HUD Director

Open:
September 10, 2026

Close:
When Filled

Job Title:

Director

Department: HUD Housing

Reports To:

Administrative Manager

Hours:

40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary:
Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits

Requisition: 951

* Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call  or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

The employee occupying this position is responsible for planning and administering, directing, supervising and coordinating all phases of the Housing Department operations, to include operations and maintenance, development, security and all regulations related to the Housing Department. Additionally, the Director assesses housing needs, develops a strategy, and solidifies plans to meet the identified housing needs of the Native American community within the Service Area.

This position requires management of housing development programs and budgets and/or monitors the work of qualified specialists.

Program Oversight:

• Determine and recommend to the Administrative Manager and to Tribal Council programs or major projects that should be initiated and the timeframe involved; determine the material and personnel resources to devote to projects; determine and maintain construction costs without reducing efficiency or quality and justifies major expenditures.
• Supervise, evaluate, mentor and coach managers and staff, including, but not limited to; the Resident Services Manager, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Manager, Administrative Assistant, and all others who are employees at the Housing Authority.
• Design and recommend systems, procedures, forms for internal, departmental or tribal use in carrying out programs for affordable housing and employment.
• Work with outside groups, contractors, federal, state and Tribal officials; represent the Tribe’s Housing Department at national and regional conferences and meetings.
• Execute Home ownership Agreements, Rental Assistance Contracts, Rehabilitation Contracts and Low Rent Leases.
• Approve initial computation of rent and house payments, including reviewing and certifying each tenant annually to verify they meet the applicable grant funders’ requirements and are in compliance with applicable polices.
• Facilitate the acquisition of Home ownership or Low Rental housing units.
• Interpret and implement all NAHASDA and Tribal Housing policies and procedures.
• Review and approve maintenance reports; evaluate monthly reports with personnel.
• Annual review of goals and update goals and policies to ensure Indian Housing Plan commitments are being made.
• Coordinate and provide the mechanism for reporting and collecting delinquent rent payments, i.e. payback agreements.
• Serve as a liaison for the Tribe with Federal, State and local resources for the Housing Department.
• Prepare and submit all applications requesting funding for additional housing, modernization, and or other specialty programs that would benefit Tribal Housing.
• Review and approve Housing Department employee time sheets each pay period.
• Identify policies and procedures, legal requirements, and government reporting regulations that affect tribal housing functions and assure compliance.
• Represent the Puyallup Tribe of Indians at housing related hearings and investigations, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Financial Oversight:

• Cooperate with Administrative Manager and Accounting in the preparation of annual budgets. Prepare subsequent budget revisions as needed.
• Identify financial, personnel and material needs and challenges…