Under the general direction of the Community Development Director, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities, staff, and operations of the Santa Fe County Housing Division. Serves in the role of Executive Director of the Santa Fe County Housing Authority.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serves as Executive Director of the Santa Fe County Housing Authority; oversees all aspects of the Public Housing Program, the Housing Choice Voucher Program, and the Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency/Family Self-Sufficiency programs; and directs the Maintenance Division.
- Works closely with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to ensure compliance with all federal regulations and requirements applicable to housing authorities.
- Recommends and administers applicable regulations, laws, policies, and procedures of the United States, the State of New Mexico, and Santa Fe County.
- Manages the development and implementation of Housing Division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level managers, the division’s work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
- Supervises, evaluates, and directs the activities of departmental staff: hires, supervises, and trains staff; provides feedback and conducts performance evaluations; determines or recommends salary increases and promotions; enforces policies; and determines and executes disciplinary action.
- Prepares, implements, and administers the housing budget.
- Directs the Capital Fund Program.
- Develops and submits all Housing-related grant applications.
- Ensures accuracy of all federal financial reporting for each program and grant.
- Administers annual housing financial statements to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Ensures timely and accurate mandatory federal program reporting.
- Presents information to the Board of County Commissioners and The Housing Authority, including general reports, agendas, presentations, resolutions, agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding; represents the Housing Authority at all community events, forums, working groups, and governing bodies.
- Explores ideas and options to improve Santa Fe County housing units.
- Reviews all tenant communications; evaluates and amends all Housing Authority policies and procedures.
Knowledge / Skills:
- Knowledge of federal law applicable to housing authorities, and all applicable regulations set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (24 CFR).
- Knowledge of the public sector and the role and functions of the Santa Fe County Housing Authority in the community; of housing operations; of public administration; of County governmental organization; and of preparation of records, reports, correspondence, and written directives.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative and fiscal management; the techniques of supervision; methods of mediation; and the preparation and implementation of grants and development programs.
- Knowledge of green building and of renovation and energy-saving measures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Santa Fe County Housing Authority Board, the County Manager, officials, consultants, other governmental agencies, and the public.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive public relations issues and information with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to lead complex projects effectively and through completion.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with individuals and in large public forums, and as a team member and team leader.
- Skilled in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software programs in a Windows environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Social Services, Economics, or a related field;
- Six (6) years of experience in a housing, development, or social services position, or a closely related field, of which four (4) years must have been in a supervisory capacity working with HUD programs.
- Any combination of education or experience in public or business administration, economic development, or a closely related field totaling ten (10) years, with at least four (4) years in a supervisory capacity.
- Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis with 30 credit hours equal to one (1) year of experience.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting, with some field work required. Work schedule may include evening and weekend hours. Travel may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Clarity of vision at short distance required. May be required to lift up to 100 pounds. May be exposed occasionally to hazardous materials; to high risk or potentially dangerous situations; to dust, fumes, airborne particles, or allergens; to excessive noise; and to working with hostile, violent, or offensive individuals. May use protective clothing, equipment, devices, or materials on occasion. May be subject to exposure to CRTs and VDTs.
Conditions of Employment:
Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.
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