HCV Assistant Director

Description

Responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of the HCV Program relative to customer service and rental integrity and housing quality standards. Must have knowledge and experience of multiple HCV programs (i.e. VASH, TBV, Mainstream, PBV, PBVR, NED, FUP).  

The duties listed below illustrate of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position. Undertakes and performs the following and all other work-related duties as assigned.

Receives instructions from the Director of HCVP. Courses of action, deadlines, and priorities are established by procedure, the supervisor, or the employee, depending on the assignment. Meetings are held on a regular and frequent basis to discuss current issues, deadlines, and/or operational issues. Routine duties are initiated by the employee without supervisory direction. Instructions to the employee may be general or specific in nature. Problems or situations not covered by instructions are referred to the supervisor for resolution. The employee's finished work is reviewed closely for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. 

1. →Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of subsidized housing management including organization, management, maintenance, and operation of subsidized units and Housing Choice Voucher Program; federal, state, and local housing regulations and operating requirements; and the ability to apply that knowledge to perform the essential functions of the position.
2. →Thorough knowledge of Housing Choice Voucher eligibility and rent calculation requirements, as required by HUD and Housing Quality Standard (HQS) Inspection Program.
3. →Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of budget development and administration; financial planning, budget planning and analysis; and the ability to apply that knowledge to perform the essential functions of the position.
4. →Requires strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; the ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals of varying social, cultural, economic, professional, and educational backgrounds including the ability to effectively deal with individuals who may be angry, argumentative, or disagreeable; the ability to act with tact, good judgment, and discretion; and to maintain the confidentiality of matters as appropriate.
5. →Thorough knowledge of the modern principles, practices, and techniques of personnel management, training, and performance evaluation.
6. →Good knowledge of procurement regulations.
7. →Thorough knowledge of the modern principles, practices, and techniques of budgeting and accounting.
8. →Skill in addressing the public and other bodies and presenting information in a clear, organized, and convincing manner.
9. →Ability to accurately and completely document in writing appropriate events and activities.
10. →Ability to plan, direct, and supervise the work of others, to delegate responsibility and authority, and to hold subordinates accountable for tasks assigned.
11. →Ability to read and comprehend relatively complex material.
12. →Ability to identify operational problems and develop effective solutions.
13. →Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, and persons outside the Authority.
14. →Ability to prepare clear and concise narrative and statistical reports and deal effectively with situations requiring tact and diplomacy, yet firmness.
15. →Knowledge of MS. Office Suite.
16. →Knowledge and experience working with HUD Secured Systems and PHA related software programs
17. →Knowledge of working with the VMS system and the ability to interpret program trends
18. →Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment while multitasking.
19. →Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a diverse economic population.
20. →Must be able to perform mathematical calculations.
21. →Demonstrate good time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks as needed.
22. →Ability to be detail oriented, organized, and have good public communication skills.
23. →Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience in HUD Programs (HCV Program) or low-income housing with increasing responsibility in a senior supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the ability to fulfill the essential job duties of the position. 

1. Must be available for occasional overnight travel for training.
2. May be required to work an unusual work schedule.
3. Must pass employment drug screening and criminal background check.
4. Must work with the highest degree of confidentiality.

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. The duties herein are representative of the essential functions of this job. This job description reflects management's assignment of functions; however, it does not prescribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned. Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. The qualifications listed above are guidelines, other combinations of education and experience that could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may be considered at the discretion of the Executive Director.

Employment with the Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is on an “at-will” basis. Nothing in this document is intended to create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and does not constitute a promise of continued employment.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.