Deputy Director of Housing Programs Job at Wake County Government
Wake County Government Raleigh, NC 27601
$106,904 - $128,287 a year
What You'll Be Doing
Join Us and Impact the Community that you Serve!
The Housing Department is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Programs who will support the community through five distinct Divisions, each lead by subject matter experts. These divisions are: Equitable Housing & Community Development, Homeless & Prevention Services, Permanent Housing & Supportive Services, Research, Data & Systems, and Veterans Services.
Reporting directly to the Housing Department Director, the Deputy Director will provide strong leadership to the Departments’ Division Directors and consistent monitoring of programmatic outcomes. By utilizing strong programmatic oversight, management and leadership skills, the Deputy Director of Programs will lead the Housing Division Directors in implementing the housing and support service program vision set forth by the Housing Director. This position is responsible for ensuring program compliance and requires strong knowledge of the various funding regulations. This position requires strong communication skills, public speaking skills, efficient organizational skills, effective time management, and the ability to manage multiple senior leadership positions as well as numerous Department-wide projects simultaneously.
Other duties may include: Partnering with other Wake County Departments, municipalities and various community organizations to develop, implement and adjust housing programs and services envisioned by the Housing Director. The ability to build relationships across community systems to identify ways to effectively impact complex systematic issues. This includes ensuring successful housing outcomes. May also stand in for the Housing Director when called upon to increase span of control.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a ‘safe’ driving record
About Our Team
Wake County Department of Housing’s goal is to ensure that quality affordable housing is available for all Wake County residents. As the population and economy continue to grow in Wake County, the need for affordable housing development and preservation increases. Not only do more units of affordable housing need to be built, housing services must be provided to support families and individuals to access or maintain safe, decent, affordable housing. Affordable housing is also critical to preserving Wake County’s economic competitiveness by offering housing for workers at all income levels, supporting housing stability and economic opportunity for its residents, and furthering Wake County’s commitment to healthy and inclusive growth. The Department’s programs include: Community Revitalization, Development Financing, Rental Assistance, Homeless Services, Community Outreach, Emergency Shelter, Veterans Services, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Health or related field
Eight years of experience in housing affordability development and administration, including three years of supervisory experience
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Ten years experience in affordable housing development, supportive housing program development and/or homelessness continuums of care
Ten years experience in program management, to include staff supervisory experience
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Detailed understanding of national best practice housing strategies
Significant experience with affordable housing development, supportive housing programs and homeless systems of care
In-depth knowledge of Local, State and Federal housing initiatives, funding opportunities and reporting requirements
Knowledge of the principles of administrative management, including budgeting techniques, office procedures, and reporting
Knowledge of training and supervisory techniques
Ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate a variety of data for use in program development and analysis
Ability to establish program procedures, policies, or guidelines and to relate these to objectives
Ability to formulate plans, procedures, and controls
Ability to maintain favorable public relations
Excellent speaking, listening and written communication skills
Demonstrated successful ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team with willingness to examine relevant viewpoints and explore alternative approaches
Critical problem solving and analytical thinking skills to identify program needs and propose viable solutions
Ability to provide oversight for consultants and partners to evaluate, design and launch programs
Ability to manage a number of priorities simultaneously, as well as establish and meet deadlines
Ability to build solid cross-functional relationships internally and externally to identify and maintain partnerships and research best practices
Ability to take prompt action to achieve goals
Provides excellent customer service in all interactions, including the ability to make decisions without regard to personal prejudices, biases, and experiences
About This Position
Location: Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building Raleigh, NC 27601
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $106,904- $128,287
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/22/2023
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Join Us and Impact the Community that you Serve!
The Housing Department is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Programs who will support the community through five distinct Divisions, each lead by subject matter experts. These divisions are: Equitable Housing & Community Development, Homeless & Prevention Services, Permanent Housing & Supportive Services, Research, Data & Systems, and Veterans Services.
Reporting directly to the Housing Department Director, the Deputy Director will provide strong leadership to the Departments’ Division Directors and consistent monitoring of programmatic outcomes. By utilizing strong programmatic oversight, management and leadership skills, the Deputy Director of Programs will lead the Housing Division Directors in implementing the housing and support service program vision set forth by the Housing Director. This position is responsible for ensuring program compliance and requires strong knowledge of the various funding regulations. This position requires strong communication skills, public speaking skills, efficient organizational skills, effective time management, and the ability to manage multiple senior leadership positions as well as numerous Department-wide projects simultaneously.
Other duties may include: Partnering with other Wake County Departments, municipalities and various community organizations to develop, implement and adjust housing programs and services envisioned by the Housing Director. The ability to build relationships across community systems to identify ways to effectively impact complex systematic issues. This includes ensuring successful housing outcomes. May also stand in for the Housing Director when called upon to increase span of control.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a ‘safe’ driving record
About Our Team
Wake County Department of Housing’s goal is to ensure that quality affordable housing is available for all Wake County residents. As the population and economy continue to grow in Wake County, the need for affordable housing development and preservation increases. Not only do more units of affordable housing need to be built, housing services must be provided to support families and individuals to access or maintain safe, decent, affordable housing. Affordable housing is also critical to preserving Wake County’s economic competitiveness by offering housing for workers at all income levels, supporting housing stability and economic opportunity for its residents, and furthering Wake County’s commitment to healthy and inclusive growth. The Department’s programs include: Community Revitalization, Development Financing, Rental Assistance, Homeless Services, Community Outreach, Emergency Shelter, Veterans Services, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Health or related field
Eight years of experience in housing affordability development and administration, including three years of supervisory experience
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Ten years experience in affordable housing development, supportive housing program development and/or homelessness continuums of care
Ten years experience in program management, to include staff supervisory experience
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Detailed understanding of national best practice housing strategies
Significant experience with affordable housing development, supportive housing programs and homeless systems of care
In-depth knowledge of Local, State and Federal housing initiatives, funding opportunities and reporting requirements
Knowledge of the principles of administrative management, including budgeting techniques, office procedures, and reporting
Knowledge of training and supervisory techniques
Ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate a variety of data for use in program development and analysis
Ability to establish program procedures, policies, or guidelines and to relate these to objectives
Ability to formulate plans, procedures, and controls
Ability to maintain favorable public relations
Excellent speaking, listening and written communication skills
Demonstrated successful ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team with willingness to examine relevant viewpoints and explore alternative approaches
Critical problem solving and analytical thinking skills to identify program needs and propose viable solutions
Ability to provide oversight for consultants and partners to evaluate, design and launch programs
Ability to manage a number of priorities simultaneously, as well as establish and meet deadlines
Ability to build solid cross-functional relationships internally and externally to identify and maintain partnerships and research best practices
Ability to take prompt action to achieve goals
Provides excellent customer service in all interactions, including the ability to make decisions without regard to personal prejudices, biases, and experiences
About This Position
Location: Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building Raleigh, NC 27601
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $106,904- $128,287
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/22/2023
Please Note :
clarksqn.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clarksqn.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.