Executive Director of Community Development((Community Development Administrator))

Connecticut Department Of Administrative Services

Manages state resources, operations, and services, streamlining efficiency for Connecticut government.

Leads the Office of Community Development, managing staff, programs, budget, and policy.

7 days ago ago

$124,895 - $170,298

Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Hartford, CT

Office Full-Time

Company Size

1,700 Employees

Service Specialisms

Construction services

Project Management

Consulting

Engineering

Architecture

Property Development

Design

Technical Services

Sector Specialisms

Human Resources

Information Technology

Fleet Vehicle Services

Building and Construction

Procurement

Grants Administration

Role

What you would be doing

program development

budget management

policy implementation

staff coordination

performance standards

reporting

Designs and implements performance review standards for division staff;
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Designs and develops programs and activities;
Prepares division budget;
Develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives;
Interprets and ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Designs and launches programs and initiatives
Introduces and updates operational procedures
Directs preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations on division or agency activities;
Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;
Determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff;
Establishes and applies performance evaluation standards for staff
Maintains strategic relationships within and outside the division to influence policy and programs
Administers staff and operations of division;
Oversees division staff and daily operations
analyze and solve problems;
Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact policy program activities;
plan for and implement a customer service program;
May supervise and/or lead quality improvement teams and other agency committees;
Develops, implements, and assesses division policies, goals, and objectives
Determines staffing needs and manages personnel coordination
May represent Commissioner on various boards and commissions;
Prepares and manages the division’s budget
May participate in legislative hearings relating to department;
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

What you bring

communication

team leadership

negotiation

real estate

grant management

master's degree

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Experience with communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to policymakers, local officials, and the public.
oral and written communication skills;
Experience leading and managing a team, including supervising professional staff and coordinating across agencies, municipalities, and community stakeholders.
Considerable ability to
negotiation skills;
Considerable knowledge of
Knowledge of real estate development and finance principles;
Experience managing large-scale grant programs, including application review, funding recommendations, contract execution, compliance monitoring, and performance evaluation.
A Master's degree in planning, economics, housing, urban development, finance, business and/or public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
interpersonal skills;
relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
Experience demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusive economic growth, particularly in historically underserved or distressed communities.
Experience working with Connecticut municipalities, especially in the areas of economic development, land use planning, and community revitalization.
Experience with capital grant programs.
Experience administering complex community and economic development programs.
Experience with state and federal funding mechanisms, including capital budgeting, bond commission processes, and leveraging private investment.
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
and ability to apply management principles and practices;
Ability to analyze plans and proposals.