Director of Human Services, Operations Officer III, Homeownership and Housing Preservation (NCS) - Department of Housing and Community Development

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:  

$81,097.00 - $129,584.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:    

$81, 097.00 - $81,098.00 Annually

Get to Know Us  
Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Job Summary  
The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) was created in 1968 and leads City efforts to promote thriving neighborhoods through community revitalization investments; supporting homeowners; funding critical programs and neighborhood stakeholders; creating and preserving affordable housing; and ensuring safe conditions through code enforcement.

Essential Functions    

• Plans and coordinates the administrative activities of a department or program in such areas as budget preparation, fiscal and expenditure control, purchasing, human resources administration, legislative analysis, economic development, public policy, community relations or organizational analysis.
• Reviews, interprets and recommends new, revised or amended departmental policies, practices and procedures to ensure program efficiency and compliance with City, State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Develops long and short-term goals for a department or program to meet objectives. Develops, revises and implements policies and procedures.        
• Develops departmental or program staffing structure.
• Monitors program activities to ensure compliance with Federal, State and City affirmative action requirements.
• Evaluates programs, policies and operational procedures to ensure compliance with established federal, state, municipal, and departmental policies, goals, and objectives.
• Manages a variety of special projects by creating executing plans of action and prioritizing multiple tasks effectively.
• Oversees staff development and directs the implementation of new methods and procedures in the department.
• Represents the department or program at meetings and community functions in a liaison capacity with other city managers and other city officials.
• Speaks and testifies before the media, governmental councils and commissions and business and community groups on departmental projects, plans, goals and activities.
• Prepares and presents briefings to senior leaders and large groups.
• Directs the preparation of complex program budgets, compiles and analyzes budgetary data, writes budgetary reports and recommends the approval or disapproval of budgetary proposals.
• Develops capital budgets, administers capital funds and recommends the transfer of capital funds between budget accounts.
• Develops and implements fiscal and expenditure control systems, such as financial reporting and record systems.
• Plans, coordinates and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

AND
 

Experience: Have five years of experience in administrative or professional work; previous work experience as a lead

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 
 

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities    

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration, including the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization, interpretation and presentation of information.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls and statistics.
• Knowledge of management practices and methods.
• Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of administrative analysis to the needs of specific projects.
• Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.
• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts reports and statistical and budgetary statements.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of various organizational units.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports
• Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, the media and community and business groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community and business groups.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.

Probation    
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.

Financial Disclosure
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER