Title: Director of Community Development and Housing

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $125K to $140K

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel

Location: Main Street Centre

Agency Website: https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to provide senior administrative oversight for our Division of Housing and Community Development to serve as the Director of Community Development and Housing. This position is critical in advancing our agency's mission in community development and housing, ensuring that our operations are effectively structured to achieve desired outcomes while fully complying with applicable state and federal regulations.

Your responsibilities include managing the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each service area within the Housing and Community Development Division. You will plan, direct, and coordinate departmental work plans, assigning projects and responsibilities, while reviewing and evaluating work methods and procedures. It will be essential to assess and monitor the workload, administrative support systems, and internal reporting structures. You will identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Additionally, you will oversee the development and administration of the Community Development Department's budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and compliance with fiscal requirements. Providing staff assistance and preparing reports for boards and commissions will also be part of your duties. You will need to address and resolve complex and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.

Furthermore, you will develop long-term and short-term planning goals that align with the agency’s strategic objectives, ensuring compliance with the Code of Virginia, departmental policies, and all relevant regulations. By utilizing strategic planning and performance management processes, you will align administrative systems, procedures, and resources with established program goals and performance expectations. Finally, you will monitor operational progress, identify administrative needs, and ensure the timely execution of division activities while fostering communication and collaboration with stakeholders to advance program goals

Join us in making a difference in our community through effective housing and development services. If you possess the skills and experience needed for this pivotal role, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

·Substantial skills providing strategic direction and leadership in all aspects of personnel management, using effective training, team-building, and performance evaluation practices to empower and motivate division staff to achieve program goals and deliver high-quality results

·Strong aptitude for interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with complex federal, state, and agency regulations, policies, and administrative requirements within a public-sector environment.

·Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, high-impact reports and guidance; foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders; navigate complex, sensitive matters with sound judgement, professionalism, and diplomacy.

·Substantial executive-level leadership across administrative and business operations, with deep experience in human resources management, staff supervision, strategic workload planning, and performance management to build and sustain a high-performing, engaged workforce.

·Demonstrated success in policy/procedure development and implementation, including the establishment and approval of administrative procedures and the creation of standard operating procedures that align with organizational goals, enhance cross-departmental coordination, and improve overall operational efficiency.

·Demonstrated expertise with state and federal grant administration by leading and coordinating administrative and financial operations, including but not limited to budget development and oversight, revenue forecasting, expense management, expenditure planning, and financial reporting, ensuring strategic alignment with business priorities and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

·Strong organizational and analytical skills to evaluate administrative needs, coordinate resources, and ensure timely and accurate execution of operational activities.

Additional Considerations

•Experience in financial reporting, or compliance monitoring in housing and/or community development.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications/changes received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Answers should be reflected in jobs and positions held.

Background and Reference Checks:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and reference checks. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Spouses:
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

Sponsorship:
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Housing and Community Development practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion:
DHCD is committed to providing valuable opportunities for a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel supported. DHCD seeks to work with partners, grantees, and vendors who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as a practice and have a demonstrated record of this commitment.

Alternative Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: rr-recruitment1@dhcd.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.