Executive Director - The Housing Authority of Bergen County

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hackensack, NJ

The HABC is searching for a full-time Executive Director to lead and advance the strategic direction and workplace culture of the authority, consistent with Federal and State of New Jersey laws, rules and regulations (including the rules and regulations of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA).  The Executive Director reports to a seven-member Board of Commissioners (“Board”).

The HABC administers Section 8 tenant-based Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), as well as many special voucher programs such as HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), Continuum of Care (COC), Mainstream Vouchers, Non-Elderly Disabled Vouchers (NED), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HIV (HOPWA) HCV Project Based Vouchers.  The HABC is also a newly qualified Move to Work Expansion Agency cohort for Landlord Incentives (MTW agency).

We manage 24 housing developments including low-income family, senior, disabled and veteran housing.  Additionally, we manage and operate the Bergen County Housing Health and Human Services Center, Bergen County's 90 bed emergency shelter on behalf of the County of Bergen.   The HABC employs a staff of 115.

The Executive Director has general supervision over the administration of the agency's business and affairs, subject to oversight of the Board, and is responsible for hiring and supervising its employees. Other responsibilities include:

• Works directly with HUD, elected officials, partners and other stakeholders
• Acts as the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners, prepares and distributes board materials and official agency documents
• Directs the day-to-day administration of the agency and overall supervision of 115 employees
• Prepares and submits HUD reports and systematic updates with staff
• Develops and Administers PHA Annual Plan, Administrative Plan, MTW Plan,
• Conducts staff and departmental meetings
• Works with community advocates, agencies, tenant service organizations
• Develops and submits funding proposals for the HABC to HUD, CDBG and other grantor funding sources
• Acts as public relations spokesperson
• Oversees administration of the HHH emergency shelter

Requirements

• A baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public administration, social science, or other appropriate program, such as urban planning, community development, finance, or business administration.
• At least five years’ experience in public administration, public finance, real estate management, or other similar professional employment appropriate to the management of multifamily housing units or redevelopment projects.
• Attainment of a master's degree in an appropriate program may be substituted for two years’ experience.
• Two Years' experience must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity
• Certified by the DCA to serve as an Executive Director of a Public Housing Authority (PHA) (prior to commencing employment).
• Completion of the DCA mandated training curriculum for PHA Executive Directors (within 18 months of employment)
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Must be available to work beyond normal business hours.
• Will be required to frequently visit all HABC developments.
• Must have a valid driver's license

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