HUD Housing Director

Puyallup Tribe of Indians•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The Director is responsible for planning, administering, directing, supervising, and coordinating all phases of the Housing Department, including operations and maintenance, development, security, and regulatory compliance. The role assesses housing needs in the Native American community within the Service Area, develops strategies and plans to address those needs, and manages housing development programs and budgets or monitors the work of qualified specialists. The Director oversees program operations, staff, finances, construction and development projects, contracts, and reporting. The position works with Tribal leadership, employees, residents, contractors, government agencies, funding organizations, and other departments to deliver housing programs and ensure compliance with applicable Tribal policies, NAHASDA, grant requirements, and government regulations. The position reports to the Administrative Manager and supervises Housing Department staff in direct and indirect positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of experience managing a Tribal Housing Program are required.
If the educational requirements are not met, demonstrate 10 or more years of combined education and related experience and/or training, in addition to the stated experience requirements.
At least two years of effective supervisory experience.
Knowledge of principles and methods of administration.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with the Board, Council, staff, tenants, and other agencies.
Considerable knowledge of real estate principles and working knowledge of government regulations.
Experience reading, writing, and interpreting legal documents.
Time-management skills and ability to work well with people at all levels and respond in a customer-service-oriented manner.
Office skills, including typing and personal computer skills using word-processing and spreadsheet software such as Word for Windows and Excel.
Ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal Council, government and elected officials, Tribal members, and staff and management at all levels; maintain confidentiality; interpret professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to inquiries and complaints; write reports and business correspondence; and present information effectively.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculations involving rates, ratios, percentages, graphs, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License with no restrictions that would prevent driving a GSA vehicle.
Provide acceptable documentation of authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (M.S. or M.A.) in a related field.
Intermediate knowledge of plumbing, construction work, development, procurement, and electrical configuration, and ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Knowledge of roofing and security systems.
Housing Management Certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, administer, direct, supervise, and coordinate all phases of Housing Department operations, including operations and maintenance, development, security, and regulatory compliance.
Assess community housing needs and develop strategies and plans to address them.
Recommend programs and major projects, determine their timing and resource needs, and manage construction costs while maintaining efficiency and quality.
Supervise, evaluate, mentor, and coach Housing Department managers and staff; carry out associated personnel responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, work assignment, performance appraisal, recognition, counseling, and problem resolution.
Design and recommend systems, procedures, and forms for housing and employment programs.
Work with outside groups, contractors, and federal, state, and Tribal officials; represent the Housing Department at conferences, meetings, hearings, and investigations.
Execute homeownership agreements, rental assistance contracts, rehabilitation contracts, and low-rent leases; approve initial rent and house-payment computations and review and certify tenants annually against applicable funder requirements and policies.
Facilitate acquisition of homeownership and low-rental housing units.
Interpret and implement NAHASDA and Tribal Housing policies and procedures; review maintenance reports and personnel reports; review goals and update goals and policies to support Indian Housing Plan commitments.
Coordinate reporting and collection of delinquent rent payments, including payback agreements.
Act as a liaison with federal, state, and local resources for the Housing Department.
Prepare and submit funding applications for housing, modernization, and other beneficial programs.
Review and approve Housing Department employee time sheets each pay period.
Identify applicable policies, procedures, legal requirements, and government reporting regulations and ensure compliance.
Cooperate with the Administrative Manager and Accounting in preparing annual budgets, prepare budget revisions, and communicate departmental financial, personnel, and material needs and challenges.
Facilitate annual audits and periodic monitoring reviews, correct findings promptly, and prepare and implement corrective action plans when needed.
Prepare and submit final closing documents and reports for grants and contracts.
Oversee and administer major development and construction projects with the Tribe’s Construction Department.
Conduct site inspections for property acquisition before construction and present findings and recommendations to funding agencies.
Conduct environmental reviews, land surveys, appraisals, and other required property-acquisition documentation.
Serve as the Housing Department’s responsible contracting and procurement officer during construction and development, in coordination with Tribal Construction and Procurement Departments.
Prepare the Indian Housing Plan and Annual Performance Reports for Tribal Council approval; periodically redefine goals and objectives, evaluate progress, and adjust plans and activities for submission to HUD.
Prepare contract requests and administer contracts with federal agencies, including BIA, IHS, and HUD, and with private contractors; coordinate legal review and submit contracts to Tribal Council for final approval and signature.
Submit special reports concerning housing transactions monthly, quarterly, or as required by Tribal Council or funding agencies.
Participate in development of the Tribe’s vision, mission, and strategic planning process and convey, model, and carry out these as requested by Tribal Council.
Develop and maintain ethical, professional relationships with key vendors and contribute to a favorable public image through community participation and relationship-building.
Contribute to team problem-solving and demonstrate and encourage Tribal values.
Perform other duties as assigned.