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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

DOLA Deputy Division Director (Division of Housing - OHI and ORA)

Denver Metro, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$106K/yr - $142K/yr

10+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado, which is dedicated to strengthening local communities. The Deputy Division Director will oversee the objectives of the Division of Housing, providing leadership and administration while managing programs related to rental assistance and homelessness initiatives.

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Responsibilities

This position works with Division leadership to make continuous improvement to DOH services, programs, policies and procedures

Create a vision and design strategy, systems, processes, guidelines, rules and standards for improvements in cooperation with senior staff and partner agencies. Develop broad program and policy recommendations for the Division Director and Governor’s Office. These policy recommendations must take into account the complexities of federal and state law/regulation and the potential impact on stakeholders and clients

Participate in legislative working groups to provide expertise on Colorado’s housing issues and Division Programs. Identify opportunities to expand programs and make recommendations to both the Division Director and to partner agencies

The Division Director relies on the advice and counsel of this position based on their knowledge of DOH programs, housing and organizational best practices and State and Federal law and policies

Provides formal supervision, direction and training to direct report managers and approximately 60 staff as second and third level supervisor

Provides oversight in all areas of program operations including developing and setting methods, priorities, objectives and assignments to meet program goals

Develops and monitors work plans, coaches staff, and approves and/or denies leave requests to assure adequate team coverage

Delegates assignments and conducts regular team meetings to educate staff about new program requirements

Provides decision-making support to direct reports regarding staffing size, structure and management in order to best accomplish program goals

Thought partner with senior staff reports to improve program outcomes and solve program challenges

The position ensures that external communications accurately reflect Division mission, policy, and programs. This includes developing and/or reviewing talking points, reports, informational fliers, legislative responses, and media responses

Position maintains and organizes responses such that future responses may refer to those provided in the past

Position reviews proposed legislation for its Offices and provides technical input as it relates to Division activities and policy

Position is the point person for Division audits for its Offices, working with auditors, accounting, budget and program staff

The position serves as the backup for the Division Director for legislative, Governor’s Office, media and public requests for appearances or information

Position will participate in and make presentations at legislative hearings on behalf of the Division Director

Position may sign pay requests, memos and HR documents when the Director is not available

Participates in Division Directors meetings and State Housing Board meetings as a representative of the Division

The position is responsible for the oversight of DOH State and Federal Housing Voucher and Homelessness funding programs

Analyzes program utilization and works with Office Directors to determine whether to apply for future program dollars through Decision Items or Emergency Supplemental Request

Oversees fiscal notes for Offices in response to proposed new legislation to ensure that fiscal impacts are accounted for in the bill allocations

This position is responsible for the efficient facility operations of the Supportive Residential Communities at Fort Lyon and Sage Ridge

This includes daily facility needs and planning for facility needs into the future

Qualification

Affordable housing managementPublic administrationPolicy developmentBudget managementStrategic planningFederal housing regulationsTeam supervisionData analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsConflict resolutionAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Ten (10) years of experience managing a program or department in affordable housing, human services, or within a regulatory environment. This experience must have included supervising management level staff. Two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives

A combination of related education in business administration, nonprofit administration, public administration, political science or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to ten (10) years. Education substitutes for the general experience

Ability to interpret federal and state regulations or program guidelines

Ability to consult, advise and work collaboratively across teams

Capability to sustain a respectful and productive work environment that inspires teamwork and positive results

Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret a variety of data to identify trends and draw conclusions

Strong attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Strong dedication to public service

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong public speaking skills

Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and organize work to accommodate shifting deadlines

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to provide clear, concise, and objective responses to complex program questions

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, and Google Suite

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to de-escalate and resolve conflicts

Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with strategic planning and implementation

Knowledge of federal and state housing program requirements

Experience with policy and guidelines development and implementation

Experience with business development

Experience supervising a team or multiple primary and secondary staff

Outstanding leadership skills and human resource management

Excellent problem solving skills

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a variety of stakeholders

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Medical and Dental Plans

Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans

Employee Wellness Programs

Paid Life Insurance

11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave

Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees

Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Training opportunities

Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program