Director of Housing
$149,968–$187,304 year
On-siteToledo, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement strategic plans for Housing programs while securing additional funding and grant money from HUD, NAHASDA, and other sources to support community development. Direct staff by recruiting, training, and evaluating supervisors; host regular meetings to ensure communication regarding Housing activities. Manage budgetary processes, oversee procurement and contract compliance, and prepare Indian Housing Plans and Annual Performance Reviews for submission to HUD. Ensure all programs adhere to federal, state, and tribal laws and regulations. Submit administrative, statistical, and fiscal reports to the Tribal Manager, Executive Council, and Tribal Council. Maintain professional relationships with the public and attend required board and committee meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Works, or related field
- Seven years' progressively responsible work experience in a tribal or public housing program
- Five years in a supervisory capacity
- Valid driver's license
- Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation
- Pre-employment drug screen
- Personal reference check and employment verification
- Federal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks including fingerprint verification
- Has not been found guilty of, charged with, received a deferred sentence, received a conditional discharge of, or entered a plea of not contest to, or entered a plea of guilty to any one felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation or sexual contact; prostitution; or crimes committed against person(s) or children
- Knowledge of traditional form of government and tribal customs and traditions
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements
- Knowledge of department organization, functions, objectives, policies, and procedures
- Knowledge of management principles and supervisory techniques
- Knowledge of the general principles of grant writing
- Knowledge of budget preparation
- Knowledge of procurement procedures
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to tribal customs and beliefs
- Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports
- Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff
- Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements
- Ability to operate MIP Accounting software and various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment
- Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds
- Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with the public and co-workers
- Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when dealing with sensitive information
- Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports and present detailed, accurate, and objective oral presentations and responses to questions
- Sporadic evening and/or weekend work
- Travel may be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events
- Safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, or other protective clothing
Desired Qualifications
- Fluency in the Cowlitz language preferred
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