Community Development Director
3 days ago
Niagara Falls
Job Description The City of Niagara Falls is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Community Development Director to lead the City’s Community Development Program. This leadership role oversees federal grant-funded programs, supervises staff, manages budgets, ensures compliance with HUD requirements, and directs major revitalization initiatives that impact neighborhoods, housing, and local communities. What You’ll Do • Oversee, organize, implement, and evaluate the Niagara Falls Community Development Program., • Manage staff hiring, supervision, performance, and day-to-day program operations., • Lead budget preparation, program standards, contracting, citizen participation, and federal reporting., • Ensure full accountability of all program funds and report directly to the City Administrator., • Develop broad and specific policy guidelines and present them to the City Administrator and City Council., • Direct the preparation of consolidated HUD grant applications (CDBG, ESG, HOME) and submit for City and federal approval., • Oversee development and administration of the Community Development Budget and ensure accurate audit reporting., • Supervise Section 8 Leased Housing staff, ensuring timely HUD reporting and compliance., • Review and act on rent increase requests from Section 8 landlords., • Prepare HUD-required reports, including:, • SEMAP Report, • HUD Leased Housing Annual Administrative Plan, • PHA Plan, • Related applications and compliance documents, • Direct the implementation of Housing Rehabilitation Programs, Neighborhood Revitalization Programs, and emergency shelter activities., • Negotiate contracts with governmental agencies, contractors, developers, and professionals connected to grant-funded projects., • Oversee citizen participation processes as required by federal guidelines., • Serve as the primary liaison to internal departments, agencies, and community groups., • Report program performance, progress, and confidential matters to the City Administrator. What You Bring (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) • Strong knowledge of HUD consolidated grants (CDBG, ESG, HOME), reporting procedures, and IDIS., • Knowledge of Section 8 Leased Housing Program requirements and compliance standards., • Broad understanding of urban rehabilitation programs, including:, • Housing & commercial loan programs, • Code enforcement, • Acquisition, relocation & demolition, • Discretionary funding programs, • Site improvement initiatives, • Urban homesteading programs, • Skilled in grant preparation, administration, and managing federally funded urban programs., • Experience supervising and training Community Development Program staff., • Ability to work effectively with federal, state, and local agencies and community partners., • Strong analytical skills for interpreting financial and technical data., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to present complex information in a clear, accessible way., • Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Minimum Qualifications • 5 years of professional experience in community or economic development, including strong management or supervisory background Benefits • Health insurance, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Retirement plan, • Paid time off, • Employee assistance program If you’re passionate about community growth, federal grant programs, and leading impactful revitalization work, we encourage you to apply today.