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Director of Rental Assistance / Housing and Community Development Division Director

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
FAIRFAX (FH22), VA
Salary
$82,936.05 - $138,227.66 Annually
Closing date
Mar 4, 2019

Job Details

The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) are seeking an experienced leader and subsidized housing professional as its Director of Rental Assistance. The FCRHA is a large Moving to Work (MTW) public housing agency (PHA) and is staffed by the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development.

This is a senior level position whose purpose is to oversee 50 staff responsible for administration of approximately 5,000 federal Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), including vouchers administered under MTW Authority, special purpose vouchers (VASH, FUP, NED), Project Based Vouchers (PBV), PBV in units converted through RAD, and local rental assistance programs. This position also oversees the administration of the Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) and other programs that support the FCRHA's Moving to Work program and self-sufficiency.

The ideal candidate:
  • Will be a technical expert in federally subsidized housing programs, and an experienced and dynamic organizational leader and manager.
  • Will have experience in all aspects of the housing choice voucher program including all requirements of project based vouchers.
  • Have strong program design, planning and implementation skills, and demonstrated innovative program design to support the FCRHA's Moving to Work programs.
  • The candidate will also have deep experience in managing performance and compliance in a large organization with multiple levels of subordinate supervision.
  • Be able to work independently with minimal supervision and able to thrive in an environment that encourages innovative and strategic thinking, problem solving, multitasking, decision making and prioritizing under tight deadlines.
  • Will possess the managerial acumen to identify, direct, and correct operational and compliance deficiencies to achieve optimal results.
Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field related to the position as described below. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

For Rental Assistance Division Director
Degree in public or business administration, housing management, or related degree; plus six years of progressively responsible managerial experience in the fields of, tax credit, asset management, fair housing, landlord tenant law and grants.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Ability to form collaborative partnerships across divisional and departmental lines to work towards a common goal;
Experience managing large workgroups with several levels of subordinate management;
Ability to engage staff in the change management process;
In-depth experience working with participants in the Housing Choice Voucher and/or Public; Experience with Moving-to-Work and HUD's RAD Program or other similar programs; Professional certification in Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Executive Manager - (National Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials - NAHRO) or Public Housing Executive Manager - (NAHRO), a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature. Visual acuity to read data on computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift/carry up to 15 pounds. Ability to sit for extended periods. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to drive a motor vehicle to off-site meetings. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info
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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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