The City of Tucson, AZ is seeking a Director of Housing and Community Development. The ideal candidate is experienced and knowledgeable about housing and community issues, but also is an effective communicator, trusted partner and approachable leader. Strong candidates will be visionaries dedicated to providing affordable housing opportunities in a rapidly changing regulatory environment requiring implementation of best practices, technology that enhances efficiency, innovative strategies, progressive polices, consistent quality control mechanisms, as well as clear implementation of policies and procedures. Candidates should possess senior management expertise with a successful record of achievement in leading housing and community development programs, oversight of operating and capital budgets, and a sound approach and sensitivity to the emerging needs of both the department and the community. The Director will ideally possess medium to large agency leadership and management experience including oversight of Federal HUD programs, be an active participant in professional housing and community development organizations and have an existing network of colleagues.