JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT (Housing)

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Bureau of Policy Research

Number of Positions: 1

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $118,128.00 – $133,524.00

Under direction of the Commissioner, the class is managerial in nature, overseeing the operations of the Policy Division and directing professional staff engaged in policy, research and reporting, and legislative matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Establishes goals, objectives, and parameters for research, policy development, and reportingPrioritizes and assigns work, establishes timelines, and monitors and evaluates the progress of designated staffDevelops and implements work standards and objectives and evaluates staff performancePrepares management reports on section’s work accomplishmentsParticipates in the preparation of the section’s budgetTrains and coordinates the training of the professional staffReviews data analysis ensuring completeness and integrity, as well as policy and best practices research to develop policy recommendations for senior executive staffDirects the preparation of departmental program policies and procedures, reports, plans, and protocols based on the analysis of the data collected and best practicesReviews and evaluates proposed federal, state, and municipal legislation impact on departmental programs and funding and prepares reports and recommendations on the department’s and City’s position, and recommended policy changes, as applicableDirects the identification of potential new funding sources and the completion of applications to obtain the sameProvides testimony to legislative and other government task forces and committees involved in developing solutions to housing and economic development concernsSupervises department internal review and legislative approval processOversees the development of new and critical initiatives, developing them into policy

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: City Hall, 10th Floor

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE