many more!

About you:
We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, community development, urban planning, business administration, social sciences, or a related field.
• 5 years of related experience in developing and implementing affordable housing and community development programs and/or grant administration, including experience in employee supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of federal community development programs, regulations, and administrative requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of resources available for housing and community development projects at local, state, and federal levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form, and to give presentations before large groups of people.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various governmental officials, stakeholders, and the general public.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.
Other things to know:

• Work Schedule: Generally Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with some attendance at evening meetings of the Asheville City Council and related meetings required.
• Position requires in-person presence at Asheville City Hall and includes hybrid work options as approved by the Department Director.

About us:
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents, and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building, and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Community Development, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 5 years (7 years with an Associate's degree) of experience working with affordable housing or community development programs?

• Yes
• No

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Have you had experience supervising a team of at least 3 employees?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have thorough knowledge of federal community development programs, regulations, and administrative requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Can you provide an example of a time when you effectively communicated complex information to a diverse audience, either in writing or through a presentation? How did you accommodate different learning styles?
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