Housing Authority Deputy Director
Job ID: 107692
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $118,961.90 - $160,599.19
Hourly Pay Range: $57.193219 - $77.211151
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position. This position is classified as a Senior Housing & Development Manager.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time Housing Authority non-represented county position.
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/ebac4ac1-a1e6-4348-866a-bf19506fc34c
http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas County seeks a Deputy Director for the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC), a Moving-to-Work housing authority within the Housing & Community Development Division of Clackamas County's Department of Health, Housing, and Human Services Department. The Deputy Director leads the work of providing affordable housing and rent assistance in our community with federal, state, regional, and local funds. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, collaborative leader passionate about community impact, affordable housing, and innovative program management.
As the Deputy Director, you will be the driving force behind HACC's day-to-day operations. The Deputy Director oversees critical HACC programs and services, such as federal and local rent assistance, resident services, asset and property management, and supportive housing programs. You will also collaborate closely with the Deputy Director of Housing Services to implement the continuum of housing and supportive services seamlessly.
You will play a pivotal role in planning and repositioning affordable housing projects, working to enhance the community through thoughtful asset management and innovative housing solutions, and providing long-term rent assistance in our community. Additionally, your role will involve managing the preparation of essential materials and reports, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements, and presenting findings to the Division Director, federal agencies, and the Board of County Commissioners.
The ideal candidate is a people-focused leader with experience in housing authority management and a strong commitment to serving vulnerable populations with an equity mindset. In addition, you:
• Value clear and transparent communication;
• Can adeptly manage multiple priorities;
• Are passionate about affordable housing operations, asset management, resident services, and/or rental assistance;
• Have experience participating in the development and administration of budgeting and expenditures;
• Have a strategic and analytical mindset;
• Are adept and enjoy engaging with diverse communities;
• Thrive in collaborative environments where your input and recommendations are valued;
• Excel with problem-solving, supporting your teams with creative solutions, insightful change management tactics, and the ability to make tough decisions.
• Believe in operationalizing equity and advancing racial justice through the design and delivery of programs and services; and
• Understand how trauma impacts traditionally underserved individuals and communities.
If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team working to transform lives through housing and community development and the chance to make a meaningful difference in our community.
The mission of the Housing Authority of Clackamas County is to provide and develop affordable housing with supportive services for individuals and families on their path to improved health, wellness, prosperity, and inclusion. We prioritize equitable service delivery, financial sustainability, and thriving partnerships to sustain these services to ensure our long-term viability.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in housing administration, asset management, or a closely related field that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the role.
• At least two (2) years of the experience must have been in a leadership or program management role with supervisory responsibilities
• Proficiency in key concepts related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and commitment to leading with these values
• Experience managing and building consensus among major stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, including organizational development, personnel management, and procurement
• Knowledge and experience related to housing and public housing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in a leadership role, including the ability to convey complex information to various audiences
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or other relevant fields of study.
• Experience working in a unionized environment, including an understanding of labor relations and personnel issues
• Experience developing or refining strategic plans, developing and refining performance measures, and collecting and analyzing performance data
• Experience in working with elected officials/boards
• Knowledge of process improvement and organizational change management concepts
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/69fd8013-4594-4afd-bee9-f1e0aeab42ea
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673
Post-Employment Requirements:
• Currently has or ability to obtain Public Housing Manager Certification within twelve (12) months of hire
• Currently has or ability to obtain Housing Choice Voucher Certification within twelve (12) months of hire
*For veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• On behalf of the Division Director, oversees the administration of department programs and activities, rent assistance programs, resident services, property management and maintenance, supportive housing, and related program budgeting; oversees and prepares materials, reports, and supporting documents; and develops systems and controls to improve the quality of business processes.
• Participates as a part of the executive management team in developing strategies and goals to ensure the agency; develops and implements strategic plans and community engagement activities; helps build and design all operations and services in alignment with trauma-informed care practices.
• Supports the development of annual budgets; provides direction to the Finance Team on managing program budgets; recommends budget proposals to the Housing and Community Development Director and H3S executive management; researches alternative funding sources, including preparing and/or approving grant proposals.
• Oversees the development of housing annual reports; presents reports to division and department director, federal agencies, and the Board of Commissioners; reviews and evaluates the performance of programs; ensures quality assurance and service delivery.
• Assists in the planning and development of affordable housing development or acquisition/rehabilitation; assists in developing and implementing the repositioning of the Public Housing Portfolio.
• Hires and directs division management staff to provide quality service to community and staff; prepares performance evaluations; recommends and administers progressive discipline; conducts and facilitates staff training and development programs; promotes cooperative team efforts among staff and with other County departments; enforces a safe workplace and establishes a constant flow of communications.
• Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of new and revised policies related to the Department and Division goals and objectives; responds to service needs; establishes goals and objectives and supervises the preparation of annual plans; ensures compliance with Federal and State statutes, rules, and regulations in all areas of housing.
• Oversees and assists in developing the division's annual plan and other required documents that require policies and procedures in alignment with Federal, State, County, and other requirements.
• Represents the division to public and private agencies and groups; makes presentations before commissions, boards, and the public; responds to citizen, tenant, city, and landlord concerns regarding program operations on behalf of the Housing and Community Development Director; coordinates division work efforts and objectives with other county departments or divisions.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the county's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/9065b5fb-2237-47ce-9534-e7c8c40fc2bc and based on the department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
• http://www.clackamas.us/
• http://www.clackamas.us/onboarding/
• https://www.mthoodterritory.com/
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
James Callahan, Recruiter
mailto:JCallahan@clackamas.us?subject=RECRUITMENT%20QUESTIONS
To apply and see full details, visit https://apptrkr.com/5768556
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