Director of Housing and Community Services

* Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
* Diverse community
* Competitive total compensation package
* Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
* Light rail station minutes away
* On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
* Access to innovation work spaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees may be assigned other duties. Strategically directs Housing and Community Services functions and programs; ensuring division responsibilities are carried out effectively, efficiently, andtimely.

Performs other duties as assigned.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
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* Education:

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* Experience:

** 8 years of related experience including 5 years of supervisory experience.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Leadership experience in a large agency supporting housing and community services.
** Knowledge:
** Advancedof principles, practices and operating requirements of community and neighborhood services functions, including neighborhood service delivery, federal grant, human services, and community relations programs; code enforcement; and municipal management, budgeting, planning, and regulatory requirements. knowledge
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* Skills:

** Strong analytical, project and people management skills, including a thorough understanding of the city of Aurora policies, procedures, and processes to interpret business needs and translate them into operational requirements. Ability to work effectively with media (print & broadcast) as well as comfort level with social media to communicate the work of the department.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, including elected officials, executive management, staff, and subject matter experts. Strong emotional intelligence and active listening skills with proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
** Abilities:
** Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city leaders, elected officials, the media, and citizens.

Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
* Competitive total compensation package
* Rich benefits package with low employee costs
* Generous paid leave program
* 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
* Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
* Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
* Continued education and career advancement opportunities###

Application Requirements
* Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
* Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment.
* City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials.
* Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device.
* The city of Aurora uses to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States.
The city of Aurora is an . No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The city shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the city shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy.
** If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at:  or visit us at 15151

E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.*
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