Director of Housing and Community Development

County of DuPage • Wheaton, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work for DuPage County as the Director of Housing and Community Development. The Department of Housing and Community Development is a newly established department which came to be through a reorganization designed to better align current services and evolving housing and community development needs. This is a unique opportunity to join the DuPage County team at an important time of transformation and growth. The Director of Housing and Community Development will lead a dedicated team of professionals committed to strengthening the community and improving the lives of County residents. We are seeking a strategic leader who can embrace change and advance the County's housing, planning, development, and community investment priorities. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please check out the Director of Housing and Community Development Recruitment Brochure.

Requirements

• Completion of a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Urban or Regional Planning, or a closely related field
• Eight (8) years of related experience
• Five (5) Years in a management level position
• A pre-employment background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for a staff of professional and subprofessional employees engaged in community development, planning, code enforcement, grant management, and housing initiatives.
• Provide administrative oversight and direction to include: strategic planning, policy development, resource allocation, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained, ensuring employees follow policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy and safe working environment, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Serve as principal advisor to the County on community development and housing issues; develops and directs plans and policies to meet County goals and community needs; interprets concerns, defines desired results, develops strategies and creative solutions, removes hurdles, determines scope and priorities of programs and special projects.
• Directs the development of the annual budget and makes funding and resource recommendations.
• Delegates authority to subordinate managers in specialized areas and ensures work is completed thoroughly and efficiently.
• Oversees grant programs including working with oversight boards and policy groups on allocation of grant funds and monitoring compliance with grant provisions.
• Serves as County representative on community development and housing-related matters and policies to local, regional, State and Federal agencies and partners.
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions.
• Represents the Housing and Community Development Department to other County departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; interprets and explains policies, procedures, rules and regulations; coordinates strategies to integrate services with other programs, departments and agencies.
• Acts as liaison with Housing Authority, private housing agencies, and other affordable housing providers.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of applicable statutes, legislation, and regulations impacting services.

Benefits

• Four medical plans to choose from, all through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL): Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Choice PPO, PPO 1 and Blue Edge Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dental/Vision
• Optional Life
• Vacation, Sick, and Paid Leave Time
• 12 paid holidays
• Pension Plan: The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) is public pension fund that administers retirement, disability, and death benefits for employees of local government in Illinois.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director