Chief Executive Officer

Job Title
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Chief Executive Officer

Employment Type
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Full-Time, Exempt

Salary
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Negotiable

Employee Reports To
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Board of Commissioners/Directors

Prepared By
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Interim Executive Director Date:
April 20, 2026

Approved By
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Interim Executive Director Date:
April 27, 2026

Application Due Date
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Open Until Filled

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for administering, managing, maintaining, planning, and directing the Agency's programs. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the safekeeping of all property and records and is the Agency's primary liaison with the Board of Commissioners (BOC), HUD, and state and local entities. Responsible for the Agency receiving at least a satisfactory rating concerning HUD agency scoring systems such as Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) and other future HUD required evaluation systems.

• The Chief Executive Officer directs the implementation of the Agency's Housing programs.
• Oversees and provides for safekeeping of the Agency's buildings, grounds, facilities, equipment, supplies, monies, files, records, documents, and reporting.
• Supervises Agency staff, providing ongoing assistance to current staff to support a positive and productive working environment.
• Oversees and ensures accurate preparation of all budgets and revisions. Revises and authorizes Agency expenditures and monitors funds for effective and efficient use.
• Serves as Secretary/Treasurer to the Board of Commissioners.
• Works with the BOC to develop the Agency's strategic and operational plans.
• Serves as liaison between the BOC and Agency staff.
• Participates in negotiating contracts with outside agencies and companies for major maintenance services and management services. Directs, plans and monitors programs of acquisition, development and rehabilitation; directs the strategy of repositioning existing properties by overseeing the Strategic Asset Model (SAM).
• Identifies federal and non-federal funding sources to augment declining subsidies.
• Discusses Agency goals, priorities, problems, and concerns with government officials, news media, social and public service agencies.
• Meets with residents concerning complaints and/or grievances.
• Monitors the Agency's compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the Agency. Prepares and submits reports and statistics required by such entities.
• Addresses business and civic groups on matters pertaining to the Agency.
• Attends professional meetings, seminars, and conferences to keep abreast of new trends, activities, and concepts in Housing Programs.
• Serves as Contracting Officer for the Agency, which includes preparing RFPs, RFQs, contracts, agreements, etc.
• Secures adequate funding to redevelop and develop properties and land.
• Serves as Capital and Reserve Fund Administrator for the Agency, ensures funds are obligated and expended timely and accurately.
• Serves as Real Estate Developer for the Agency and its affiliates.
• Serves as Security Administrator and User Administrator for the HUD REAC system.

A master's degree in public administration, business administration or management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of responsible managerial experience in housing or regulatory agency or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience necessary to fulfill the essential job duties of the position.

A Certified Management Executive (CME) Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment or another allowable period of hire as authorized by the Board of Commissioners.

• Thorough knowledge of the relationship of PHA's to other federal, state, and local jurisdictions and their abilities to provide funds or other support to the Agency.
• Thorough knowledge of housing bond issues, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), conventional loans, Bond financing or other financing options.
• Knowledge of community/social services available locally and through state and federal agencies and/or funding sources.
• Thorough knowledge of Agency operating policies and procedures, pertinent HUD…