Community Development Supervisor II – Compliance & Planning

Calling all housing policy wonks! We’re seeking an experienced, enthusiastic housing and community development professional to join our team as the Community Development Supervisor II with a focus on Compliance & Planning. This supervisory role leads department-wide strategic planning, reporting, and program evaluation and improvement through preparation of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), and more. You ensure our work complies with local, state and federal requirements, and strategically aligns with the City’s goals. You will develop, improve, and implement department policies and processes; plan and facilitate trainings related to federal funding; and report program data accurately and timely to HUD and other entities.

About the Position:
The position requires expertise in key housing and community development programs, such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Work involves deep collaboration with other staff within Housing and Neighborhoods, other City departments, and external parties. Community engagement is a significant focus of our planning processes. Some activities are carried out through third parties, which involves contracting, making grants and loans, and issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

The position will supervise two direct reports.

About You:
The ideal candidate for this role is a self-starter who can learn on the go, with a track record of sound judgment, adaptability, and resilience. You have excellent critical problem solving and analytical thinking skills to identify program needs and propose viable solutions, and the ability to make decisions amid ambiguity.

You have in-depth knowledge of federal compliance requirements related to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), 2 CFR 200, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Davis-Bacon, Section 3, and others. You can clearly communicate complex regulatory guidance and implement requirements across multidisciplinary teams.

You can manage multiple priorities at once, establish and meet deadlines, and work proactively to meet or exceed goals. You provide excellent customer service and build strong working relationships, identify and maintain partnerships, and research best practices.

About Us:
The Housing and Neighborhoods Department is comprised of diverse, passionate individuals who are excited about making our city a better place. We are committed to improving the quality of life for all Raleigh residents by adding affordable housing, improving existing housing, revitalizing older neighborhoods, and supporting small businesses and human services organizations.

• Leads planning (including Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, AI, etc.) and reporting (including the CAPER, reporting to City Council, etc.) processes
• Oversees compliance of department housing and community development programs and activities with applicable local, state and federal requirements (including Environmental Review, Davis-Bacon, Section 3, ongoing HOME rental monitoring, grant monitoring, etc.)
• Leads process improvement efforts within the division, including development and implementation of policies, procedures, and controls, and ensures that procedures are followed
• Supervises two direct reports, providing leadership, coaching, and staff training and development
• Works with a diverse group of partners, including other government entities, development partners, financial institutions, and community residents

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, urban planning, construction management, business administration or directly related field and five years of community development experience related to assignment and two years of supervisory experience

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

• High volume, high efficiency: We are busy here, and your job is to help make it easy for our whole team to do their jobs. You maintain systems for keeping tasks from slipping through the cracks. You can juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality. You get back to people in a timely manner and take pride in providing clear, helpful information.
• Ownership and resilience: You care deeply about getting results. You gather information, seek input, and drive work forward to the finish line. You think 3 (or 30) steps ahead to develop solutions, anticipate problems, and course-correct when needed. You hold a high bar even when things are hectic and bounce back from setbacks by turning each hurdle into a learning opportunity.
• Strategist’s mind: You quickly grasp the subtleties of complex issues and identify patterns in challenges. You don’t stop at diagnosing problems, though; you come up with insightful, pragmatic, equitable, and sustainable ways to produce positive change.
• Coaching and modeling: You make it your mission to develop others. You delegate skillfully and take the time to offer useful and actionable feedback. Because you lead by example with our values as your north star, you inspire and motivate others to take action and meet goals. You hold the team accountable in ways that grow the people and our impact, and you make sure people feel appreciated.
• Spirit of possibilities: You firmly believe that we can do things we’ve never done before and can stretch ourselves to achieve incredible results. You maintain an optimistic outlook and look for ways to make ideas work before assuming they won’t.

ADA and Other Requirements: 
Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and travel.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.