Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Manager

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Manager who will plan, organize, and manage the activities of Housing Rehabilitation and/or Neighborhood Revitalization functions. The position is in the City Attorney’s Office, Division of Code Enforcement. Managers implement principles and practices of one or more of the following disciplines: community development techniques which focus on rehabilitation, zoning, housing, public nuisance abatement, or neighborhood revitalization involving both residential and commercial properties. The ideal candidate is one who can apply federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures to existing housing and revitalization programs and supervise assigned staff.

In addition, managers develop and assess operational goals, draft policies, implement procedures, and provide oversight in the implementation of work plans. Managers may be assigned to oversee specialized teams or programs. 

The City is seeking strong leaders who are highly motivated, organized, and possess the ability to accomplish goals with a high degree of diplomacy, compassion and sound independent judgment.

 
This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

This classification is also used in other departments, including Planning and Development, which may have future vacancies. 

Full job specifications may be viewed at:

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Housing-and-Neighborhood-Revitalization-Manager.pdf

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THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Social Services, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a closely related field;

AND

Four (4) years of experience in Community Development or Public Administration with a governmental agency, supplemented by at least one year of supervisory experience. 

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years. A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.
 
Possession of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record. 
 
Eligible applicants certified for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view the "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. 
 

After the final filing date, completed applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates will be invited to interview.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno web site.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.