DIVISION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW

Essential Job Duties

OVERALL LEADERSHIP

• Plans, organizes, and directs the work of staff to achieve high-performance.
• Develops and implements short-range and long-range goals for division and unit production.
• Manages staff and resources.
• Supervises, trains, and mentors assigned staff.
• Ensures high levels of customer service in the delivery of housing assistance and resident services.
• Identifies opportunities to strengthen strategic partnerships and enhance client-service delivery.
• Resolves complex and sensitive matters that require inter-agency collaboration.
• Represents the LACDA at public, community, and resident meetings.
• Responds directly to the Board Office and various agencies to resolve concerns.
• Consistently sets and meets deadlines to meet priorities.

FINANCIAL

• Oversees all the financial aspects of the division.
• Formulates operating and program budgets and ensures timely submittal.
• Controls and accounts for budgetary expenditures.
• Collects rents and all tenant account receivables.
• Submits, tracks, and reports on grant opportunities for the division.
• Coordinates or processes purchases, procurements, invoices, vendor inquiries, etc., in support of the operational units.

SUPPORT

• Monitors, educates, and implements legislation that affects public housing.
• Reviews and updates policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitors and evaluates program compliance and effectiveness.
• Oversees the training programs for the division.
• Provides managerial oversight to ensure public housing systems are operational.
• Provide effective and practical solutions to improve production and performance.
• Provides oversight and coordination for all legal matters associated with the division.
• Acts for the Director in the Director's absence.
• May work evenings and weekends.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, and practices of financial management
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Federal housing programs and federal reporting requirements
• Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and/or Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP)
• Applicable computer business software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, and managing the work of an administrative team
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending, and implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Determining strategies to solve problems and achieve goals
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of personnel and representatives from outside agencies and organizations
• Providing direction to internal staff
• Organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands
• Operating personal computers and general office equipment

Ability to:

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to housing programs
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations on financial policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies’ personnel, including federal grantors, and the public
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex administrative and operational data
• Lead a diverse group toward common goals and direction
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five years of experience in managing Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and/or Multi-Family programs, including three years in a supervisory capacity.

Desirable Qualifications:

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  Experience implementing federal, state, and local regulations governing Public Housing programs, related grants, and funding sources.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity
The LACDA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion to advance our mission of building better lives and better neighborhoods.

Reasonable Accommodation

Application Process
Screening and Selection Process
Salary Compensation
Conditions of Employment
FILING DEADLINE: November 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM
APPLY IMMEDIATELY, POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 24094