ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOUSING 5167

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Director of Housing or Executive Director/Secretary (Housing Authority) in the management and implementation of all aspects of a municipality's Housing and Urban Development Programs. The incumbent works with governmental agencies, financial institutions and community groups to coordinate the Affordable Housing Program undertaken by a municipality. Supervision is exercised over a technical and clerical staff. Work is reviewed directly by the Director of Housing or Executive Director/Secretary (Housing Authority) through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the Director of Housing or Executive Director/Secretary (Housing Authority) in the management and implementation of all aspects of a municipality's Housing and Urban Development Programs;

Directs the Housing Office or Housing Authority staff in the implementation of all housing programs undertaken by a municipality;

Coordinates various programs of rental assistance, rental rehabilitation and home ownership;

Provides outreach and counseling to the municipality's residents in need of housing;

Secures private sector cooperation in the implementation of all housing programs;

Works with all governmental agencies, financial institutions and community groups to coordinate the Housing and Urban Development Programs undertaken by a municipality;

Acts as the Director in the Director of Housing's or Executive Director/Secretary (Housing Authority)’s absence.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to housing and community development programs; good knowledge of local planning, zoning and building requirements; good knowledge of real estate law and regulations; good knowledge of construction, architectural and urban planning techniques; good knowledge of recent developments, current literature and sources of information in public budgeting work; ability to prepare financial reports for development activity; ability to organize and execute complex housing development projects; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to analyze facts and to exercise good judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, professional colleagues, organizations, public officials and the general public; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN-COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's degree and two (2) years of experience in government or private sector housing and urban development programs.

NOTE: Additional years of experience in government or private sector housing and urban development programs may be substituted for education with a maximum of six (6) years. Candidates must have graduated from a standard senior high school or possess a high school equivalency diploma.

R 5/04/17

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive