Chief Executive Officer

The Executive Director is the most highly responsible administrative and professional position having responsibility for the planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all programs of the PHA. The Executive Director is responsible for directing the comprehensive programs such as low rent public housing programs, finance and budget administration programs, maintenance of facilities programs, and all new programs authorized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Board of Commissioners.

The Executive Director also serves as secretary treasurer and contracting officer for the PHA and provides information to the Board of Commissioners. Performance of the duties requires executive management skills and extensive knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing public housing. Administrative and professional work is performed through the supervision of subordinate department heads. Work is performed under the broad direction of the Board of Commissioners with extensive latitude for independent actions and judgment.

Direct supervision is exercised over all employees of the agency. The Executive Director must exercise initiative, tact, and considerable public relations skills. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and the evaluation of the success of program objectives.

• Executes all resolutions, policies, and orders of the Board of Commissioners and meets the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; prepares and signs contracts, agreements, and other legal documents; maintains official files and records.
• Maintains contact with all the Commissioners, keeping them abreast of current situations and consulting with them on matters of policy, schedules meetings, prepares agendas, provides data and study materials, attends meetings, and explains recommendations and answers technical questions for the Board.
• Selects, trains, and directly supervises department heads and an administrative assistant; exercises indirect supervision over all staff members.
• Stays informed of the latest public housing programs through careful study of HUD regulations, laws, ordinances, and publications related to public housing matters; research new programs and sources of funding; maintains contact with other Executive Directors and consultants in the industry.
• Maintains close contact with representatives of local, state, and federal agencies, maintains contact with various HUD officials in the Regional Office.
• Works closely with others in the community to form non‑profit housing organizations. Provides technical assistance in managing low rent housing for these organizations.
• Directly or indirectly handles all grievances involving residents or employees.
• Supervises the maintenance of all personnel files and records; approves personnel actions; has responsibility for hiring and disciplining personnel as required; directs the preparation of employee classification, pay and benefit plans; maintains comparability with local public practices on compensation rates and fringe benefits.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of all housing and redevelopment programs; has ultimate responsibility for all federal programs.
• Performs duties of the Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners; authorizes expenditures, signs checks, maintains budget controls, reviews financial reports, maintains official records and accounts; serves as custodian of all funds and properties.
• Directs the preparation of annual budgets and budget revisions and submits to the Board of Commissioners for their approval; directs the preparation and maintenance of all financial records.
• Maintains a positive public relations profile by participating in various advisory committees and professional organizations, attending public and community meetings as the agency’s representative, and preparing news releases as required.
• Consults with individuals, groups, or agencies to sponsor legislation beneficial to the agency's interests and to develop health, education, welfare, and recreational programs for residents through community…