Join the dynamic staff of
the Durham Housing Authority as the organization continues its drive
toward leadership in Affordable Housing Development using the industry
transformational Asset Management Business Model, never losing sight of
its “Commitment to Quality Living”.
POSTED: December 22, 2009 CLOSES: January 22, 2010
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Durham Housing Authority is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to
direct an agency with over 1,700 federal public housing units and over
2,500 federal Section 8 (HCVP) vouchers. The Chief Executive Officer
will serve under and report to a seven-member Board of Commissioners.
Candidate must be a self-directed and experienced public housing
administrator with excellent communication skills who can successfully
develop and maintain extensive contacts with community groups, public
officials, contractors, and financial institutions in support of
Housing Authority programs and goals. The successful candidate will
possess strong leadership, management, and financial abilities. The
essential functions of the position require leadership/oversight of
program planning, development and evaluation; financial control;
organizational development and human resources; resident services and
community development; partnership-building; and entrepreneurial
business-like practices. A four-year degree from an accredited
institution in an appropriate field, required. An appropriate advanced
degree, preferred. Experience with mixed-income communities and
creative financial packaging, desirable. Significant experience with
Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8), required.
Requires a person who has relationships or has the ability to build
and maintain national and local relationships with HUD. Salary range
from $109,645 to $175,432.
Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Department or may be downloaded from the web site. www.durhamhousingauthority.org
All applicants must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, credit and criminal background checks, and possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please forward application to:
Durham Housing Authority
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 1726
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 667-2128 fax
