The fundamental reason this classification exists is to direct and manage all the functions of a comprehensive Neighborhood Services Department. Work involves organizing and directing specialized development, housing, neighborhood maintenance and code enforcement, and citizen participation programs to improve the quality of neighborhoods throughout the city of Phoenix. Considerable discretion and independent judgment is required in performing the duties of this classification.
Work is reviewed based upon results achieved.
The Director reports to a Deputy City Manager. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Comprehensive principles and practices of urban planning, neighborhood revitalization, and community development. The organization and direction of a comprehensive departmental operation. Direct and coordinate a multidisciplinary staff in code enforcement, housing, development, and neighborhood revitalization and preservation activities.