Responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the activities of the Community Based Development Division in the Department of Community Services which include formulate and execute plans for the receipt, management and application for governmental grants and appropriations, and manage the division-level budget; analyzes and maximizes opportunities to provide shelter and services to persons with special needs including the elderly, youth at risk, disabled, homeless, and abused and low and moderate income households through, sub-recipient and joint development agreements with private-for-profit and non-profit entities; evaluates, monitors and reports on projects funded by city, state, or federal sources, for compliance with sub-recipient and other contractual requirements involving land acquisition, ground leases, eligibility of clients, facilities maintenance, related procurement of goods and services, and reviews of audits; advocates for fair housing opportunities in conformance with federal and state law.