Job Details

Director Of Housing Programs

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is seeking an exceptional, process-oriented professional to serve as the Director of Housing Programs to assist with planning, organizing, managing, and providing administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Housing Programs Department which administers the various assistance programs the AHA operates. The Director of Housing Programs provides assistance to the Executive Director and Authority in a variety of regulatory, analytical, and supervisory capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of housing programs (including Housing Choice Voucher program, and Project-Based Vouchers), public policy and Housing Authority functions and activities. Strong people management skills and an ability to implement strong processes and procedures are essential. This is a fast-paced agency that seeks to meet the mission through a high level of accountability and transparency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in sociology, urban studies, public administration, or a related field is required. A graduate degree is in a related field is preferred.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience, with publicly assisted housing programs and/or human and social services provisions.
• A minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience is required.
• Three (3) years of experience with Housing Choice Voucher program is required and HCV program management experience is preferred.
• Experience with Yardi and Moving to Work is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with backgrounds that compensate for academics or experience may still be considered at the discretion of the agency, as long as they possess a combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Candidates will be required to provide academic credentials and work history.

To be considered for this career opportunity, you must submit:

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)

Benefits Package:

• Membership in CalPERS defined benefit retirement program, plus voluntary 457 and Roth IRA plans (no employer contribution). Important: AHA does not participate in Social Security.
• A variety of health insurance plans to choose from, with some plans fully paid for (regardless of the number of dependents) by employer contributions.
• 2 weeks of vacation to start, 11 holidays; and 3.5 floating holidays per year plus paid sick leave.
• A flex schedule of 8 8-hour workdays each pay period with every other Friday generally not scheduled as a workday. Exempt employees, however, are measured on outcomes and are expected to complete work assignments irrespective of the flex schedule. The Director of Administration and Services routinely works on-site, and telecommuting is not offered. This position requires 3-4 days per week in the office.
• Some evening and after hours work may be required.