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Assistant Director Of Property Operations

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) advocates for and provides quality, affordable, safe housing; encourages self-sufficiency; and builds community partnerships. Join our team and you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful and impactful work for an agency dedicated to providing affordable housing in one of the most impacted regions of the nation.

AHA is seeking an exceptional, team-oriented candidate to fulfill the role of Assistant Director of Property Operations. Join AHA and have the opportunity to contribute to the management of a wide array of administrative functions for a high-performing housing authority dedicated to providing affordable housing in the most impacted region of the nation.

The position currently open is in the Assistant Director of Property Operations and will report to the Director of Property Operations. AHA is particularly interested in applications from candidates with a strong track record in overseeing policies and programs to prevent homelessness and maintaining stable housing, especially among special needs populations. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, housing policy and programs, Housing Authority functions and activities, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. The successful candidate will also be team-oriented with the ability to coordinate and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders to move activities and projects forward.

The Housing Authority reserves the right to use this advertisement and applicant response to fill other similar Assistant Director positions, including in other departments, for up to one year after the date of this notice.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, sociology, urban studies, public administration, or a related field, and experience with multi-unit housing property management.
• Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with multi-unit housing property management, experience with Permanent Supportive Housing a plus.
• Experience with the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, Low Income Tax Credits (LIHTC), and program management experience in this area is preferred.
• Candidates should possess strong technical skills including proficiency in common business software and document retention systems; experience with Yardi and/or Laserfiche preferred.
• Experience must include at least two (2) years of supervisory experience; three (3) or more years is preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license by time of appointment is required. Must be able to be insured under AHA's owned automobile insurance policy.

To apply, you must submit a:

1. Housing Authority Employment Application
2. Resume (three pages maximum, include months/years of employment), and
3. Responses to the supplemental questions (two pages maximum)

Your resume and supplemental questions must be in Word or pdf format and uploaded into the employment application form. The AHA application form is located in the Working With AHA section of the Housing Authority's website at The full job description and supplemental questions are on the Open Positions page in Employment Opportunities.

All applications must be submitted electronically via the AHA website to view the full job announcement and to apply.

If you need a reasonable accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact the Housing Authority office at ...@alamedahsg.org.

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda is an Equal Opportunity / ADA Employer.