Vice President Housing Choice Voucher

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority.•Columbus, OH

53d•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees operations related to the Housing Choice Voucher program. Key responsibilities include qualifying applicants, recertifying participants, managing dispute resolution, and supervising assigned employees. The role also involves collaborating with partners to advance affordable housing, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations, managing program budgets, and preparing funding applications. Additionally, the position requires reviewing and implementing rules and regulations, monitoring compliance with inspections, making policy and management decisions, and ensuring accountability to program rules. The Vice President will also be responsible for responding to HUD findings, preparing reports, and evaluating data for rent reasonableness determination. Attending meetings, training, and maintaining regular attendance and job safety requirements are also essential.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, or related field
Ten (10) or more years of related experience and/or training
Three (3) or more of those years consisting of responsible managerial experience
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license at time of hire
Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license within 6 months of hire
Must maintain insurability under CMHA’s vehicle insurance policy
Knowledge of accounting
Knowledge of budgeting
Knowledge of interviewing
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Knowledge of Agency/department goals and objectives
Knowledge of Agency/department policies and procedures
Knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of personnel rules and regulations
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
Knowledge of computer software
Knowledge of community resources and services
Knowledge of public relations
Knowledge of records management
Knowledge of personnel administration
Knowledge of office management
Knowledge of project management
Knowledge of government structure and process
Knowledge of public administration
Knowledge of government grant programs
Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws and/or regulations
Knowledge of employee training and development
Knowledge of local geographical area
Knowledge of business administration
Knowledge of English grammar and spelling
Knowledge of modern principles, practices, and techniques of Public Housing Authority management
Knowledge of the relationship of Public Housing Authority’s to other federal, state, and local jurisdictions and their abilities to provide funds or other support to the Authority
Knowledge of pertinent HUD regulations
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to public housing authorities
Knowledge of modern principles, practices, and techniques of rental property maintenance
Knowledge of Housing Choice Voucher and low-income housing policy and regulations
Knowledge of Housing Choice Voucher eligibility and rent calculation requirements, as required by HUD and Housing Quality Standard (HQS) Inspection Program
Knowledge of procurement regulations
Skill in computer operation
Skill in use of modern office equipment
Skill in customer service
Skill in organization, planning, and time management
Skill in negotiating
Skill in proposal and grant writing
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form
Ability to deal with many variables and determine specific action
Ability to apply management principles to solve agency problems
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations
Ability to select most qualified applicant according to specifications for referral
Ability to read, copy, and records figures accurately
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages
Ability to copy records precisely without error
Ability to complete forms
Ability to prepare correspondence
Ability to compile and prepare reports
Ability to respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials
Ability to prepare and deliver speeches and presentations
Ability to conduct effective interviews
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to train or instruct others
Ability to understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications
Ability to maintain records according to established procedures
Ability to handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to resolve complaints
Ability to travel to and gain access to work site
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to build and lead teams

Nice To Haves

HCV Executive Management and/or HCV Program Management (or equivalent) certifications are desired

Responsibilities

Qualifying applicants for the program
Recertifying program participants to ensure continuing qualification
Managing dispute resolution between the Agency, Legal Counsel, Residents, and Landlords
Managing and supervising all assigned employees
Executing executive responsibility for coaching and mentoring staff
Collaborating with partners to advance the mission and provide affordable housing
Overseeing and supervising Housing Choice Voucher program, and the Project-Based Voucher program to ensure compliance with HUD federal regulations and the Authority’s approved Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Administrative Plan and achieving highest possible ratings under HUD’s Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP)
Planning, supervising, and monitoring daily overall activities, documentation, and report submissions of the Authority's Section 8 housing programs
Projecting, on a continuing basis and utilizing the Two-Year-Tool, Housing Choice Voucher usage, expenditures, and voucher turnover to ensure a sufficient stream of participants is in process to fully utilize the available voucher funding and to maximize program administration fees
Creating first draft and assisting in the finalization of the Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher annual budget and monitors expenditures during the year
Preparing and submitting all funding applications for Section 8 Programs
Monitoring program outreach efforts for the Section 8 tenant-based assistance programs and evaluating results
Developing and overseeing the selection process of securing project-based units for the Project-Based Voucher Program
Reviewing, interpreting, and implementing rules, regulations, and legislation pertaining to Section 8 housing programs and makes changes as needed
Monitoring overall compliance with Section 8 rules and regulations pertaining to all HUD-required inspections
Making effective policy, administrative, and management decisions on routine activities in operation of the programs
Ensuring housing management staff is advised of changes in policies
Monitoring selection of tenants to ensure compliance with federal requirements concerning selection preferences
Working to ensure that participants, tenants, and landlords are held accountable to Authority and HUD program rules
Assisting CMHA staff and tenants in resolving controversies, and makes recommendations to the Chief Program Officer
Responding/submitting corrective action plan to HUD for any discrepancies/findings with the program during HUD’s review
Ensuring that appropriate required reports, Board actions, and legal responses required by the Authority and HUD are prepared and presented in a timely manner
Reviewing and evaluating data for the Authority’s jurisdiction to ensure compliance with HUD regulations for rent reasonableness determination
Attending meetings and serve on committees, as directed
Attending training and seminars, as directed
Demonstrating regular and predictable attendance
Maintaining required licensure and/or certification
Meeting all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
Performing other related duties as assigned