Share Email Opening Title Executive Director of Community Investment   Open Date 4/1/2016   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining   Division Community Investment   Location Community Investment   Reports To Mayor   Schedule Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM; night and weekend meetings may be required.   Pay Rate $85,000-$100,000/yr. (Exempt)   Description SUMMARY: As head of the Department of Community Investment and primary advisor to the Mayor on community development, the Executive Director oversees the City of South Bend's business and neighborhood development, urban planning, and economic incentives and policy. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Responsible for general management of the Department of Community Investment and direct supervision of five Division Directors, in collaboration with the Assistant Executive Director. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Leads the general direction, budget parameters, policy framework and strategic plans for business and neighborhood development, economic incentives and policy, and urban planning. • Engages the private sector, other public sector agencies, and not for profit community and economic development groups to plan, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate City projects, initiatives, and programs. • Directs the management of five teams in the Department of Community Investment: urban planning and policy, business development, neighborhood engagement, economic resources and analytics, and administration and compliance. • Collaborates with City Officials, redevelopment commissioners, business leaders and other concerned citizens on community development, housing, neighborhood plans, and economic, business, and workforce development. • Supervises and evaluates progress of staff, and coordinates department's work with that of contractors, agencies and other City departments. • Works with the community's elected and appointed leadership to develop policy in the areas of business and economic development, neighborhoods, and financial and human capital. • Represents the City of South Bend at meetings and events and serves as chief spokesperson on areas of expertise when designated by the Mayor. • Provides strategic input on Mayoral priorities and advances them through policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation. • Develops and communicates programs, projects, and initiatives that advance the administration's mission of delivering services that empower everyone to thrive. • Build and maintain strong relationships with the community. • Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • A college degree in public administration, urban planning, public policy, business, law, finance, economics or related field • Five years of increasingly responsible positions in real estate and development, public housing, urban planning, urban policy, urban redevelopment, community development, economic development or a similar area of professional experience. • A graduate degree in public administration or policy, urban planning, urban policy, business, law, finance, economics, or related field is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED: • Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning, economic and workforce development, economic justice, business, finance, and public policy. • Knowledge of basic public administration procedures. • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to clearly explain long term, complex plans and alternatives in both private and public meetings and presentations. • Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of individuals that include community leaders, as well as elected and appointed officials. • Ability to supervise a multifaceted public development agency and coordinate a variety of projects • Ability to manage and adapt to ambiguity and conflicting priorities in a public sector environment. • Ability to evaluate and analyze complex plans, projects, and programs, taking into consideration such factors as the public budget process, sources and uses of revenue, conflicting community viewpoints and plans, political process, strategic planning considerations, and other constraints. • Ability to manage and lead a professional staff of 25 FTEs. • Analytic decision maker who is action oriented, diplomatic, and persuasive and works with efficiency, flexibility, humility, and good humor. • Commitment to the City's five values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment. CERTIFICATES, LICENCE, REGISTRATION: • Valid Driver's License required. EQUIPMENT: Desktop computer, telephone, copier, scanner, 10 key adding machine, and facsimile machine. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Entire office is smoke free. Pre-employment drug screen required Comprehensive background check required   Required   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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