Supervisor, Neighborhood Services(Job Id 1510)

About the role

The City of Overland Park seeks a full-time Supervisor, Neighborhood Services in the Planning & Development Services Department.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the Neighborhood Services Section and performs the work of the reporting staff in their absence.
• Develops new and/or modifies existing policies and procedures as directed by the Strategic Planning Manager.
• Reviews current practices, recommends, and/or modifies existing policies and procedures for efficiency, effectiveness, and ensures compliance with related laws and ordinances.
• Communicates policies and changes to staff, elected officials, other agencies, and the public.
• Builds and develops relationships for positive, inclusive civic engagement.
• Cultivates awareness of issues that affect current quality of life in the community.
• Affords assistance to the Strategic Planning Manager as needed, including policy and procedure development and other special projects and studies as directed.
• May serve as acting Strategic Planning Manager in his/her absence, and other duties assigned.
• Works to coordinate such activity with staff within the department and with other City departments, including City Manager, Law, Police, Parks Services, Public Works and Finance.
• Interacts extensively with residents, neighborhood leaders, community organizations, and members of the Governing Body.
• Identifies and collaborates with organizations and groups demonstrating successful neighborhood programs and efforts.
• Maintains contacts with community leaders, governmental representatives, organizational leaders, and professionals in the fields of neighborhood preservation and development and community building.
• Supervises and/or participates in preparation of various reports, statistical information, and special projects.
• Communicates operating policy and guidelines to staff.
• Establishes time frame for project completion.
• Presents findings in writing or orally to requesting parties.
• Oversees preparation of plans and administers budgets for grants/assistance programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
• Develops and implements short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Keeps abreast of changing laws and practices.
• Oversees the coordination of the purchase of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Supervises grants programs, CDBG and Neighborhood Conservation Programs.
• Supports and reviews program activities, oversees staff liaisons to the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee and Neighborhood Executive Committee, plural authorities.
• Performs and supports special projects, planning processes, and studies as directed.
• May serve as Acting Manager, Strategic Planning in his/her absence.
• Participates in emergency management operations for the City, as requested.
• Carries out and/or performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree in planning, community development, management, public administration, political science, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Five years job-related experience, including two years supervisory experience.
• Skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, basic math and accounting skills, budget-related skills, computer software skills such as desktop publishing, presentation, and word-processing, facilitation skills, leadership skills.