Deputy Director of Housing

CIty of Oakland  ·  Oakland, Calif.  ·  Posted on September 17

The City of Oakland is an exciting and dynamic community on the move. The City’s landscape is a picturesque mix of lovely hillside neighborhoods and is one of the nation’s most diverse and ethnically integrated cities with a population of approximately 400,000 residents.

The Deputy Director of Housing has operational responsibility to manage and direct the various activities of the Housing and Community Development Division. The division is responsible for a broad array of housing programs and community services. The position reports to the Director of Community & Economic Development Agency and will have extensive interaction and a high level of visibility with the Mayor, Council, and numerous community leaders while aggressively pursuing City goals related to housing.

The ideal candidate must be a hands-on, creative self-initiator with a strong business orientation, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to implement effective operational systems and workflows. A background that includes expertise in economic, housing and/or neighborhood development along with excellent business and finance skills will be critical attributes for success in this role. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; an advanced degree is highly desirable. The salary range is $10,714 – $13,156 monthly, DOQ. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and five work-related references (email preferred) to Paul Kimura by October 9, 2009. A formal job announcement is available at http://www.averyassoc.net/jobs.

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