International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 2 days ago
Director of Housing and Community Development – Town of Chapel Hill
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is seeking a Director for Housing and Community Development for the Town of Chapel Hill. This role provides executive leadership and strategic direction for affordable and public housing initiatives, while fostering a collaborative culture within the department and engaging with community stakeholders.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Refine and execute a clear strategic direction for the department, aligning operations, capital planning, and resources with the Town’s housing and community development goals
Lead the implementation of the Town’s Affordable Housing Strategy and Investment Plan
Lead development and implementation of a Public Housing Repositioning Plan for the Town’s 12 Public Housing neighborhoods while maximizing use of federal and private resources
Build and sustain a strong departmental culture through effective leadership, staff development, performance management, and organizational capacity building
Develop and maintain strong relationships and actively engage with community members, stakeholders, and partners to advance housing and community development initiatives
Use data and analysis to inform decision-making, prepare reports for internal and external audiences, and identify innovative solutions to meet departmental objectives and resource challenges
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree is required
Work history must include well-rounded experience with a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible leadership in affordable housing and community development
Local government experience and knowledge of public housing operations are desirable
A valid NC driver's license and/or reliable means of transportation to and between job sites are required
Preferred
A master's degree in planning, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted
Benefits
Excellent benefits package
Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans are led by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC).
Funding
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