President & CEO

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The Jacksonville Housing Authority is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is the policy and the intent of the Jacksonville Housing Authority to provide equality of opportunity in employment for all persons, and in all aspects of its personnel policies, programs, practices, operations, and in all its working conditions and relationships with employees and applicants for employment. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected class status applicable under local, State of Florida or federal law.

POSITION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary 

Plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive program of public housing administration and development, neighborhood revitalization, HCV, Affordable Housing, and neighborhood development.  Oversee community, social, cultural, and individual enrichment programs for residents.  Oversee administration of grants and related federal assistance programs.  Plan, develop, and implement policies and objectives in accordance with board directives.  Direct the coordination of activities of the departments and divisions of the Authority to achieve operational efficiency.   Analyze budget requests, oversee budget development and present the organizational budget to the Board for final approval.  Confer with authority personnel and review activities, reports, and data to determine whether goals have been met and whether changes would benefit the organization. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Oversee the operation of low-income housing, redevelopment, and other programs of the authority.

• Direct and coordinate activities of redevelopment programs, federal and other special programs
• Make hiring decisions based on staff recommendations and/or direct information.
• Confers with the Authority's Administrative staff regarding matters related to their respective areas of responsibility and matters with general applicability to the organization.
• Resolve disputes, aggravated problems, or other matters not resolved at a lower level.
• Serve as contracting officer for the Authority, which includes preparing or directing preparation of contracts, agreements, and other instruments, signing on behalf of the Authority, assuring that provisions of contracts and agreements are followed, and authorizing payments.

Represent the Housing Authority in the community, with HUD, and other groups and agencies, and stay abreast of developments and trends in public housing, HCV, and affordable housing

• Consult with individuals, groups, and agencies regarding the development of programs or legislation that would affect the authority.
• Participate on various advisory committees, and civic organizations in order to promote public housing, and maintain a positive profile in the community.
• Attend and assume leadership role in professional organizations.
• Communicate with the public through news releases and participate in local radio talk shows and T.V. programs, as needed.
• Stay abreast of public housing matters, developments, and opportunities by studying HUD regulations, laws, ordinances, and publications, and by attending professional conferences, training, and meetings.
• Maintain a positive relationship with HUD officials in order to obtain information and guidance, as needed.

Confer with oversight Board regarding policy, goals, plans and fiscal matters.

• Participate in pre-employment interviews and make hiring recommendations as needed.
• Interpret and apply JHA personnel policies, departmental policies, and other relevant policies
• and procedures.
• Review time and leave reports for assigned staff.
• Oversee and participate in training of staff.
• Conduct staff meetings.
• Prepare and review performance appraisals and discuss with subordinates as appropriate.
• Counsel employees regarding job performance and document in accordance with established
• Procedures.
• Recommend disciplinary action as needed
• The ideal candidate must be able to do perform other assigned duties as necessary or needed.

Conduct strategic planning including the formulation of short- and long-term goals and plans for the Authority

• Direct the establishment and maintenance of the 5-year plan.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of the annual needs statement.
• Monitor progress by meeting with administrative staff to ascertain achievements, and by analyzing and reviewing reports.
• Establish performance standards for directly reporting subordinates, prepare performance appraisals, and discuss with employees.

• Take disciplinary action, as needed.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve short-term and long-term goals, and strategic plans.
• Direct preparation of grant and funds applications.
• Receive information and recommendations from staff and research directly innovative programs and sources of housing authority funds, evaluate, and make appropriate recommendations to the Board.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, social sciences, accounting, finance, management or closely related field, plus 5 years of progressively responsible management and administrative experience in public housing administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Master's degree preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of HUD, and other federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the operation of a public housing authority
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management and supervision
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of communication
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and budget administration
• Knowledge of report preparation techniques
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and finance
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration
• Knowledge of federal state and local laws and regulations related to personnel including EEO, labor relations, FLSA, COBRA, Workman's Compensation, ADA, and FMLA
• Knowledge of modern office equipment including copier, computer, calculator, fax, etc.
• Ability to plan, organize, and assign work and special projects in order to meet organizational goals
• Ability to develop and establish effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public
• Ability to compile compiling of data and preparation of reports
• Ability to analyze reports and data, and formulate recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple demands to accomplish tasks in accordance with established requirements
• Ability to anticipate potential problems and needs in order to develop and initiate appropriate corrective action
• Ability to use sound judgment to make and implement decisions
• Ability to establish priorities and deadlines to assure efficiency and meet expectations
• Ability to effectively relate to and deal with public and private agencies and residents in order to accomplish organizational goals and complete projects
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with groups and individuals
• Ability to effectively allocate resources including, financial and human resources, in order to achieve goals and objectives of the Authority
• Ability to promote cooperation between departments by offering suggestions and recommendations
• Ability to evaluate performance of subordinates, correct deficiencies, and to effectively assign personnel
• Skilled in communicating with people inside and outside of the organization and from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds, both orally and in writing
• Skilled in analyzing data
• Skilled in developing policies and procedures designed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
• Skilled in the preparation and presentation of ideas and information in formal and informal settings

Core Competencies

Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strive for the results and success conveys and sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; and persists despite obstacles and opposition.

Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; and identifies, understands monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and act with the customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.

Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys the necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing, demonstrates attention to, and conveys understanding of, the comments and questions of the others, and listens effectively.  Demonstrates clear understanding of Grant programs and the ability to highlight the goals and benefits to residents.

Responsiveness and Accountability:  Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and does a fair share of work.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; plus, the success of team above interests; supports every effort to succeed; attends, supports, and participates in all team building exercises and events

Adaptability /Flexibility Skills: Ability to work additional hours if required and work with pressing deadlines and is task oriented. Proactively seeks work assignments when current assignments are completed-takes initiative.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics the work is primarily conducted in an office environment, with a high level of interaction with employees, and external/internal clients.  The position may require work to be performed at different properties or sites.

Other: Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by Jacksonville Housing