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Cityofnewburgh Ny

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Cityofnewburgh Ny, Newburgh, New York, United States,


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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Directs and has charge of Community Development; does related work as required.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is an important administrative position involving responsibility for planning and directing the activities of the Community Development Program. An employee in this class is responsible for creating and implementing community development strategies, assessing housing needs and housing market data, collecting, compiling, and analyzing housing program data, overseeing program planning, compliance, and reporting as it relates to applicable Federal, State, and local housing programs. This class is also responsible for monitoring applicable sub-recipients, coordinating services for low and moderate-income residents related to housing rehabilitation and community building activities. This class is also responsible for managing the City Film Office and overseeing as necessary. As program director, the incumbent must independently initiate and oversee the application of policies that require a high degree of professional judgment. The work is carried out in accordance with procedures prescribed by Federal and State officials and with the assistance of Federal and State funds.The position is under the general direction of the Director of Planning and Development with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions regarding client needs and requests. Supervision is a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.EXAMPLES OF WORK

Oversees and manages all CDBG funded programs in the City and serves as the department’s subject matter expert for CDBG and HUD.Ensures compliance with CDBG regulations, including responding to HUD monitoring findings.Oversees the coordination of all CDBG funded Programs.Oversees the collection and review of quarterly reports from all Community Development program grantees; and oversees the monitoring of grantees for program compliance.Oversees the development of Newburgh’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, CAPER, and other required reports, as needed.Manages the City’s relationship with Film production.Originates and manages Film Permits through the City Film Office.Provides ongoing evaluation of the Department's Community Development programs, and submits recommendations to the Department Director for programmatic, policy, and guidelines changes to improve program efficiency and make the various housing and community development programs more responsive to community needs.Provides research and analysis, along with other Planning Department staff, and submits recommendations to the Department Director on new policy and program development and other housing and community development initiatives in response to emerging needs and/or opportunities. Assists with other department events and programs, as applicable.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

Master’s degree in Community Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or similarly related field and one year responsible experience in the administrative, supervisory or management level involving Federal, State and local government programs; orGraduation from a New York State recognized or regionally accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or similarly related field, and four years of responsible administrative, supervisory or management level experience involving Federal, State and local government programs;**Note: Copy of Degree must be submitted with application.How to Apply

In-person submission of application, resume and copy of degree

by appointment only

(Call 845-569-7340 to schedule).Mail in application, resume and copy of degree by

October 15, 2024

to:Newburgh Civil Service Commission

City Hall

83 Broadway

Newburgh, NY 12550

On-line submission of application, resume and copy of degree at:

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to the email address you provide, which confirms the successful submission of your application. If you do not see this email in your inbox, please be sure to check your Spam/Junk folder.CITY OF NEWBURGH – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJustice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are core values to the City of Newburgh, where there is a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. These values are promoted through the daily practice of professionalism, respect, acceptance and understanding. As such, City residents along with women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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