Salary : $115,183.12 - $149,737.90 AnnuallyLocation : City of Yuma, AZJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-00241Department: Planning & Neighborhood ServicesDivision: Neighborhood Services-30Opening Date: 12/12/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: ExemptSummary**Open until filled with a first review date of January 13, 2025**Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you! We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as an Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services working with the City of Yuma Department of Planning & Neighborhood Services. The ideal candidate will assist with planning, directing, reviewing and evaluating a variety of housing and neighborhood services programs under the Neighborhood Services Division work plan. Also, acts as the department director during the absence of the P&N Director. Under general direction, assists with departmental planning, organizing and directing of activities, functions, budgets, and programs; manages the federal entitlement resources received from US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and supervises staff for the City of Yuma Neighborhood Services Division; develops grant sources, secures funding and implements revitalization strategies, programs and projects to improve neighborhoods. Acts as the department director during the absence of the Planning & Neighborhood Services Director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides advice and counsel to Director; assists with planning, directing, reviewing and evaluating Planning and Neighborhood Services programs, and work performed; verifies compliance with all regulations, standards and policies.
- Supervises allocation and administration of Federal Entitlement Program resources including but not limited to funding from the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program.
- Provides overall administrative and program support to the Yuma County HOME Consortium, including but not limited to contract management, meeting agendas and minutes, and coordinator with units of local government in Yuma County.
- Manages neighborhood revitalization programs and projects to improve the quality of life for residents.
- Manages, coaches and trains staff, and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, resource allocation, budgets, technical issues, quality standards, and services; develops recommendations for improving customer services; assures work activities are in compliance with state and Federal regulations and standards.
- Develops revitalization strategies that will have a sustainable and positive impact on distressed neighborhoods.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures for grant-funded programs.
- Researches and identifies public and private funding sources and requirements for neighborhood revitalization programs, projects and improvements.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with Federal, State and private funding sources.
- Prepares and submits grant applications to secure funding for programs and projects. Coordinates programs implemented by Planning and Neighborhood Services and oversees compliance monitoring of HUD-funded activities.
- Administers and prepares required reports and complies with legal grant funding requirements.
- Represents the department at public meetings, hearings, and events.
- Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the Yuma Way , and complies with all City policies and procedures.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience Guidelines Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Urban Planning, or related field, and four years redevelopment, economic development, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME and neighborhood revitalization program management experience, and one year of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge of:
- City policies and procedures.
- Federal, State and local rules and regulations governing community development, community housing, and neighborhood redevelopment, including HUD & CDBG and HOME performance standards and procedures.
- Community service agencies and other local assistance programs.
- Grant-funded project management accounting systems and documentation standards.
- Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
- Public housing program development and administration practices, procedures and regulations.
- Neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and outreach practices and principles.
- Public relations and customer service methods and techniques.
- Program, project, budget, and contract management techniques.
Skill in:
- Understanding and applying City, state and Federal statutes, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
- Interpreting HUD & CDBG documents and program regulations.
- Supervising staff, delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff performance.
- Reviewing financial and technical documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Preparing technical reports and recommendations.
- Reviewing, updating and maintaining files, reports and documentation for grant programs.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard and specialized software.
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with state and Federal agencies, public service organizations, stakeholders, and community leaders.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Special training and certifications through HUD and Arizona Department of Housing are preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in standard office environment; may be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees:*ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 12.12% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 12.12% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).*LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .15% and the City contributes .15% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).*SHORT TERM DISABILITYThe City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can't work for a short time due to a covered disability.*SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.*WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees. *UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.*MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department. *LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.*FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.*EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.*COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.*GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.
- 0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually
- 5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually
- 10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually
- 15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually
- 20+ years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually
*SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.*PAID PARENTAL LEAVEThe City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee's child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.*HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
- President's Day (third Monday in February)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
*DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income. *TUITION REIMBURSEMENTThe City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.*SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.01 By marking Yes , I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my job application.
02 For further consideration, you MUST complete the Work Experience section of the application AND attach a detailed resume. Failure to do so will result in your application being removed from further consideration. It is not acceptable to answer any part of the application or this supplemental questionnaire with See Resume .
- I agree and have completed the application and attached a detailed resume.
03 What is your highest level of education?
- Master's Degree or higher
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- High school diploma or GED
- None of the above
04 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree (or greater) in Business or Public Administration, Urban Planning, or related field?
05 If you answered Yes to the question above, please indicate what type of degree you possess and the field of study. If no degree, please enter N/A . 06 Do you have four (4) or more years' experience with redevelopment, economic development. CDBG, HOME and neighborhood revitalization program management?
07 If you answered Yes to the question above, in which of the following do you have current direct experience? Please mark all that apply.
- Redevelopment
- Economic Development
- CDBG (Community Development Block Grants)
- HOME Program
- Neighborhood Revitalization Program Management
- Project Budgeting and Contract Management Techniques
- Complying with Federal Regulations
- Grant Compliance Management
- Public Speaking
- None of the above
08 Do you have one (1) or more years supervisory experience?
09 Special training and certifications through HUD and Arizona Department of Housing are preferred. Please list any applicable training and certifications below. If no training or certifications, please enter N/A. 10 A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application. Do you possess a valid Driver's License? An Arizona Driver's License will be required, if hired.
- Yes, I possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License.
- Yes, I possess a valid Driver's License from a state other than Arizona AND I agree to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License as required.
- No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.
Required Question