The Canton Housing Authority is seeking an experienced and innovative public housing administrator or Executive Director to oversee and direct a small public-housing agency located in Canton, Georgia, having 145 public-housing units, along with an anticipated future non-profit to engage in housing-related projects, including pursuing available grants.  The Executive Director supervises between 2 to 7 employees.  (See attached Job Description).  The position reports to a Board of Commissioners who have presently undertaken a proposed RAD development potentially involving the use of tax credits and new construction.  This PHA is presently pursuing but has not yet converted any of its public-housing units to RAD but do expect to convert.  Persons who also have development and LIHTC related experience are encouraged to apply.  All interested persons and resumes should be mailed, or emailed, to the following address by no later than July 16, 2021:

Canton Housing Authority
Attn:  Stewart Duggan
P.O. Box 5007
Rome, GA 30162-5007
isduggan@brinson-askew.com

Director of Finance
Pay: Starting at $75,000/year
Resumes can be emailed to HR@nwgha.com

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is the chief financial officer and is responsible for administering the fiscal operation of the Authority, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and budgetary controls. Must understand the Authority’s mission and assist the Executive Director in the development of the mission and the means of attaining the goals of the Authority. The position is responsible for the direction, supervision and fiscal affairs of the procurement and the nonprofit functions of the authority.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be a leader of significant systems, people, and resources necessary to accomplish the mission and goals of the Authority.
• Provides the implementation, maintenance and control of all fiscal affairs of the Authority including the oversight of the procurement, information technology, human resources and the nonprofit organization functions and operations.
• Prepare projections of proposed projects and programs to determine their feasibility including funding sources.
• Monitor the progress of programs and funding sources and provide reports of such progress to the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners.
• Implement internal control policies and procedures that will insure accurate and timely recording of all routine accounting transactions.
• Ensure specific control procedures are performed on a monthly basis for all balance sheet accounts and for the following income statements accounts: Operating subsidy revenue, Grant revenue, Year to date and inception to date, all types of management fees revenue and expense, Payroll expense (All payroll expenses posted to the general ledger should be identifiable and reconcilable to payroll tax forms including the Federal form 941 and the Georgia Unemployment Tax returns.)
• Conducts periodic internal audits of all Authority departments relative to financial operations, controls and reporting procedures and submits summaries to the Executive Director, as directed.
• Prepares monthly financial summaries and budget updates for review by the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners.
• Arrange financing of those budgets from whatever sources are available. This would include seeking out funding sources and devising innovative funding resources.
• Coordinates all activities of the Finance Department of this Authority.
• Reports all Finance Department activities to the Executive Director.
• Prepares cash flow and availability information in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all financial operations are in order, on time and that all aspects are clearly and well documented.
• Performs and/or supervises monthly reconciliation, the closing of books at the fiscal year end, prepares statements for financial reports and prepares detailed account analyses as directed.

Required Qualities

• Integrity and Trust – Show consistency between words and actions.
• Protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Effectively handles emotions, including anger and frustration.
• Ethics and Values – Engages in open and honest dialogue with others. 
• Treat all individuals (residents, staff and guest) respectfully, professionally and fairly.
• Customer and Team Focus – Establish and maintains effective customer relationships. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the laws and administrative policies governing PHA financial and budgeting practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, methods and practices, including GAAP and HUD accounting requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of computers, computerized systems and the use of computers for financial and other operations.
• Considerable knowledge of the general principles of finance, including budgeting and reporting.
• Ability to prepare informative financial reports and to maintain exacting accounting records and to prepare accounting reports and statements of some complexity.
• Ability to establish  and maintain effective work ng relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in accounting, finance, public administration or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in financial management and planning, analysis and budgeting, preferably with public housing experience, of which two (2) years included managing and supervising subordinate staff, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience to meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Ability to be covered under the Authority’s fidelity bond.
• Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license.

The Tifton Housing Authority is now accepting applications for the position of Operations Coordinator.  You may request applications be emailed between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, April 20, 2021.  Applications must be received no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Applications may be requested by sending an email to info@tiftonhousing.org and returned to the same email address or mailed to the Tifton Housing Authority, P. O. Box 12, Tifton, GA 31793.

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for work involved in coordinating operational duties such as contract management, policy formulation, statistical reporting, and website management. Other duties include Section 3 reporting, preparing THA descriptive literature, and acting as the safety officer.  Regular duties require the exercise of mature independent judgment and thorough knowledge of pertinent Housing Authority policies and HUD regulations, as well as state and federal laws regarding but not limited to procurement, housing, and information management. Position requires 5 years experience in housing management, office management, business administration or a related area. Graduation from an accredited college, technical school, or university in office management, business administration, or a related field. Class C State of Georgia motor vehicle operator’s license required.  Bondable. Full benefits. Minimum starting salary $40,011.73. Drug screen, Department, and criminal background check required.

The Calhoun Housing Authority is seeking an experienced and innovative public housing administrator to oversee and direct a public-housing agency located in Calhoun, Georgia, having 249 public-housing units, along with an affiliated non-profit that also engages in housing-related projects, including pursuing grants.  The Executive Director supervises between 9 and 12 employees.  (See attached Job Description).  The position reports to a Board of Commissioners who have expectations for the agency to perform at a high-performer status.  This PHA has not converted any of its public-housing units to RAD, and persons who also have development and LIHTC are encouraged to apply.  All interested persons and resumes should be mailed or emailed to the following address:

Calhoun Housing Authority
Attn:  Stewart Duggan
P.O. Box 5007
Rome, GA 30162-5007
isduggan@brinson-askew.com

Maintenance Mechanic –  FULL TIME

The Housing Authority of the City of Canton is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician. The CHA is a small housing authority with a total of 145 low-income public housing units on three sites.

This type of work involves the performance of diversified duties in connection with repairs to and maintenance of buildings and grounds requiring many skills such as carpentry for woodwork repairs, plumbing repairs, electrical and painting work. The qualified individual is expected to have general knowledge of and manual skills in repairing such items as plumbing, heating valves and pipes, electrical switches, water heaters, stoves, refrigerators, windows, doors, mechanical equipment and carrying out a full set of maintenance duties. The Maintenance Mechanic may be required to work under inclement and undesirable conditions. The qualified individual will sometimes work independently and other times he/she will work closely with supervision. Work is often reviewed while in progress and upon completion for quality and timeless of performance.

Candidate must have a valid Georgia driver’s license, High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Five (5) years of experience in building maintenance, plumbing, painting, cleaning and/or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience to meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a valid State of Georgia vehicle driver’s license. Must be bondable. HVAC certification or ability to obtain EPA certification for the proper handling of Freon and other refrigerants within twelve (12) months. Must be able to lift large items, climb, stoop, stand for long periods, carry, load and unload, move large items and other related physical activities common to maintenance work.

Resumes and employment applications will be accepted through March 23, 2021 at 12pm at the information listed below. Candidates are encouraged to review the qualification requirements and submit specific evidence of experience in the above areas. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Resumes should be submitted to:

Canton Housing Authority
Attn: Mr. Marzine Q. Hudson, Executive Director
mhudson@cantonha.org
1400 Oakside Drive, #76
Canton, GA 30114