posted 1/28/10 Walla Walla County Housing Authority
Walla Walla County Housing Authority seeks to hire a full-time Manager for the Farm Labor Homes facility. The Manager will be responsible for operations, supervision of three staff, financial and other reporting, making FLH a safe and attractive community. Farm Labor Homes currently consists of 128 units.
Requirements: excellent communication skills in English and Spanish, professional experience and presentation, motivation and ability to excel, computer proficiency. Successful candidate must be willing to live on-site.
Submit a cover letter and resume to: Manager Search, 165 Labor Camp Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Position is open until filled. Salary DOE plus benefits. EOE.
SENIOR ASSET MANAGER. Washington State nonprofit housing consulting firm seeks an experienced asset manager to join our diverse team. The Senior Asset Manager is a skilled affordable housing consultant. The person in this position works independently to provide direct project and portfolio assistance to owners of subsidized affordable housing. In addition to serving as a project manager on multiple projects, Senior Asset Manager roles may include mentoring, leading, coordinating, and directly performing capacity building and asset management services. Skills and direct experience in affordable housing asset management, property management, and development finance are minimum qualifications for this position. The position also includes providing technical assistance to nonprofits for both asset management and related capacity building activities. The Senior Asset Manager works independently in a dynamic work environment with teams of skilled affordable housing professionals, under the general direction of a Managing Developer.
The ideal candidate would bring experience with strategic planning, organizational development, program planning, and community development. Skills required to deliver technical assistance include: excellent listening and communication skills; ability to organize and facilitate groups; team building and conflict resolution skills; and the ability to prepare and deliver presentations and formal training sessions.
Common Ground is a nonprofit consulting agency with the mission to preserve and create housing for low income and special needs populations in Washington State. Since 1980, Common Ground has helped other nonprofits, housing authorities, and local governments to create over 4,400 units of low-income housing. Common Ground has a staff of approximately 25, with offices in Seattle and Spokane, and an annual operating budget of approximately $3.0 million.
Submit a resume and cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications for this position by 5 PM, Friday, February 12 to lizw@commongroundwa.org.
Washington County seeks an Assistant Director of Housing Services to assist the Director in planning, managing, directing and coordinating the activities and operations of the department. This is an executive level position responsible for the continuity and efficiency of day-to-day operations of the Department of Housing Services, with general supervision of division managers and supervisors.
Among the desired skills and abilities, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record in HUD public housing programs and administration, and general knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. He/she should also demonstrate strengths in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public housing and affordable housing programs, with an emphasis in development and coordination of housing-related community development, goals, strategies and outreach.
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, and Community Development or a related field and at least five years of affordable housing experience at the senior management level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Public Housing Manager Certification is required or must be obtained within one year of hire. Experience with mixed-income communities and in structuring creative financial packaging for development efforts such as bond and tax credit projects is desirable.
Compensation for this position is $93,516-$113,628. Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package. This position is "Open until Filled." The first review of applications will begin the week of February 15, 201O.
To view a complete position profile and instructions on how to apply for this position, please go to our website: www.co.washington.or.us
Please direct questions regarding this recruitment to Denise Doran, Human Resources Analyst at 503-846-8284.
Assistant Director, Asset Management
The Housing Authority of Portland (HAP), one of the most innovative and high performing housing authorities in the country, is seeking an Assistant Director of Asset Management. As a key member of the Real Estate Operations Department, the position is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to the Agency’s asset management function.
HAP has undergone significant change and transformation over the last five years. In order to continue building a high performance organization, the position’s primary focus will be on defining our approach to asset management, our real estate holdings and manage the timing and sequence of property conversion. The position reports to the Director of Real Estate Operations.
For more detailed information regarding this position, desired qualifications, and our agency, please go online to www.hapdx.org.
The recruitment process will consist of an evaluation of each applicant’s qualifications as demonstrated in a professional resume and cover letter. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview. Cover letters and resumes will be accepted until a selection is made, interested individuals should submit information as soon as possible. Apply by February 5, 2010, to ensure optimal consideration.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to Rebecca Gabriel, Director of Human Resources and Administration, 135 SW Ash Street, Portland, Oregon, 97204 or to rebeccag@hapdx.org. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
posted 11/25/09 housing authority in Southeastern Washington
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
A housing authority located in the area of Southeastern State of Washington in the beautiful Columbia River Valley seeks an executive level leader to direct a high performing agency with 280 federal public housing and 318 federal Section 8 (HCVP), 24 Farm Worker housing and 44 other local units of housing.
The position will assume responsibility over all aspects of the authority’s operations, including Property Management and Maintenance, Development, Procurement, Planning, Budget and Finance, Personnel, Grants/Contracts, Public Relations. The position requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Social Science, Business Administration or other appropriate program and 5 years of upper level housing experience.
Candidates must possess a Public Housing Management Certificate or the ability to obtain within one year. Experience with mixed-income communities and creative financial packaging, desirable. The position reports to a Board of Commissioners who have expectations for the agency to perform at a High Performer status. The position is open until filled and salary is based upon experience and education.
Submit cover letter and resume to Leo Dauwer, Search Consultant, 20 Shady Lane, Needham, MA 02492. Attn: SE (WA) Search. Email: dowerassociates@comcast.net. No faxes, please. EOE.
