Human Resources

Deputy Directory of Community Development

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
: Performs difficult and complex administrative duties related to Community Development.  This is a professional administrative position at supervisory level involving the responsibility of attracting new business and promoting existing businesses.  The work involves considerable contact with public officials, professionals, civic organizations and other interested social and community groups.  Supervision may be exercised over subordinate employees.  Does related work, as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Assist in the development and administration of specific promotion projects to attract new business and existing businesses, including the development of financial packages for projects;
Conducts special and confidential investigations to insure compliance with municipal and industrial contracts, rules or policies as directed by the Director of Community Development;
Assist in formulating development projects, preparing applications and administering various state and federal loan and grant programs on behalf of the City;
Works with prospective business representatives in planning new site locations, financial packaging and related development items; and to assist in the retention and growth of business within the City;
Prepares public relations material to promote the Community Development Office and its programs;
Participate in detailed and confidential negotiations on financing and tax related abatement programs, and on the use of concessions as an instrument to attract prospective businesses and industrial locations;
Prepares or oversees preparation of necessary reports and data relative to the implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the administration of Strategic Planning Committee;
Act for, or in place of, the Director during his/her absence.

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, social and natural sciences; good knowledge of geography, government and economics; good knowledge of residential and commercial building construction; ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with the public, City and County officials; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; good computer skills; integrity; tact; good judgment and courtesy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, AND EITHER:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or related field AND one (1) year of experience in Planning, or implementing and managing public sector programs or services,
    OR:
  2. Five (5) years of experience as defined by the limits of A above;
    OR:
  3. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) above.

Competitive Classification