Deputy Director Open Position
About Abbeville Housing Authority (AHA):
AHA serves the residents in the city and county of Abbeville, South Carolina. The Public Housing Authority serves approximately 321 families resideng in 129 apartments throughout the city and county-wide. Website: www.abbevillehousing.org
Our Mission:
To provide safe and decent housing to low-to-moderate income families residing in Abbeville county and to assist those families in their pursuit in self-sufficiency.
Deputy Director Responsibilities and Duties
To assist the Executive Director in overall administrative and management of the Abbeville Housing Authority’s public housing program. Performs administrative, managerial, and supervisory tasks involving the administration and operation of daily activities of the Commissioners, HUD, and local jurisdiction.
Specific duties Include the following:
- Coordinates the daily operations of the Agency and assists the Executive Director in planning, developing, organizing, directing, and implementing the Agency’s Housing Programs.
- Works with the Executive Director and the Board of Commissioners (BOC) to assist in the development of the Agency’s strategic and operational plans. Effectively manages the development of organizational structures, and plans and implements internal policies, programs, goals, and priorities; makes recommendations to the Executive Director for changes if needed.
- Assists in the oversight and provisions for the safekeeping of the Agency’s buildings, grounds, facilities, equipment, supplies, monies, files, records, documents, and reporting.
- Oversees the preparation of the administrative and HUD budgets program funds in cooperation with the Fee Accountant and other department supervisors and makes appropriate recommendations to the Executive Director.
- Supervises administrative and maintenance staff, providing ongoing assistance to support a positive and productive working environment. Manage and monitor workflows, vacancy, and department budgets.
- Monitors staffing levels to ensure capacity to achieve organizational objectives, based upon approved budgetary guidelines.
- Attends BOC meetings, informs the Board of the status of activities and projects within the Agency, provides information on evaluations of efficiency and effectiveness of Agency operations, and proposes recommendations for improvements. Responds promptly to BOC inquiries regarding Agency plans and operations.
- Researches and prepares grant applications and proposals applicable to public housing and resident opportunities. Develop community partnership to assist in serving the needs of residents.
- May negotiate contracts with outside agencies and companies for maintenance and management services.
- Serves as alternate Agency representative in discussing goals, priorities, problems, and concerns
- Attends professional meetings, seminars, and conferences to keep abreast of new trends, activities, and concepts in Public Housing.
- Participates in community activities and functions relevant to Agency objectives; maintains membership and participates in appropriate community service organization(s) activities.
- Accountable for consistent adherence to strong Agency standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of Agency materials, supplies, resources, and other assets.
Education and Experience
Five (5) years of responsible managerial experience in public housing or ten (10) years of responsible administrative experience in a closely related field (e.g., a regulatory Agency). Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to effectively engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including handling sensitive, unstructured, and potentially controversial matters with tact and diplomacy.
Contract & Procurement Management, Fair Housing and Certification from a bona fide Public Housing Manager (PHM) Certification program or equivalent executive management certification is required or must be achieved within one (1) year of hire or another allowable period of hire as authorized by the Executive Director.
Position: Deputy Director
Supervisor: Executive Director
FLSA status: Exempt
Salary: Negotiable
Benefits Include:
- Major Medical
- Retirement
- Paid Sick and Vacation Time
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