Oak Park, IL – Neighborhood Programs Manager

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Neighborhood Programs Manager.

Job Classification: Neighborhood Programs Manager

Department/Division: Neighborhood Services/Neighborhood Programs

Employment Status:  Full-time

Annual Salary/Grade:  $85,707 – $124,275/Grade 7

Anticipated Hiring Range:  $85,707 – $104,991 +/- DOQ

FLSA: Exempt
Union:  Non-Union

Employment Commission:           N/A

Deadline for Application:                 Posted until filled, first review January 21, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position manages the Neighborhood Programs Division of the Neighborhood Services Department, including administration of the Village’s housing licensing/registration programs and the Village’s housing programs. Provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Neighborhood Services Department. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

 

·         Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the Village’s rental licensing program, the Village’s condo registration program, the Village’s short-term rental licensing program, and the Village’s vacant building registration process.

·         Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the Village’s housing rehabilitation, ownership, fair housing, and housing development programs, including the Housing Trust Fund.

·        Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Neighborhood Programs Division; recommend and implement policies and procedures.

·         Research, develop, and propose new policies, programs, and regulations to meet community goals related to housing.

·         Prepare, monitor and enforce multiple contracts with service providers and consultants.

·         Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.

·         Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for Neighborhood Programs Division; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

·        Select, train, motivate and evaluate Neighborhood Programs Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

·        Participate in the development and administration of the Neighborhood Programs Division budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.

·        Provide staff assistance to the Director of Neighborhood Services Department; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.

·        Coordinate Neighborhood Programs Division activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.

·        Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Community development.

·        Monitors Division’s performance measures and reports on progress to the Director of Neighborhood Services Department within established deadlines.

·        Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in housing programs and/or housing policy, plus at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

 

Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in real estate, business management, urban planning, public administration, accounting, economics or a related field. A combination of education and experience that is equivalent shall also be considered.

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Applicants can apply directly using the following link:

https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6141780.careers?ApplyToJob=788736397&full_apply=&jobid=788736397

For additional information on the position visit our website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. Applications and resumes may also be submitted by mail to: Human Resources, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302; by email to: jobs@oak-park.us; or by fax to: 708-358-5107.  The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefit package including but not limited to a retirement plan, deferred compensation program, social security, medical, dental, vision & life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick leave.

A COPY OF THE POSITION DESCRIPTION IS ATTACHED

Department: Neighborhood Services FLSA: Non-Union Exempt

Pay Grade: 7

 

 

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

 

Manages the Neighborhood Programs Division of the Neighborhood Services Department, including administration of the Village’s housing licensing/ registration programs and the Village’s housing programs. Provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Neighborhood Services Department.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

Receives general direction from the Director of Neighborhood Services or their designee. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES–Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Essential duties and responsibilities

 

1.      Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the Village’s rental licensing program, the Village’s condo registration program, the Village’s short-term rental licensing program, and the Village’s vacant building registration process.

 

2.      Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the Village’s housing rehabilitation, ownership, fair housing, and housing development programs, including the Housing Trust Fund.

 

3.      Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Neighborhood Programs Division; recommend and implement policies and procedures.

 

4.      Research, develop, and propose new policies, programs, and regulations to meet community goals related to housing.

 

5.      Prepare, monitor and enforce multiple contracts with service providers and consultants.

 

6.      Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.

 

7.      Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for Neighborhood Programs Division; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

 

8.      Select, train, motivate and evaluate Neighborhood Programs Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

 

9.      Participate in the development and administration of the Neighborhood Programs Division budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.

10.  Provide staff assistance to the Director of Neighborhood Services Department; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.

 

11.  Coordinate Neighborhood Programs Division activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.

 

12.  Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Community development.

 

13.  Monitors Division’s performance measures and reports on progress to the Director of Neighborhood Services Department within established deadlines.

 

14.  Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Knowledge of:

 

·         Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a housing, affordable housing, housing development, housing rehabilitation programs, and related areas.

·         Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration.

·         Principles of municipal budget preparation and control.

·         Principlesofsupervision,trainingandperformanceevaluation.

·         Community Development Block Grant programs.

·         Village, State and Federal anti-discrimination policies.

·         Housing policies, programs and procedures.

·         Marketing theories, principles and practices and their application to community development programs.

·         Housing rehabilitation grant and assistance programs.

·         Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

 

Ability to:

 

·         Manage and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.

·         Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.

·         Interpret,explainandenforceVillageHousingpoliciesandprocedures.

·         Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.

·         Develop and administer goals, objectives, and procedures.

·         Prepare clear and concise reports.

·         Coordinate multiple projects at one time.

·         Communicatewithawiderangeofculturesandpersonalities.

·         Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

·         Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings as required.

·         Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance.

·         Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

—        Making observations

—        Communicating with others

—        Reading and writing

—        Operating assigned equipment.

·         Sustain cognitive abilities that enable the potential for:

—        Making sound decisions

—        Demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

 

Experience and Training Guidelines

 

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in housing programs and/or housing policy, plus at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

 

Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in real estate, business management, urban planning, public administration, accounting, economics or a related field. A combination of education and experience that is equivalent shall also be considered.

 

 

 

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Village of Oak Park commits itself to diversity, equity and inclusion by recognizing that creating a mutually respectful, multicultural and equitable environment does not happen on its own, it must be intentional. This includes providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, military or veteran status or any other characteristics.