Section 3 Program Coordinator

Housing Authority of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

23h•$59,300 - $75,700•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Senior Strategic Initiatives & Innovation Analyst, the Section 3 Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with HUD regulations. This position drives economic opportunities for low-income residents by managing employment, training, and contracting goals for agency projects. Duties include certifying Section 3 workers and businesses, conducting outreach, and tracking reporting metrics. This position works closely with HANO’s Development and Modernization Departments, contractors, vendors, residents, the general public, HUD, DOL, municipal partners and developers.

Requirements

Ability to think analytically, organize workday and flow and concisely communicate with professionalism and respect.
Considerable knowledge of computer applications and ability to use computer and software knowledge to operate and maintain computerized data bases, records.
Ability to exercise mature judgment.
Ability to effectively communicate with other staff, public entities, agencies, contractors and others in a professional manner.
Ability to analyze documents, compare to regulations, prepare reports, calculate statistics, as well as to make detailed, sound recommendations.
Above average abilities using computer software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Capable of using internet resources for research and developing advanced reports.
Ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Direct, hands-on understanding of HUD regulations (24 CFR Part 75) and procurement/hiring processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the oversight of the agency's adherence to HUD’s Section 3 rules and policies.
Works with management to review and approve Section 3 plans submitted by contractors, subcontractors, and subrecipients.
Ensure contractors meet the minimum benchmarks for hiring Section 3 workers and awarding contracts to Section 3 business concerns.
Identify and certify eligible Section 3 residents (low/very low-income individuals) and Section 3 business concerns.
Build partnerships with local workforce development boards, labor unions, and training programs to connect residents with jobs.
Host outreach events and job fairs to educate residents about employment and apprenticeship opportunities.
Provide technical assistance to Section 3 business concerns to help them understand and bid on housing authority contracts.
Maintain active registries of local Section 3 workers and businesses to facilitate hiring and procurement matches.
Collect and report program data.
Document all efforts and results in accordance with HUD regulations.
Monitor and assist with Section 3 efforts throughout HANO.
Post and update Section 3 information on the HANO website.
Advertise solicitations on the website and local newspapers.
Document Section 3 hiring within HANO.
Develop and implement a procedure to notify Section 3 residents about upcoming training and employment opportunities.
Utilize Apricot to identify and source Section 3 eligible candidates with required job skills or qualifications and coordinate necessary training to ensure readiness for employment opportunities.
Monitor the Section 3 resident hiring process.
Maintain a database of qualified Section 3 residents actively seeking employment.
Promote Section 3 among public housing residents, housing choice voucher participants and other HANO affiliates.
Post employment and training opportunities throughout the public housing properties and communicate it to the FSS participants.
Represents HANO at meetings or with contractors and resident organizations as assigned.
Works closely and cooperatively with HANO staff and contractors to facilitate planning, program operations, etc. to enhance compliance.
Undertakes special assignments as directed.