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Executive Director – Wake County, NC

GAHRA, Zebulon, North Carolina, United States, 27597

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Executive Director Posting Period:

June 5, 2019 – July 22, 2019

About the Housing Authority of the County of Wake (HACW)

The HACW has 345 public housing units and provides Section 8 vouchers to over 550 participants. In addition, HACW manages six rental houses for its nonprofit affiliate, the Wake County Housing Finance Corporation. HACW also supports an active nonprofit instrumentality, Wake Initiatives Supporting Housing (WISH).

About the Position The

Executive Director

will be a dynamic and qualified leader with a progressive career in public housing management, affordable housing, nonprofit management, and human services. Responsibilities include all aspects of HACW’s operations including administration, management, development, and financial control. The incumbent will lead innovative strategies and serve as primary liaison with the Board of Commissioners (BOC), HUD, and state and federal entities. We are seeking a leader who values accountability, uses modern technology to perform highly complex functions, and has a process-approach to getting things done.

The Community Located in the northeast central region of NC, Wake County is home to over 1 million residents. Our culturally diverse community attracts top talent for our varied workforce. We are one of the fastest growing counties in the nation and the second-most populous county in the state. The County offers a diverse economy with strengths in bio-research, technology, pharmaceuticals, and medical sectors. The County has quality education at eight higher learning institutes and hosts numerous cultural arts performances. It has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines for being one of the best places to live, work and play.

Summary of Major Duties Perform the following and other related duties as assigned by the BOC.

Responsibilities

Administration

The Executive Director plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, delegates, and supervises.

Supports a positive and productive working environment for staff members.

Approves reports and other documents required by federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

Management (Projects, Procurement, Operations)

Makes policy, administrative, and management decisions concerning daily operations of the Agency.

Monitors the Agency’s compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; prepares and submits required reports and statistics.

Accountable for adherence to strong Agency standards regarding the ethical use, care, safeguarding of Agency materials, supplies, resources, and other assets.

Strategic & Policy Management

Serves as Secretary/Treasurer to the Board of Commissioners, develops and proposes new policies or changes in existing policies, and informs the BOC of changes in federal, state or local legislation; provides recommendations for improvements.

Works with the BOC to develop the Agency’s strategic and operational plans; implements internal policies, programs, goals, and priorities.

Budget Management

Oversees and ensures accurate preparation of all budgets and revisions; revises and authorizes Agency expenditures and monitors funds for effective use.

Identifies federal and non-federal funding sources to augment declining subsidy, helping to ensure the viability of housing and related programs offered by the Agency.

Communication and Public Relations

Serves as liaison between the BOC and Agency staff; acts as spokesperson for the BOC when authorized by the BOC chairperson.

Discusses Agency goals, priorities, problems, and concerns with officials, representatives, and members of local government, news media, social and public service agencies, state government and federal government.

Conflict Management

Meets with residents concerning complaints and/or grievances after unresolved investigations and negotiations by designated staff; advises them of their rights to hearings according to the Agency’s procedures.

Community Engagement

Addresses businesses and civic groups on matters pertaining to the Agency; maintains positive Agency image with the community and local, state, and federal government officials.

Supports, assists, and works with other agencies and affiliated organizations in joint efforts.

Modern Technology and Automation

Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university aligned with the mission and goals of HACW.

Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in senior-level management. Minimum of five (5) years of management experience at a public housing authority or other similar experience, including supervision of ten (10) or more staff members for at least two (2) years.

Qualified applicants must authorize HACW to conduct confidential background checks including criminal history, credit check, prior employment verification, education verification, and other relevant background checks. In accordance with our drug-free workplace policy, all job offers are contingent upon candidates successfully passing a drug and alcohol screen.

Hiring Range and Benefits $104,000 – $125,000

(beginning salary will be commensurate with experience) with 100% health insurance coverage, retirement, paid holidays, vacation leave, and life insurance. The first portion of accrued vacation leave will be credited after six months of continuous employment (approximately 180 days), and employees may not use this paid vacation leave until after six months of employment.

Position Location Housing Authority of the County of Wake (HACW) 100 Shannon Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597 Website: http://www.hacwnc.org/

Application and Selection Process Applications will be accepted until July 22, 2019. Your application package should include 1) a letter of interest, 2) a detailed resume, 3) three professional references in PDF format and emailed to jdurham@joedurhamassociates.com with the subject line HACW-ED Application. This recruitment process is being managed by Joe Durham and Associates, LLC.

The Housing Authority of the County of Wake is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, creed, gender identity, age, disability, or status in any other group protected by law.

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