City of Baltimore, MD
Operations Director I, Deputy Commissioner of the Development Division (NCS) - D
City of Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
POSTING DATE:
08/08/2024
CLOSING DATE:
11/08/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT
SALARY RANGE:
$120,166.00 - $159,136.00 USD Annually
CLASS DESCRIPTIONThe Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development is seeking a Deputy Commissioner for Development.
AGENCY OVERVIEWThe Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) was created in 1968 to consolidate local community development efforts with housing and building code enforcement. With approximately 400 employees, DHCD strengthens City neighborhoods by attracting investors, developers, and homebuyers. DHCD finances and guides strategic development projects to meet housing and neighborhood needs as well as monitoring construction and building activity and enforcing the City's building, fire, zoning, and related codes. DHCD is the lead agency implementing Mayor Scott’s Vacant Reduction Strategy, a $3 billion initiative to eradicate all vacant properties over the next 15 years.
The Deputy Commissioner for Development leads DHCD’s Development Division, which comprises approximately 100 staff members and consists of the Project Finance Section, Development Legal Section, Land Management Section, and Administration Office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversee all acquisitions, dispositions, and maintenance of city-owned properties.
Direct negotiations for large-scale development projects across the City.
Lead visioning and planning efforts for implementation of the Framework for Community Development in coordination with various city agencies (DOT, Planning, DPW etc.) and the Mayor’s Office.
Manage coordination and relationships with Impact Investment Area communities.
Oversee project finance, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and DHCD’s grant programs.
Manage federal HOME Funds in support of project finance.
Develop and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders, such as Maryland State DHCD, HUD, elected officials, community organizations, developers, the business community, financial institutions, and philanthropic organizations.
Work closely with the Chief of Implementation and Innovation in the Commissioner’s Office to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the vacants reduction strategy.
Create the Division’s annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Housing Commissioner and Office of Fiscal Accountancy.
Revise Division’s organizational chart as needed.
Represent DHCD at both internal and external events, such as legislative hearings, community meetings, Board of Estimates meetings, and business roundtables.
Serve as an ex officio board member on boards such as the Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation and the West North Avenue Development Authority.
Provide leadership and guidance for all Development Division staff, and directly supervise the Assistant Commissioner for Project Finance, the Assistant Commissioner for Development Legal, the Assistant Commissioner for Land Management, the Director of Administration, and the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner.
Support the professional development and growth of Development Division staff members.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:
Have a master’s degree in law, Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, City and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Construction Management, or JD with focus on community development/real estate, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
AND EXPERIENCE:
Have twelve years of experience providing leadership as a Chief-of-Staff, senior policy advisor, senior operations manager, or technical subject matter expert in an agency or equivalent, including 6 years of experience managing heterogeneous functions through subordinate managerial staff is required.
The candidate should have experience managing a diverse team and interacting with a range of stakeholders, including internal DHCD staff members, other City agencies, elected officials, and community partners.
OR NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES):
Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques of urban planning, economic development, and redevelopment; affordable housing solutions; supervision, budget and performance management principles; applicable city, county, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Knowledge of various project functions required for a successful development and mixed-financed project including pre-development planning, development of revitalization plans, legal requirements, procurement tasks, financing structure and arrangements, construction management, relocation, property management, community and supportive services.
Possess strategic thinking and planning skills to effectively manage complex operations and craft policies and procedures.
Ability to direct and lead a large team.
Ability to speak and write effectively, with excellent communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials, and others.
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office.
Analytical and abstract skills.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
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POSTING DATE:
08/08/2024
CLOSING DATE:
11/08/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT
SALARY RANGE:
$120,166.00 - $159,136.00 USD Annually
CLASS DESCRIPTIONThe Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development is seeking a Deputy Commissioner for Development.
AGENCY OVERVIEWThe Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) was created in 1968 to consolidate local community development efforts with housing and building code enforcement. With approximately 400 employees, DHCD strengthens City neighborhoods by attracting investors, developers, and homebuyers. DHCD finances and guides strategic development projects to meet housing and neighborhood needs as well as monitoring construction and building activity and enforcing the City's building, fire, zoning, and related codes. DHCD is the lead agency implementing Mayor Scott’s Vacant Reduction Strategy, a $3 billion initiative to eradicate all vacant properties over the next 15 years.
The Deputy Commissioner for Development leads DHCD’s Development Division, which comprises approximately 100 staff members and consists of the Project Finance Section, Development Legal Section, Land Management Section, and Administration Office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversee all acquisitions, dispositions, and maintenance of city-owned properties.
Direct negotiations for large-scale development projects across the City.
Lead visioning and planning efforts for implementation of the Framework for Community Development in coordination with various city agencies (DOT, Planning, DPW etc.) and the Mayor’s Office.
Manage coordination and relationships with Impact Investment Area communities.
Oversee project finance, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and DHCD’s grant programs.
Manage federal HOME Funds in support of project finance.
Develop and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders, such as Maryland State DHCD, HUD, elected officials, community organizations, developers, the business community, financial institutions, and philanthropic organizations.
Work closely with the Chief of Implementation and Innovation in the Commissioner’s Office to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the vacants reduction strategy.
Create the Division’s annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Housing Commissioner and Office of Fiscal Accountancy.
Revise Division’s organizational chart as needed.
Represent DHCD at both internal and external events, such as legislative hearings, community meetings, Board of Estimates meetings, and business roundtables.
Serve as an ex officio board member on boards such as the Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation and the West North Avenue Development Authority.
Provide leadership and guidance for all Development Division staff, and directly supervise the Assistant Commissioner for Project Finance, the Assistant Commissioner for Development Legal, the Assistant Commissioner for Land Management, the Director of Administration, and the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner.
Support the professional development and growth of Development Division staff members.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:
Have a master’s degree in law, Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, City and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Construction Management, or JD with focus on community development/real estate, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
AND EXPERIENCE:
Have twelve years of experience providing leadership as a Chief-of-Staff, senior policy advisor, senior operations manager, or technical subject matter expert in an agency or equivalent, including 6 years of experience managing heterogeneous functions through subordinate managerial staff is required.
The candidate should have experience managing a diverse team and interacting with a range of stakeholders, including internal DHCD staff members, other City agencies, elected officials, and community partners.
OR NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES):
Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques of urban planning, economic development, and redevelopment; affordable housing solutions; supervision, budget and performance management principles; applicable city, county, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Knowledge of various project functions required for a successful development and mixed-financed project including pre-development planning, development of revitalization plans, legal requirements, procurement tasks, financing structure and arrangements, construction management, relocation, property management, community and supportive services.
Possess strategic thinking and planning skills to effectively manage complex operations and craft policies and procedures.
Ability to direct and lead a large team.
Ability to speak and write effectively, with excellent communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials, and others.
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office.
Analytical and abstract skills.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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