Deputy Program Director

The Deputy Program Director is a part of the senior management team of our local government services group and reports to the Program Director. The position provides bold and inclusive leadership to advance the full range of municipal management issues. The Deputy Program Director oversees multiple city departments, including but not limited to, planning & zoning, public works, finance & administration, GIS, and floodplain management.

Represents municipalities at public and private committee meetings, such as Council and Planning Commission and others, as directed or requested by the Program Director. Advises public and private bodies on new or contemplated capital improvements; prepares speeches, articles, reports, and other presentations dealing with the planned development of the community.
• Assists the Program Director to review legislation and prepare necessary reports and recommendations for Council consideration. Implements internal procedures that are necessary to carry out new policies that the municipality adopts.
• Assesses and monitors workloads, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships for assigned areas of responsibility; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through management level staff, the work plan for assigned functions; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; provides direction and supervision on key projects; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies. Manages employee training requests and records.
• Participates in the development and administration of the budget for assigned functional areas.
• Investigates, interprets, analyzes, and prepares recommendations in relation to proposals for new programs, services equipment, and other issues, policies, or proposals. Prepares proposals. Prepares comparative analysis when appropriate.
• Assists in the coordination, preparation, analysis, and implementation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Confers with members of the public to explain policies and programs, including site visits.
• Assists in emergency operations as required by the Program Director.
• The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (including weekends and nights) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other persons or organizations with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
• Serves as a resource for department personnel, municipal staff, other organizations, and the public; coordinates pertinent information, resources, and work teams necessary to support a positive and productive environment.
• Assists the Program Director with reports and presentations.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public administration.
• Responds to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Serves as acting Program Director as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in political science, urban planning, public administration, business administration, or related field. A Master's degree is desirable.
• Must have a Louisiana Driver's License at the time of hiring.

Key Skills/Competencies

• Five+ years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government (or state, federal), including two years of management, supervisory, and administrative experience;
• Previous experience with communicating and presenting to elected officials;
• Strong communication skills;
• Understanding of accounting principles and ability to comprehend city budgets;
• Professional writing experience; and
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive,
professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe "how" you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.

• Strong Work Ethic
• Teachable/Continuous Learner
• Reliable/Dependable
• Collaborative/Team Contributor

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees.

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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