Public Housing Director Job at Rochester Housing Authority in Rochester

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Plans and coordinates the operations of the public housing program; formulates program policies, procedures and management directives; Responsible to assure HUD compliance and reporting; Evaluates proposed and existing legislation pertaining to the Authority and public housing operations and prepares revisions to standard operating procedures as appropriate; Oversees the management and maintenance of properties owned by RHA ensuring that they adhere to pre-established financial guidelines and property standards; Supervises management personnel responsible for all activities associated with the day to day operations of the public housing sites; Evaluates employee performance, Authority goals and objectives and standard operating requirements/procedures; Works closely with staff assigned to the RHA Application Processing Center by assigning and reviewing work, providing policy and procedural guidance, conducting disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations; Maximizes occupancy rates of RHA owned properties by making regular market comparisons and reviewing rent rolls and turnover rates; Directs the operations of the sector office in the preparation and maintenance of tenant records cost reports, requisitions, budget estimates, and related management records and reports; Establishes priorities and schedules for maintenance and preventive maintenance activities performed at RHA properties; Reviews the work performed by independent contractors on RHA properties to ensure adherence to the terms of the contract; Meets with Tenant Commissioners, Tenant Relations Committees, and community organizations to discuss complaints originating from RHA residents; Prepares housing and financial reports for the Executive Director pertaining to assigned properties. Interacts with the Property Development Department in planning and coordinating Capital Funding Program as well as property acquisition/disbursements; Interacts with private, nonprofit, and government agencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED PLUS: A. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate Management or closely related field PLUS three (3) years of experience providing property management services, two (2) years of which must have included the supervision of a clerical and maintenance staff; OR B. Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate Management or closely related field PLUS five (5) years of experience providing property management services, two (2) years of which must have included the supervision of a clerical and maintenance staff; OR C. Seven (7) years experience providing property management services, two (2) years of which must have included the supervision of a clerical and maintenance staff; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a New York State Class D License at time of appointment. Licensure must be maintained throughout employment. Must possess Public Housing Management Certification and/or Asset Management Certification from an approved certifying organization or within one year of appointment.