Housing and Community Development Executive Director

Puyallup Tribe of Indians•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The Community Development Executive Director provides leadership and management control of the Community Development Division, setting and implementing the direction, goals, and objectives of its departments. The role is responsible for effective, efficient department services and access to quality housing opportunities for members of the Tribal Community. The Executive Director works closely with the Tribal Council and Administration to interpret and implement approved decisions related to the Division. The position oversees departmental compliance, strategic planning, budgets, agreements, audits, housing properties, and service effectiveness. It builds relationships with state and federal partners, supports department directors and managers, and provides overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Division. The role reports to the Administrative Manager and may be required to telework based on organizational needs. Work is primarily in an office, with some field work and occasional travel using the employee’s own transportation. The position may require responding after normal business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Housing, Urban Planning, Community Planning, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and management experience or training.
Six years of experience and/or training in a senior management capacity managing subordinate program supervisors, or equivalent management experience or training overseeing departments or programs.
Previous experience managing a departmental budget.
Knowledge of grant management.
Intermediate knowledge and experience with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Strong writing and organizational skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style and deliver persuasive speeches and presentations to senior management, public groups, or boards.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to varied problems and work with abstract and concrete variables and complex nonverbal symbolism.
Ability to adjust to and work within a Tribal governmental structure.
Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment with high work volume and complaint resolution.
Customer service skills.
Ability to stay informed about changes and innovations in the housing field concerning policy and operations.
Valid, unrestricted Washington State driver’s license without restrictions that would prevent driving a GSA vehicle.
Ability to maintain ethical and professional relationships and participate in community, civic, industry, and professional activities.
Must pass a criminal background check before employment and periodically throughout employment.
Willingness to attend professional development training.
If required to telework, agreement to complete the Telework Agreement and comply with the Telework Policy and work expectations.
Ability to operate a personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile machine, and photocopier.
Ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English; concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Represent the Division and establish and promote its mission and direction.
Ensure Community Development departments comply with applicable procedures, codes, policies, and federal law.
Provide administrative technical assistance, leadership, and supervision to departments.
Assist program directors in establishing departmental goals and objectives for the annual operations plan.
Ensure departments implement teamwork strategies to meet organizational and departmental goals.
Conduct strategic planning for the Division and Tribe in accordance with Tribal Council priorities.
Review changes in federal and state laws and tribal code that may affect service delivery.
Build effective state- and federal-level relationships and advocate for department and program services.
Prepare, plan, and monitor departmental budgets monthly with department directors.
Create and ensure compliance with memoranda of agreement or understanding involving Tribal departments, entities, and local governments.
Maintain effective internal and external communications.
Enable departments to make decisions, organize, design programs, prioritize, and delegate tasks.
Monitor and review housing and community development departments to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Provide general oversight of housing property management and maintenance to support a high degree of livability for community members.
Facilitate regular Community Development Division department director meetings.
Notify the Administrative Manager and Tribal Council of policy concerns and recommend revisions or direction arising from housing or community development issues.
Approve department directors’ expenditure requests for compliance with Tribal, state, and federal regulations and grant restrictions.
Participate in and monitor internal and external departmental audits and implement necessary corrective actions.
Complete projects assigned by the Administrative Manager or Tribal Council.
Stay current in areas of responsibility by attending executive-level meetings, training, and workshops as needed.
Manage assigned directors and managers; direct, coordinate, and evaluate the Division.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Participate in developing the Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ vision, mission, and strategic direction.
Maintain ethical and professional relationships and support a favorable public image of the Tribe through community, civic, industry, and professional participation.
Perform other duties as assigned.