Senior Planner (Housing Administrator)

The purpose of this position is to implement and oversee housing programs administered by the City of Greenville.  This is accomplished by preparing plans, administering budgets, preparing required reports, assigning  work tasks, supervising staff, completing research, fostering relationships and partnerships with non-profit organizations, and ensuring that programs are carried out in compliance with granting agencies.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt 

Hiring Salary Range:  $58,864.00 - $73,611.20, depending on qualifications.
Full Salary Range:  $58,864.00 - $88,316.80

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time without notice.  Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early.

• Provide leadership, direction and guidance in Community Development strategies and priorities; prioritize resource requirements, coordinate operations, and assure that programs meet the City goals.
• Plan and manage the division's budget preparation, implementation, and revenue forecasts.
• Oversee and monitor the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership annual allocation.
• Manage requests for proposals and the subsequent interviews, contract, studies, design, and construction documents.
• Facilitate acquisitions, feasibility studies, design/construction, development finances, and marketing for construction projects.
• Manage several simultaneous projects pertaining to neighborhood redevelopment and preservation.
• Coordinate all environmental assessments and impact statements; while ensuring their compliance with NEPA.
• Manage and direct all Integrated Disbursement and Information
• Systems (IDIS) functions within the division.
• Negotiate and acquire property with local bond funds and Community Development Block Grant funds to provide commercial-ready sites.
• Provide assistance in marketing the City of Greenville at conferences, on the radio, and via electronic media.
• Coordinate with local, regional, and state partners on projects and programs.
• Supervise a division and serve as their liaison to senior administration.
• Present information to elected officials and City administrators both orally and in written documents.
• Oversee all compliance and monitoring efforts that pertain to federal guidelines.
• Ensure effective communication of Community Development issues; coordinate with citizen groups, advisory boards, and commissions; develop cooperative professional relationships with local developers, realtors and contractors.
• Oversee the training and development of division personnel
• Perform annual performance evaluations.
• Address all performance and conduct issues on a day-to-day basis.
• Prepare both the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Maintain day-to-day contact with the City's Financial Services
•  Department to ensure proper drawdowns of Federal funds.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the local HUD representative, the HUD field office, and headquarters.
• Manage spending deadlines for each grant and ensure that all projects and activities are eligible under federal guidelines.

• A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, marketing or finance or related field; and
• Five to seven years of progressive experience in planning and housing and urban development;

• A master's degree in public or business administration, marketing or finance or  related field; and
• Three years of progressive experience in planning and housing and urban development.

• Principles and practices of urban planning.
• The City's subdivision and development program.
• Land use concepts, population density, and annexation procedures.
• Quantitative methods and research techniques.
• The municipal government framework.
• Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures.
• Relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique,  and coordination of people and sources.

• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Interpreting statistical data.

• Organize and conduct complex planning and research studies and to formulate relevant recommendations based on such research.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
• Work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and general public.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Prepare and maintain, with technical accuracy, comprehensive master City plans and maps, especially as they apply to land use planning.
• Direct, supervise and coordinate several major planning projects concurrently.
• Prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports of planning activities to internal and external agencies.

• A valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state. (Note: a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)