Neighborhood Services Director
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with neighborhood and community stakeholders and all Town departments.
Plan and direct the Neighborhood Services operations, projects and programs, including general community planning and neighborhood revitalization programs.
In so doing, this position with work with community organizations, developers, and housing advocates to identify funding sources and develop strategies to address the Town's affordable housing needs and neighborhood investments.
Train, support and develop the department staff to operate as a high performing team, based on Town values.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the department, including code enforcement, animal services and housing.
Develop and implement public education programs related to animal care and safety.
Develop, oversee, and maintain an accurate database of animal control and code enforcement activities.
Conduct and participate in the coordination of meetings with various stakeholders and community groups to educate, market and determine transit dependent community needs.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Animal Services and Code Enforcement divisions.
Ensure that animal services officers are properly trained and equipped to handle all animal-related issues, including community outreach, coordination/compliance with law enforcement requirements, and coordination with contracted and partner shelters.
Ensure that code enforcement staff are properly trained and equipped to handle all related Town code enforcement needs.
Investigate complaints related to code violations and enforce Town ordinances and regulations.
Administer the budget for the Neighborhood Services Department and all associated sub-units.
Develop and implement animal adoption and foster programs.
Ensure that all animal control and code enforcement activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Develop and implement neighborhood outreach programs, including clean-up events, volunteer programs, and educational programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, animal science, or a related field.
Qualifications:
minimum of five (5) years of experience in neighborhood or community services, which could include animal services, code enforcement, transit, and housing services and programs, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Or the demonstrated ability to provide leadership for the revitalization and long-term impact of this Department for the Town's animal services, code enforcement, transit, neighborhood relations and community engagement vision.
Requirement:
Must be able to pass a criminal background evaluation process, as well as be authorized to access the criminal databases per Arizona state laws, rules, and regulations, in order to supervise and oversee the Animal Services staff/operations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of and skilled inStrong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Solving complex community issues and maintaining/restoring positive relationships at all levels.
Strong knowledge/experience and/or ability to learn animal welfare and town code laws and regulations.
Comprehensive principles and practices of urban planning and neighborhood revitalization, including attainable housing strategies.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to code enforcement, animal control, and affordable housing.
Knowledge of community transit programs and operations.
See above - this paragraph is now a duplicationAbility to Ability to work collaboratively with other town departments and community stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary staff in code enforcement, housing, development, and neighborhood revitalization and preservation activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSEssential Physical Abilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, that allow sufficient:
Clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively on the telephone and in person, and to hear sounds within the normal range of conversation.
Vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, written documents and personnel materials.
Manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other specialized database systems to access, enter, and retrieve data.
Personal mobility, flexibility and physical strength which permits the employee to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets and uneven terrain; sit or stand for extended periods of time; lift up to 25 pounds semi-regularly; and work in and around construction sites and Town office and other facilities.
Work Environment:
Employees work primarily in an office, in a climate-controlled setting.
Some field work is required to attend special events, meetings, and inspections.
Interacts with difficult customer behaviors upset citizens and/or outside organization representatives when interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
This classification description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.
It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
Recommended Skills Animal Welfare Business Administration Communication Community Management Computer Equipment Curiosity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Plan and direct the Neighborhood Services operations, projects and programs, including general community planning and neighborhood revitalization programs.
In so doing, this position with work with community organizations, developers, and housing advocates to identify funding sources and develop strategies to address the Town's affordable housing needs and neighborhood investments.
Train, support and develop the department staff to operate as a high performing team, based on Town values.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the department, including code enforcement, animal services and housing.
Develop and implement public education programs related to animal care and safety.
Develop, oversee, and maintain an accurate database of animal control and code enforcement activities.
Conduct and participate in the coordination of meetings with various stakeholders and community groups to educate, market and determine transit dependent community needs.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Animal Services and Code Enforcement divisions.
Ensure that animal services officers are properly trained and equipped to handle all animal-related issues, including community outreach, coordination/compliance with law enforcement requirements, and coordination with contracted and partner shelters.
Ensure that code enforcement staff are properly trained and equipped to handle all related Town code enforcement needs.
Investigate complaints related to code violations and enforce Town ordinances and regulations.
Administer the budget for the Neighborhood Services Department and all associated sub-units.
Develop and implement animal adoption and foster programs.
Ensure that all animal control and code enforcement activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Develop and implement neighborhood outreach programs, including clean-up events, volunteer programs, and educational programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, animal science, or a related field.
Qualifications:
minimum of five (5) years of experience in neighborhood or community services, which could include animal services, code enforcement, transit, and housing services and programs, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Or the demonstrated ability to provide leadership for the revitalization and long-term impact of this Department for the Town's animal services, code enforcement, transit, neighborhood relations and community engagement vision.
Requirement:
Must be able to pass a criminal background evaluation process, as well as be authorized to access the criminal databases per Arizona state laws, rules, and regulations, in order to supervise and oversee the Animal Services staff/operations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of and skilled inStrong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Solving complex community issues and maintaining/restoring positive relationships at all levels.
Strong knowledge/experience and/or ability to learn animal welfare and town code laws and regulations.
Comprehensive principles and practices of urban planning and neighborhood revitalization, including attainable housing strategies.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to code enforcement, animal control, and affordable housing.
Knowledge of community transit programs and operations.
See above - this paragraph is now a duplicationAbility to Ability to work collaboratively with other town departments and community stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary staff in code enforcement, housing, development, and neighborhood revitalization and preservation activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSEssential Physical Abilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, that allow sufficient:
Clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively on the telephone and in person, and to hear sounds within the normal range of conversation.
Vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, written documents and personnel materials.
Manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other specialized database systems to access, enter, and retrieve data.
Personal mobility, flexibility and physical strength which permits the employee to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets and uneven terrain; sit or stand for extended periods of time; lift up to 25 pounds semi-regularly; and work in and around construction sites and Town office and other facilities.
Work Environment:
Employees work primarily in an office, in a climate-controlled setting.
Some field work is required to attend special events, meetings, and inspections.
Interacts with difficult customer behaviors upset citizens and/or outside organization representatives when interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
This classification description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.
It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
Recommended Skills Animal Welfare Business Administration Communication Community Management Computer Equipment Curiosity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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