Director of Community Development and Housing

Director of Community Development and Housing

Opened Jul 13, 2026 Closing Aug 27, 2026

Organization:
Grand Traverse Bay of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
Locations:
Peshawbestown, Mi

The Director of Community Development and Housing provides strategic, operational, and visionary leadership for the Grand Traverse Band's housing, community development, and infrastructure‑related planning initiatives within the Infrastructure Division. This senior leadership position is responsible for advancing safe, affordable, and sustainable housing opportunities for tribal members while supporting long‑term community development on tribal lands. The Director oversees federally funded housing programs, development projects, and planning activities in alignment with tribal sovereignty, self‑determination, and Tribal Council priorities, and works collaboratively across divisions to support coordinated infrastructure growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Community Development, Public Administration, Real Estate Development, or a related field required.
• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive experience in housing, community development, or real estate development, including at least five (5) years in a management or leadership role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal housing programs and regulations, including NAHASDA, IHBG, HUD requirements, and tribal housing policies.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex development projects, construction initiatives, and multi‑million‑dollar budgets.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and intergovernmental coordination skills.
• Knowledge of tribal sovereignty, federal Indian housing policy, and government‑to‑government relations.

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all housing and community development programs serving tribal members.
• Administer and ensure compliance with federal housing programs, including NAHASDA and IHBG, in accordance with HUD regulations and tribal policy.
• Develop, implement, and update comprehensive community development and housing plans aligned with tribal strategic goals.
• Oversee housing construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage rental assistance, home ownership, mortgage, and housing support programs for tribal members.
• Coordinate planning and development of housing‑related infrastructure in collaboration with the Public Works Director and Infrastructure Division leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and tribal housing regulations, building codes, environmental requirements, and accessibility standards.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor departmental budgets, grant funding, and financial reporting for housing and development programs.
• Coordinate with the Tribal Planning Commission, Infrastructure Director, and other stakeholders on land use planning and housing development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with financial institutions, developers, contractors, funding agencies, and governmental entities.
• Oversee required environmental review processes for housing and development projects in coordination with the Natural Resources Division.
• Conduct housing needs assessments, manage waiting lists, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Supervise and support housing department staff, including project development, occupancy, administrative, and maintenance personnel.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations for Tribal Council, CEO, and Infrastructure Director related to housing needs, program outcomes, and development initiatives.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with developers, contractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Coordinate housing development activities with Legal Affairs, Natural Resources, Environmental staff, and the Land Records Officer.
• Lead community engagement and outreach efforts related to housing planning and development in coordination with Tribal Citizen Engagement.
• Ensure quality control, safety standards, and performance expectations are met across all housing projects.
• Manage housing loan default prevention, foreclosure mitigation, and compliance monitoring programs.
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