Director of Housing Development

The Director is responsible for coordination of all housing development operations and administration. The services offered by the department include administration of housing rehabilitation, housing construction, community improvement construction and oversight of rental projects that assist low and moderate income persons and the community.

The Director oversees compliance with federal and state program requirements for the department and will require the ongoing willingness to develop in-depth knowledge of changing regulations and reporting requirements of multiple programs and must display a willingness to actively engage with department staff to keep the department programs running smoothly while also promoting positive staff morale in managing the annual program.

The Director is expected to coordinate with the Housing Services Director on collaborative projects that meet development project requirements while also increasing access to housing counseling services to the residents of such projects.

The Director will have oversight of vendor agreements for the various housing software and consultant services needed to operate the department.

The Director must be comfortable working in a very fast-paced environment and resolve conflicts and disputes in a professional manner. They must possess the ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner; be detailed oriented; possess strong administrative experience and communicate clearly and effectively to a diverse population.

The Director must be a good writer and be willing to write grants, develop program budgets and have good organizational skills. Working on the financing of new housing development, through grant writing and loan negotiation, and its associated close outs is a critical part of the work. The Director will also manage one or two large projects or three or more smaller projects that vary in size and scope. This variance can be as large as managing the administration and construction of a new 20+ unit apartment complex or rehabilitation of a single house.

Qualifications:

Employee must have the flexibility to work on several projects concurrently. Demonstrate diplomacy and sensitivity in working with confidential matters. Requires sound judgement and analytical skills; attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and follow through; good writing and math skills and the ability to work under pressure with a positive attitude. Must have relevant experience. Must have the ability to work independently as well as lead a team. Must have an overall commitment to excellence in customer service. Ideal candidate: detail-oriented team leader that is able to communicate clearly.

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The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission is accepting applications for a full-time Director of Housing Development. A detailed description is available www.a-npdc.org/director-of-development-job-opening/

The essential function of the position is to oversee local administration of federal and state housing service programs, ensure compliance with these programs and lead a team that ensues the consistent and stable delivery of the annual department program. The successful candidate will also be flexible, willing and able to successfully write federal grants and manage construction and rehabilitation of housing and other community improvements.

The hiring range is $50,000 – $60,000 plus benefits depending on qualifications.

Minimum qualifications: Good writing, good math skills and good organizational skills required. Excellent confidentiality and diplomatic traits required. Demonstrated experience in leading a team desired. Must have relevant experience.

Send cover letter and detailed resume to Housing Development Job, PO Box 417, Accomac, Virginia 23301 or to emeil@a-npdc.org. Equal Opportunity Employer