Full-time position available with the Housing & Community Development Department, Local Initiatives Division, located at 414 E 12th St.
Salary Range: $6,489-$9,734/Month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Application Deadline Date: July 24, 2024
Responsibilities
- Manages the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and Central City Economic Development sales tax programs.
- Provides leadership support for all tenant services and the Right to Counsel program.
- Identifies training and development needs within the division through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with division staff and front-line workforce, coordinates directly with department Training Administrator.
- Manages and updates division training plans and training schedules, coordinates directly with department Training Administrator.
- Creates and maintains process to track and record divisional data and program information.
- Creates and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all programs, processes, and policies of the division.
- Assists in the implementation of new programs for the division and department.
- Provides support for HR functions working closely with the Training Administrator.
- Directs the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned division.
- Develops and monitors the division's budget and oversees financial well-being of the division by managing revenue, analyzing cost effectiveness, and directing cost control activities.
- Prepares, submits, and justifies budget enhancement requests to the Director or their designee.
- Prepares and recommends amendments to and revisions of related codes and ordinances.
- Underwrites highly complex projects for single family and multi-family developments and community development projects.
- Promotes and maintains effective working relationships with interested industry groups, neighborhood groups, property owners, and other stakeholders.
- Submits detailed written reports, makes recommendations, and implements plan of action to completely utilize the legal system and/or alternative resources to implement division and department goals.
- Integrates multiple sources of information and data into clear and concise reports and presentations.
- Builds and maintains relationships with all departments, neighborhoods, non-profit organizations, and representatives of community businesses.
- Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, law, finance/accounting, public affairs/policy, urban planning, public health, or human services and 5 (OR an accredited Master's degre in the mentioned fields and 3) years of experience working on federal or local housing services and programs; community or economic development; real estate; or human/social services programs with 2 years of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience.
Preference given to candidates with Legal or Education experience.
Other Information
URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our
EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to
accommodations@kcmo.org .
If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions.
(DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211). 
