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Executive Director of Community Development

(Community Development Administrator)

Recruitment # 251028-7060MP-100

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 10/30/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $124,895 - $170,298/year

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 11/6/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Department of Economic and Community Development

Are you a Department of Economic and Community Development Agency employee?

Do you have professional experience in housing, economics, residential and/or commercial finance, business development, industrial development, or community development?

If so, apply today!

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) (https://portal.ct.gov/DECD) , Office of Community Development, is currently recruiting for an anticipated Executive Director of Community Development (Community Development Administrator) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7060MP&R1=&R3=) to lead the Office of Community Development.

CONTINUE TO ENJOY

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+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

+ Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

+ Work Shift: First Shift, 9:00am - 5:00pm

+ Office: Office of Community Development, Department of Economic and Community Development

+ Location: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/450+Columbus+Blvd,+Hartford,+CT+06103/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89e6537c19af5cb1:0xd5bdaba74f1eebee?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111)

THE ROLE

+ Oversees division staff and daily operations

+ Develops, implements, and assesses division policies, goals, and objectives

+ Designs and launches programs and initiatives

+ Introduces and updates operational procedures

+ Determines staffing needs and manages personnel coordination

+ Establishes and applies performance evaluation standards for staff

+ Prepares and manages the division’s budget

+ Maintains strategic relationships within and outside the division to influence policy and programs

+ Interprets and ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations

+ Other related duties (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7060MP&R1=&R3=) .

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Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Anamaria Giangarra at [email protected]

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Economic and Community Development this class is accountable for administering the programs, customer service and operations of the division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Administers staff and operations of division;

+ Develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives;

+ Designs and develops programs and activities;

+ Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;

+ Determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff;

+ Designs and implements performance review standards for division staff;

+ Prepares division budget;

+ Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact policy program activities;

+ Interprets and administers pertinent laws;

+ Directs preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations on division or agency activities;

+ Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

+ May represent Commissioner on various boards and commissions;

+ May supervise and/or lead quality improvement teams and other agency committees;

+ May participate in legislative hearings relating to department;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ and ability to apply management principles and practices;

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ principles and practices of policy and program development;

+ principles and practices of economic and community development at federal, state and local level;

+ industry, practices, markets and locational issues;

+ Knowledge of real estate development and finance principles;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ negotiation skills;

+ Considerable ability to

+ analyze and solve problems;

+ plan for and implement a customer service program;

+ Ability to analyze plans and proposals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of professional experience in housing, economics, residential and/or commercial finance, business development, industrial development or community development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the level of a Community Development Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ A Master's degree in planning, economics, housing, urban development, finance, business and/or public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience administering complex community and economic development programs.

+ Experience with capital grant programs.

+ Experience managing large-scale grant programs, including application review, funding recommendations, contract execution, compliance monitoring, and performance evaluation.

+ Experience leading and managing a team, including supervising professional staff and coordinating across agencies, municipalities, and community stakeholders.

+ Experience with communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to policymakers, local officials, and the public.

+ Experience working with Connecticut municipalities, especially in the areas of economic development, land use planning, and community revitalization.

+ Experience with state and federal funding mechanisms, including capital budgeting, bond commission processes, and leveraging private investment.

+ Experience demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusive economic growth, particularly in historically underserved or distressed communities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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