TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: ‐ Manages the operation of the Bureau of Business and Housing Development, including establishing priorities and procedures, determining organization structure, and assigning and reviewing staff work; ‐ Provides direction to division managers regarding the acquisition, management, and disposition of properties and the administration of housing programs; ‐ Develops and implements programs and projects consistent with departmental goals and City policies; ‐ Recommends new and revised policies to address Bureau activities; ‐ Meets with community groups, neighborhood associations, and the general public to explain programs, discuss concerns, and resolve issues; ‐ Directs the selection, training, assignment, and evaluation of Bureau personnel; ‐ Prepares the Bureaus annual budget and assists the Commissioner with the preparation of the Department's overall budget; ‐ Negotiates contracts for professional services and determines the appropriate level of financial assistance to support private development within the City; ‐ Participates in the development of the Citys Consolidated Plan, including the programming of Federal resources; ‐ Assists the Commissioner in coordinating the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development's Capital Improvement Program; ‐ Coordinates special projects at the direction of the Commissioner. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: All entry level KSAs, PLUS: ‐ Knowledge of City of Rochester and department policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; ‐ Knowledge of urban housing, property management, and community development practices; ‐ Skill in formulating policies and strategies to address housing, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development needs; ‐ Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of a large bureau, including supervising managers and professional staff; ‐ Ability to manage complex budgets and allocate resources effectively; ‐ Ability to negotiate contracts, financial agreements, and development incentives; ‐ Ability to represent the City of Rochester at high-level meetings and public forums, and to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.