City of Chicago
PROGRAM DIRECTOR (Delegate Agencies)
City of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Number:
404718
Job Announcement
Program Director (Delegate Agencies)
Department of Housing
Bureau of Homeownership Programs
Number of Positions:
1 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary:
$86,520.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 11/01/2024
The Department of Housing (DOH) seeks a Program Director who can support its mission of expanding access and choice for residents and protecting their right to quality homes that are affordable, safe, and healthy.
Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Homeownership, the Program Director will be responsible for managing outcomes, operations, and delivery of the DOH’s delegate agencies. The delegate agencies may include supporting other divisions with tracking success and impact. The Program Director will be required to be proficient or willing to learn about racial equity, community wealth building, and climate resiliency which requires overseeing the language access process and opportunities that benefit marginalized communities. The Program Director will also play an active role in the engagement of delegate agencies and other community-based organizations.
Essential Duties:
Directs the development and management of program contracts, budgets, grants, and administrative functions.
Develops work objectives, quality standards, and performance measures for program coordinators.
Liaises between DOH bureaus, City departments, and members of the City Council.
Represents DOH at public meetings and events.
Manages and directs special projects and initiatives.
Builds and increases the Department’s network of community-based organizations in an effort to increase transparency and accessibility.
Oversees the development, duplication, and marketing of materials used to promote homeownership programs.
Identifies and researches specific problems and concerns related to community partners, and makes recommendations necessary to ensure program and operational efficiency.
Responds to public inquiries and comments regarding program experience and complaints.
Assists the Deputy Commissioner in other tasks and activities that are aimed at advancing racial equity and wealth building.
Oversees the department’s reception desk.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location:
121 N LaSalle Street and city-wide meeting locations.
Days:
Monday – Friday (occasional Saturdays will be required).
Hours:
8:30am – 4:30pm (occasional evening hours will be required).
This position is exempt from the career service.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Public Health, or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of experience in the planning, implementation, or administration of social service, public health, or public service programs, of which two (2) years is in a management/supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position,
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in the Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Public Health, or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the planning, implementation, or administration of social service, public health, or public service programs, of which two (2) years is in a management/supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.
Note:
Evening and weekend hours and travel city-wide will be required. It is recommended though not required to possess a valid driver’s license to be able to rent and operate a City vehicle for hard-to-reach locations.
Selection Requirements:
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous experience implementing full-cycle project management.
Previous experience collecting and analyzing data.
Previous experience writing reports and briefing leadership on findings and conclusions.
Proficiency in another language other than English (oral and written).
Previous experience working with diverse populations (missionary, Peace Corps, etc.) in underserved communities.
Application Evaluation:
Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
Commitment to Diversity:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring processes click here.
All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for City employment.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting:
Oct 11, 2024, 12:00:00 AM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:
Nov 1, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
BU:
10 |
Salary:
$86,520.00
Pay Basis:
Yearly
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404718
Job Announcement
Program Director (Delegate Agencies)
Department of Housing
Bureau of Homeownership Programs
Number of Positions:
1 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary:
$86,520.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 11/01/2024
The Department of Housing (DOH) seeks a Program Director who can support its mission of expanding access and choice for residents and protecting their right to quality homes that are affordable, safe, and healthy.
Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Homeownership, the Program Director will be responsible for managing outcomes, operations, and delivery of the DOH’s delegate agencies. The delegate agencies may include supporting other divisions with tracking success and impact. The Program Director will be required to be proficient or willing to learn about racial equity, community wealth building, and climate resiliency which requires overseeing the language access process and opportunities that benefit marginalized communities. The Program Director will also play an active role in the engagement of delegate agencies and other community-based organizations.
Essential Duties:
Directs the development and management of program contracts, budgets, grants, and administrative functions.
Develops work objectives, quality standards, and performance measures for program coordinators.
Liaises between DOH bureaus, City departments, and members of the City Council.
Represents DOH at public meetings and events.
Manages and directs special projects and initiatives.
Builds and increases the Department’s network of community-based organizations in an effort to increase transparency and accessibility.
Oversees the development, duplication, and marketing of materials used to promote homeownership programs.
Identifies and researches specific problems and concerns related to community partners, and makes recommendations necessary to ensure program and operational efficiency.
Responds to public inquiries and comments regarding program experience and complaints.
Assists the Deputy Commissioner in other tasks and activities that are aimed at advancing racial equity and wealth building.
Oversees the department’s reception desk.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location:
121 N LaSalle Street and city-wide meeting locations.
Days:
Monday – Friday (occasional Saturdays will be required).
Hours:
8:30am – 4:30pm (occasional evening hours will be required).
This position is exempt from the career service.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Public Health, or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of experience in the planning, implementation, or administration of social service, public health, or public service programs, of which two (2) years is in a management/supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position,
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in the Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Public Health, or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the planning, implementation, or administration of social service, public health, or public service programs, of which two (2) years is in a management/supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.
Note:
Evening and weekend hours and travel city-wide will be required. It is recommended though not required to possess a valid driver’s license to be able to rent and operate a City vehicle for hard-to-reach locations.
Selection Requirements:
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous experience implementing full-cycle project management.
Previous experience collecting and analyzing data.
Previous experience writing reports and briefing leadership on findings and conclusions.
Proficiency in another language other than English (oral and written).
Previous experience working with diverse populations (missionary, Peace Corps, etc.) in underserved communities.
Application Evaluation:
Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
Commitment to Diversity:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring processes click here.
All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for City employment.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting:
Oct 11, 2024, 12:00:00 AM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:
Nov 1, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
BU:
10 |
Salary:
$86,520.00
Pay Basis:
Yearly
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