What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development position at CITY OF TAKOMA PARK?
The City of Takoma Park seeks a full-time Deputy Director to help manage the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department and lead complex department-wide projects. The Deputy Director assists in the internal and external oversight of the Housing & Community Development Department, working closely with the Department Director to ensure quality customer service delivery, advancement of strategic planning and Council Priority goals, and coordination with other City Departments.
Typical Duties
- Provides joint oversight of assigned HCD divisions, including Planning & Development Services, Housing, Economic Development, Arts & Humanities, and Code Enforcement, with direct oversight responsibilities to be delineated with the HCD Director.
- Works with the HCD Director to implement Department-specific plans, including the Housing & Economic Development Strategic Plan, Public Space Management Plan, etc.
- Leads special projects for HCD related to real estate, department-wide improvements, or projects which require significant cross-collaboration.
- Supports the HCD Director in implementing team building projects within the Department.
- Assists with annual budget development and fiscal spending.
- Manages aspects of external communication, including website and social media outreach strategies in collaboration with the Communications Department.
- Represents the Department in cross-departmental activities with other members of senior leadership.
- Provides Departmental leadership during absences of the Director.
- Represents the Department and departmental projects at the Takoma Park City Council and other community events.
- Represents the Department and City in regional associations, stakeholder events, and other appropriate spaces.
- Performs related duties as assigned.