Director of Human Services, Operations Officer III, Homeownership and Housing Preservation (NCS) - Department of Housing and Community Development

Baltimore City • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) was created in 1968 and leads City efforts to promote thriving neighborhoods through community revitalization investments; supporting homeowners; funding critical programs and neighborhood stakeholders; creating and preserving affordable housing; and ensuring safe conditions through code enforcement.

Requirements

• Education: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Have five years of experience in administrative or professional work; previous work experience as a lead OR
• Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
• PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
• NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration, including the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization, interpretation and presentation of information.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls and statistics.
• Knowledge of management practices and methods.
• Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of administrative analysis to the needs of specific projects.
• Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.
• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts reports and statistical and budgetary statements.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of various organizational units.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports
• Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, the media and community and business groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community and business groups.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the administrative activities of a department or program in such areas as budget preparation, fiscal and expenditure control, purchasing, human resources administration, legislative analysis, economic development, public policy, community relations or organizational analysis.
• Reviews, interprets and recommends new, revised or amended departmental policies, practices and procedures to ensure program efficiency and compliance with City, State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Develops long and short-term goals for a department or program to meet objectives.
• Develops, revises and implements policies and procedures.
• Develops departmental or program staffing structure.
• Monitors program activities to ensure compliance with Federal, State and City affirmative action requirements.
• Evaluates programs, policies and operational procedures to ensure compliance with established federal, state, municipal, and departmental policies, goals, and objectives.
• Manages a variety of special projects by creating executing plans of action and prioritizing multiple tasks effectively.
• Oversees staff development and directs the implementation of new methods and procedures in the department.
• Represents the department or program at meetings and community functions in a liaison capacity with other city managers and other city officials.
• Speaks and testifies before the media, governmental councils and commissions and business and community groups on departmental projects, plans, goals and activities.
• Prepares and presents briefings to senior leaders and large groups.
• Directs the preparation of complex program budgets, compiles and analyzes budgetary data, writes budgetary reports and recommends the approval or disapproval of budgetary proposals.
• Develops capital budgets, administers capital funds and recommends the transfer of capital funds between budget accounts.
• Develops and implements fiscal and expenditure control systems, such as financial reporting and record systems.
• Plans, coordinates and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees