Assistant Director of Housing Services

DEFINITION: The Assistant Director of Housing Services is an “At-Will Appointment” position reporting to and receiving overall policy guidance from the Director of Housing Services. An Assistant Director of Housing Services assists in the administration and coordination of Conventional Housing activities which involve more than one division; resolves sensitive problems which may involve effecting compromises of proposed actions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Acts on behalf of the Director of Housing Services during absences and as assigned; plans, organizes, assigns and supervises the work of the department including setting work priorities, determining methods and procedures to be used, resolving problems, and selecting alternatives. Initiates major needed project repairs and improvements; ensures satisfactory completion. Manages a staff of maintenance, clerical, custodial and paraprofessional personnel. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the activities of multi-family housing properties; works closely with in-house accounting personnel to manage asset performance for a multi-family housing portfolio. Monitors all operating results and forecasts financial activity. Evaluates financing and refinancing alternatives and strategies to maximize real estate value, including impact of financing on investment return, capitalization rates, and property valuation methods. Evaluates financial performance of real estate assets including cash flow projection and financial analysis, tax benefits of investment, and midstream investment analysis. Supervises and directs a variety of personnel activities including hiring, performance evaluations, training, and disciplinary actions. Interprets and explains Conventional Housing Services provisions of laws, rules, policies and agreements to HACLA officials, employees, employee organizations and the public. Keeps abreast of all local, State, Federal and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to Conventional Housing programs to ensure compliance. Prepares budget estimates and justification for Conventional Housing programs; maintains cost controls to assure compliance with budget provisions. May assist with or lead division budget preparation process. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. May be required to drive a vehicle to different sites and/or locations.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive public housing program including maintenance; principles and practices of property maintenance and operations; principles and practices of property maintenance trades and requisite skills as well as the safety principles, regulations, and hazards associated with property maintenance activities; modern and complex principles and practices of public housing program development and administration. Ability to manage priorities, resources, personnel, and deadlines with flexibility and be adaptable to frequent changes, often with little or no advance notice; plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of assigned personnel; delegate authority and responsibility; provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Housing Services Department in assigned service area; analyze problems, identify alternate solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; manage multiple projects and operations simultaneously; effectively prioritize work and ensure timely completion of projects; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Lead others and foster a team-oriented environment in the pursuit of department and/or agency goals; assess and resolve problems effectively and efficiently; prepare and administer large and complex budgets and adapt to changes in budget and priorities; interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; use multiple resources, quantitative, and qualitative research methodologies to captures and interpret information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field, AND five (5) years progressively responsible experience in public or private housing administration and programs of which at least three (3) years were in a supervisory or management capacity over one or more major housing services department functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in Business Administration is highly desirable. Certified Property Manager from IREM or Public Housing Manager (PHM) certification preferred AND two (2) years in a comparable position in the Private or Public Housing Administration. (CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION).SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Class "C" California Driver’s License. HIRING INFORMATION All job offers are contingent upon providing a successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States. Candidates will start at step one (1) of an eight (8) step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with agency Personnel Rules. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 or email Recruitment@hacla.org no less than 72 hours prior to testing date for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.

NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at: http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf (Download PDF reader)