Executive Director – Lynchburg, VA

Position Overview

The Executive Director serves as Chief Operating Officer with full executive responsibility for strategic planning, program planning and development, housing management, maintenance and redevelopment, tenant and community service, fiscal and financial accounting management, and community/public relations. The position also serves as advisor to the Board of Commissioners on policy formulation and as Secretary of the Board.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides strong leadership and represents the Authority nationally, regionally and locally by engaging and networking with elected officials, government agencies, business leaders, and public housing interest groups.
• Establishes and maintains and builds relationships with other agencies and housing authorities including county and city officials, other governmental agencies and private voluntary groups for the purpose of coordinating and utilizing their services for the betterment of the programs of the Authority including but not limited to Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing, Rental Rehabilitation and coordinating solutions to homelessness.
• Maintains relevant professional education and remains informed regarding Federal, state and local law and policies, procedures, requirements, best practices and philosophies of public housing and community development programs, and shapes broad and effective local plans and policies for such activities.
• Affairs with the Board of Commissioners and appropriate governmental agencies of the findings and recommendations regarding housing needs of the community.
• Learns and develops a strong management staff and establishes a culture of accountability.
• Establishes and implements an objective performance management system for all employees.
• Assesses the effectiveness of performance and success of management in meeting assigned goals of the Authority.
• Ensures that existing units are soundly managed and maintained in a cost-effective, safe manner.
• Plans and develops additional housing units and resources for potential income-eligible residents and monitors their timely and cost-effective completion.
• Develops and adapts as necessary LRHA organizational structure to meet the needs of the Authority.
• Directs the fiscal, accounting, budgeting control and purchasing programs for the Authority.
• Initiates programs and policies that will ensure the maintenance of a sound fiscal position.
• Safeguards and acts as custodian of Federal, local and private funds.
• Ensures the financial integrity and viability of the Authority through sound business practices, comprehensive internal accounting controls and an accurate and timely financial reporting system.
• Plans and develops programs for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and develops relationships with landlords to meet the needs of the Section 8 program.
• Participates with Board in the strategic planning process; provides leadership and advice regarding long-term direction and objectives for the authority.
• Serves as Secretary of the Board of Commissioners. As such is responsible for maintaining the records of the Authority, acts as secretary of the meetings and records all votes, maintains a record of all proceedings, acts as custodian of the seal of the Authority and have the power to affix such seal when necessary and to execute contracts and legal instruments as directed by resolution of the Board, maintains custody of all funds, maintain books of account and provide the Board with financial reports; perform any other duties incident to the office of Secretary, including submission of annual reports.
• Ensures strict compliance of agency programs with federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Works respectfully and courteously with other employees.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive and thorough working knowledge of HUD urban development, housing management and rehabilitation programs, and HUD and other applicable regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Clear understanding of the social, economic and health needs of families of low income.
• Knowledge of those various phases of municipal government that are closely related to housing and community development programs.
• Successful experience in the management of complex organizations.
• Knowledge of, and engagement in the operating practices and policies of community organizations and the ability provide leadership, and to enlist their active support and cooperation.
• Ability to balance demonstrate fiscal restraint and integrity.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and in reaching decisions quickly.
• Ability to work well with, stimulate and provide leadership to groups and individuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Operate a vehicle legally and possess an acceptable driving record.

Acceptable Experience And Training

• Bachelor’s or greater degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Planning, Architecture, Law, Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Progressively responsible executive or management experience in the field of affordable housing, community development, law or related field.
• Knowledgeable of construction and redevelopment processes and strategies.
• Working knowledge of funding sources and opportunities (state, federal, local) for Authority programs and initiatives.

Salary & Benefits

Negotiable including a comprehensive benefits package which may include but is not limited to: Competitive salary, Comprehensive benefits program to include medical, retirement, life, disability, dental and vision. 4 weeks paid vacation. Voluntary deferred compensations plan.