EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Category: Full Time
Department: Community Investment
Reports To: Mayor
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM; night and weekend meetings may be required.
Pay Rate: $85,000-$100,000/yr. (Exempt)
SUMMARY:
As head of the Department of Community Investment and primary advisor to the Mayor on community development, the Executive Director oversees the City of South Bend's business and neighborhood development, urban planning, and economic incentives and policy.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Responsible for general management of the Department of Community Investment and direct supervision of five Division Directors, in collaboration with the Assistant Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
- Leads the general direction, budget parameters, policy framework and strategic plans for business and neighborhood development, economic incentives and policy, and urban planning.
- Engages the private sector, other public sector agencies, and not for profit community and economic development groups to plan, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate City projects, initiatives, and programs.
- Directs the management of five teams in the Department of Community Investment: urban planning and policy, business development, neighborhood engagement, economic resources and analytics, and administration and compliance.
- Collaborates with City Officials, redevelopment commissioners, business leaders and other concerned citizens on community development, housing, neighborhood plans, and economic, business, and workforce development.
- Supervises and evaluates progress of staff, and coordinates department's work with that of contractors, agencies and other City departments.
- Works with the community's elected and appointed leadership to develop policy in the areas of business and economic development, neighborhoods, and financial and human capital.
- Represents the City of South Bend at meetings and events and serves as chief spokesperson on areas of expertise when designated by the Mayor.
- Provides strategic input on Mayoral priorities and advances them through policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Develops and communicates programs, projects, and initiatives that advance the administration’s mission of delivering services that empower everyone to thrive.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the community.
- Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- A college degree in public administration, urban planning, public policy, business, law, finance, economics or related field
- Five years of increasingly responsible positions in real estate and development, public housing, urban planning, urban policy, urban redevelopment, community development, economic development or a similar area of professional experience.
- A graduate degree in public administration or policy, urban planning, urban policy, business, law, finance, economics, or related field is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning, economic and workforce development, economic justice, business, finance, and public policy.
- Knowledge of basic public administration procedures.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to clearly explain long-term, complex plans and alternatives in both private and public meetings and presentations.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of individuals that include community leaders, as well as elected and appointed officials.
- Ability to supervise a multifaceted public development agency and coordinate a variety of projects
- Ability to manage and adapt to ambiguity and conflicting priorities in a public sector environment.
- Ability to evaluate and analyze complex plans, projects, and programs, taking into consideration such factors as the public budget process, sources and uses of revenue, conflicting community viewpoints and plans, political process, strategic planning considerations, and other constraints.
- Ability to manage and lead a professional staff of 25 FTEs.
- Analytic decision maker who is action oriented, diplomatic, and persuasive and works with efficiency, flexibility, humility, and good humor.
- Commitment to the City’s five values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:
Valid Indiana Driver’s License required.
EQUIPMENT:
Desktop computer, telephone, copier, scanner, 10 key adding machine, and facsimile machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Entire office is smoke free.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.
TO APPLY
Apply directly for this position at https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1267367 or view all currently posted positions at www.southbendin.gov/jobs.
Pre-employment drug screen required. Comprehensive background check required.
