DEPUTY HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR (Non-Classified*)

Job Description:

DEPUTY HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR (Non-Classified*)

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of DEPUTY HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR (Non-Classified) to fill one (1) vacancy in the Department of Housing and Human Services . The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general direction of the Housing and Human Services Director, to assist with the planning, administering and monitoring the operation of multiple functional areas within the department including Housing Authority, Human Services, and Community Development Block Grants; formulating and updating department policies and procedures, determining and controlling priorities, and developing and maintaining funding sources; plan and manage the activities and operations of affordable housing projects and programs, and grants; to coordinate assigned activities with other City Departments and outside agencies; and to do related work as required.

The Housing Authority provides affordable housing opportunities through a variety of mechanisms and programs. Among the powers, duties and functions of the Housing Authority are the ability to acquire, construct, finance, operate, rehabilitate, refinance, and develops dwelling units for persons of low or moderate income. The Housing Authority oversees the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program and state Permanent Local Housing Allocation grants. The Human Services leads the nonprofit collaborative to identify gaps and needs in programming, works with residential property owners to identify residents needs to achieve housing stability, and oversees the federal Emergency Solutions Grant. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) oversees the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan and Five-Year Consolidation Action Plan and oversees the federal CDBG and Housing for Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grants.

*The Deputy Housing and Human Services Director is a non-classified position. Positions designated as non-classified are exempt from the classified service. The incumbent shall be appointed "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
• Negotiate and administer agreements with consultants and contractors.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Department's budget; forecast the needs additional funds for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; manage the monitoring of and approval for expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments are necessary.
• Coordinate the Housing and Human Services work plan; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
• Coordinate Housing and Human Services activities with those of other departments and outside agencies, organizations and residents.
• Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommend modifications to Housing and Human Services programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Direct research, program evaluation, grant preparation, compliance monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Serve as an advisor to elected officials and appointed boards, commissions, administrative committees and citizen's committees on Housing & Human Services matters.
• Conduct public hearings, make public presentations, and represent the City when serving on committees, attending meetings, and working with private-sector businesses and non-profits.
• Maintain working relationships with federal, state, county, local departments, and the public.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate professional, para-professional, technical and administrative support staff.
• Assist the Director in planning, preparing, justifying, and implementing the department budget and in administering personnel actions.
• Acts on behalf of the Director, resolving department-wide issues that arise when the Director is absent.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Education : Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, public or business administration or a closely related field.

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory management experience in affordable housing, or a closely related field.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a comparable, diverse, high-performing organization
  
• Advanced experience in successfully managing a large multi-faceted housing, government, or social services organization including at least five years in a senior management capacity
  
• Master's degree is highly desirable
  

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Resume
4) Cover Letter

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide). (Download PDF reader)

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
  
• Administrative Leave - 64 hrs per fiscal year.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 3/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$154,896.00 - $188,232.00 Annually