Neighborhoods Director (U)

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh/jobs/newprint/4523855)

Apply



Neighborhoods Director (U)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-0140-V1

Department

48 Department of Neighborhoods

Division

Neighborhoods

Opening Date

05/30/2024

Closing Date

6/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

Definition

DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODSThe Department of Neighborhoods is a pivotal department within our city government. The Director of the Department of Neighborhoods is responsible for addressing a wide range of issues that impact community neighbors while coordinating support from city departments and empowering community-led flourishing. The director of this department supports approximately 69 employees, has an annual budget of $13,470,428, and serves all neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio. The mission of the department is to provide City of Columbus residents an opportunity for continued access and improvement of neighborhoods by:

• Management of city-wide community-based programs

• Cross-functional innovation, with internal and external partners

• Community training and development programs

• Community-centric events and planning

• Promoting equity in and across city efforts

• Protecting the rights of residents

• Serving as a direct link to city services and support

• Attention and care of all immigrants and refugees

For detailed information about the City of Columbus and the Department of Neighborhoods,click here (https://www.columbus.gov/Community/Department-of-Neighborhoods) .

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Columbus is seeking a collaborative and innovative leader with proven executive leadership experience to serve as the next Director of the Department of Neighborhoods. This position will play a pivotal role in supporting community-focused programming, planning, and events within city neighborhoods, ensuring that the voices of community members are heard and celebrated. The Director will lead a team of dedicated employees with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, customer service excellence, and community-centered design.

The Director will proactively identify, develop, and advance initiatives, activities, and programs aimed at supporting and uplifting community residents while aligning to enterprise-wide strategic goals. This role requires a thoughtful approach to the administrative, professional, and strategic development of the team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all residents and driving impactful community change.

To view the Total Compensation Package for thisjob opportunity,click here. (https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/2/civil-service-commission/special-postings/total-comp-package-neighborhoods-director-052924.pdf)

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

A unique blend of knowledge, skills, and experience will be required for this challenging and rewarding position. The ideal candidate shall possess the following:

• Experience working with diverse populations and cultures, including immigrant and new-American communities, in a mid-to-large City;

• Experience working with community-based leaders/liaisons, commissions, advocacy groups, and/or non-profits;

• Ability to think innovatively on new initiatives and departmental practices.

• Strong, executive level leadership skills.

• Demonstrated strategic planning, critical thinking, and analytical skills to propose innovative solutions and implement change with resourcefulness and creativity.

• Keen understanding of customer-centricity and service excellence.

• Ability to collaborate with a team of peers on a common goal, while gaining buy-in across departments.

• Experience in strategic planning.

• Public speaking skills and superior communication skills, both oral and written, for both internal and external communications.

• Awareness and understanding of working in a political environment (experience is a plus).

• The ability to encourage collaborative attitudes and address conflict in an open, positive, and impartial manner.

• Bilingual or multilingual a plus, though not required.

  A person who has been selected by an appointing authority in accordance with the Columbus City Charter, Section 148(1) is said to have received an unclassified appointment. Those individuals receiving unclassified appointments serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority and may be terminated from employment at any time. Please contact the Civil Service Commission if you would like additional information regarding this process.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-0140-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time

Should you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Danius Williams

Office of the Mayor

90 West Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: 614-645-6428

E:dfwilliams@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

Agency

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

Apply

Please verify your email addressVerify Email