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The City of Richmond is actively seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual who is committed to enhancing community well-being to assume the role of Executive Director of the Richmond Housing Authority. Reporting directly to the Economic Development Director and functionally to both HUD and the City’s Board of Commissioners, the Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of housing services in Richmond. This leadership position involves developing strategic plans, setting goals, and defining objectives aimed at advancing housing initiatives and overseeing a robust pipeline of development projects. This position offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished professional to lead transformative efforts that directly impact the lives of Richmond residents while contributing to the city’s overall economic and social development agenda.
Annual salary for this classification is as high as $223,176 with an additional approved Cost of Living Adjustment of 5% on 1/1/2025. Additionally, City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, one week of paid parental leave, and more!
This recruitment OPEN UNTIL FILLED and be closed at any time.
The Executive Director of the Housing Authority develops plans goals, and objectives to improve housing services. Trains and supervises staff and develops departmental policies, procedures, goals, and budgets. Develops and implements strategic plans that meet community and City needs. Participates as a member of the City’s Executive Team in the addressing of general City policies, programs, and community concerns.
The ideal candidate has:
A cornerstone of this role is fostering extensive community engagement, requiring adept collaboration with diverse stakeholders such as community members, contractors, non-profit organizations, government officials, and elected representatives at various levels. The Director must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic acumen, and a deep commitment to driving positive change in housing accessibility and quality across the city.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Participates in the management and operation of, and planning for all Housing Authority projects.
- Analyzes current departmental policies and standards and formulates recommendations for changes and improvements.
- Prepares and develops operating budgets and performs ongoing maintenance to achieve established goals within budgetary constraints.
- Processes applications, contracts, and related U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) documents required for the development of new public housing projects.
- Maintains accurate records of all fiscal activity and Housing Authority expenditures.
- Monitors for compliance with Housing Authority policies and procedures and HUD/agency occupancy standards.
- Compiles reports for the Housing Authority Board, Housing Advisory Committee, HUD, and other governmental agencies, as required.
- Oversees the implementation of the Public Housing Authorities Recovery and Sustainability (PHARS) Initiative.
- Directs and monitors the quality of resident selection processes and the effectiveness of the resident services provided by communities.
- Conducts regular community visits for training, counseling, inspecting, and monitoring of community procedures.
- Participates in the maintenance of property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints, enforcing rules of occupancy, inspecting vacant units, and ensuring necessary repairs and renovations.
- Attends regularly scheduled meetings with Housing Advisory Commission, Housing Authority Board, and other stakeholders and governmental agencies.
- Collaborates with resident and community stakeholders annually to develop and submit both the Annual Plan and the Admissions and Continuing Occupancy Plans.
- Serves as Secretary to the Board of Commissioners and maintains responsibility for meeting agendas and minutes; Serves as a board member to other RHA-related LLCs.
- Performs related work as required.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration or a related field. A Master’s Degree is highly desirable.
- Seven (7) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in public housing or closely related field, with two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of Richmond to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
- It is the City’s policy that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021 must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including the booster. New employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.
REQUIRED KSA FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Methods and practices of Public Housing administration
- Public Housing programs rules and regulations
- Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity regulations
- Recent trends in the area of Public Housing
- Principles and practices of budgeting and fiscal management
- Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software
Skill in:
- Decision-making
- Organization and time management
- Leadership
- Public speaking
Ability to:
- Analyze data and compose clear and concise reports
- Coordinate and delegate work assignments
- Supervise, train, and develop staff members
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Prepare meeting agendas and minutes
- Maintain complete and accurate records
- Adapt to changing priorities
Application and Selection Process
To Apply: Interested individuals must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions and the written exercise, by the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
This recruitment OPEN UNTIL FILLED and be closed at any time.
Qualifying Phase: All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified.
Examination Phase: The examination process for this position will consist of rating responses to the supplemental questionnaire and written exercise that is submitted with the application. A pool of eligible, highly qualified candidates will be established, and your placement in the pool will be determined solely by the responses to the supplemental questions (weighted 100%). Having all of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement nor placement on the employment list.
Employment Eligibility: A group of highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
About the City of Richmond: The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond’s numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged.
Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
Immigration Reform Control Act: In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United States as a condition of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy: The City's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Disaster Service Workers: California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
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WEBSITE: www.ci.richmond.ca.us
Analyst: S. Taylor
07/2024
