Deputy Director - Escambia County, United States - Escambia County, FL

Description

Close Date:
May 23, 2024

The Deputy Director of Neighborhood and Human Services (NHS) manages, coordinates, and implements the activities for the department and develops and administers programs delivered to the citizens of Escambia County.

The Deputy Director of Neighborhood and Human Services ensures that assigned program functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and County policies and administrative rules.

The incumbent provides professional assistance to County leadership and staff in areas of expertise and fosters cooperative working relationships with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies, and performs other duties as assigned.

The Deputy Director of Neighborhood and Human Services assists in overseeing multiple divisions:

Community Redevelopment Agency, Human Services Division, Neighborhood Enterprise Division, and the Workforce Training Division and reports directly to the Neighborhood and Human Services Department Director.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs various high-level assignments with a greater degree and independence and assists the Director of Neighborhood and Human Services Department in overall policy development for the department

Responsible for accomplishing departmental goals and objectives within the general policy guidelines for major functional areas assigned and for special programs and projects

Reviews opportunities for homeless and low-income housing development as needed to address homeless initiatives

Creates and promotes programs for citizens, including families and veterans to address housing needs

Reviews and applies regulations as needed to citizens in need in housing and ensure that the needs of landlords are taken in account

Responsible for strategic planning, organizing, and directing lower support staff for the County and the Neighborhood & Human Services Department

Provides direct supervision for professional, technical, and administrative staff assigned to the Neighborhood & Human Services Department

Provides oversight for the entire Neighborhood & Human Services Department

Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned program area

Prepares, administers, and is responsible for the budget for assigned program areas; forecasts additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administers the approved budget, and monitors and controls expenditures

Plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the work of Neighborhood & Human Services staff directly

Compiles, maintains, and monitors program data and records in a timely manner as required, including compliance with County and/or grant policies and procedures

Identifies grant funding opportunities; writes, submits, and manages grant proposals.

Provides for the selection, training, professional development, and work evaluation of department staff; authorizes discipline as required; and provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff

Directs, oversees, and develops the business work plan related to assigned program area; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; and prepares various staff reports on operations and activities

Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; and directs the implementation of change

Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, and other written materials; maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official department files

Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect department operations, and develops policy and procedural changes, as required

Provides technical advice to the County leadership in area of expertise

Provides guidance to staff on programs related to Community Redevelopment areas, Housing (Replacement, New Construction, and Rehab), Workforce development, Community Centers, and Indigent Burial Programs

Provides knowledge of various Grant fundings and their compliance rules, regulations, and requirements: State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds-American Rescue Plan Act (SLFRF-ARPA), Community Redevelopment Area Tax Increment Funds (CRA TIF), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program and any other grants

Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and the community

Confers with and represents the Department and the County in meetings with various governmental agencies, developers, contractors, businesses, industrial groups, and the community

Assumes the responsibility of the Director in the absence of the Director of Neighborhood & Human Services or as needed

Performs other duties as assigned


TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Assistance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning and Development, or a related field and at least five years of experience in a supervisory/management position; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license from state of residence

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
managerial principles

fiscal management practices related to public funds and/or enterprise accounts

strategic planning principles

budgeting principles

grant writing

mathematical concepts

public administration principles

project management principles

principles, practices, and techniques in a public agency setting

practices of researching program issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports

applicable Federal and State laws

County regulations, codes, policies, and procedures

administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision

principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability

organization and supervisory practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned program

modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment recordkeeping principles and procedures

computer applications related to the work

English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation

techniques for effectively representing the County in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations

project and time management

conducting research

communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

coordinate activities with other internal departments and/or external agencies

monitor and administer budgets


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker.

This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require sitting, standing, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions


Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.


Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance