Housing Director

Program: Housing Director	Salary Grade: GS-22
Supervisor: Tribal Administrator	Salary Range: $35.00-$52.98
FLSA Status: Exempt	Position Type: Regular Full-Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Housing Director will effectively coordinate and manage all operations of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Housing Department (FPSHD) to provide housing services to the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribes service area. The Housing Director is responsible for the overall administration, implementation, coordination and management of the Housing Programs which includes but not limited to mutual help, low-rent, NAHASDA (Native American Housing and Self Determination Act) and Title VI programs as well as any other programs approved by the FPSHD and recommended by the Housing Committee and/or the Fallon Business Council (FBC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the overall operations and reporting of all FPSHD department objectives which include but is not limited to administration, tenant selection, construction, property management, finance, home ownership, modernization, maintenance, rental assistance, resident services, regulatory oversight, public safety and public outreach.
2. Plan, direct and coordinate activities of the FPSHD which include but not limited to housing programs consistent with NAHASDA, the approved Indian Housing Plan or any other FPSHD funded programs to ensure that the goals and/or objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters, that all reporting requirements are met within the mandated timeframes and all activities to conform to all applicable Tribal, State and Federal laws.
3. Oversight of all FPSHD employees and departments but not limited to completing personnel actions as outlined by FPSHD policy, establish employee performance expectations, monitor employee performance, provide guidance to insure efficient and effective service to FPSHD participants.
4. Performs the functions of “Contract Officer” for the FPSHD to ensure progress on all approved FPSHD contracts, monitors activities of FHSHD contracted personnel, receives bids, and supervises all construction/modernization activities. Insures all contract activities are in compliance with all applicable Tribal, State or Federal law(s).
5. Maintain a working relationship with the Housing Committee and FBC, provide regular updates on all pertinent management and development activities of the FPSHD as well as advise and make recommendations to the Housing Committee and/or FBC on all matters requiring policy determination or guidance approval. The director, or his/her designee, will also act as Secretary “ex-officio” to the Housing Committee to prepare all meeting materials, maintains appropriate minutes, files and records.
6. Ensure sound fiscal management practices of all FPSHD activities in accordance with GAAP ( Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) which includes but not limited to preparation and oversight of the FPSHD budget, contracts, internal controls, segregations of duties and coordination audit requirements to  insure that all FPSHD activities are consistent with approved FPSHD activities and/or approved policies and guidelines.
7. Responsible for the compliance, enforcement and periodic updating of all applicable housing authority policies and regulations, including but not limited to tenant/homebuyer accounts receivables, admissions/occupancy, rental housing, construction, MEPA ( Mutual Equity Payment Account), rehabilitation, crime prevention, drug and alcohol, personnel manual and any other applicable law(s) and/or policies.
8. Develop new housing opportunities which include but not limited to grant proposal development, planning and implementation of strategies to enhance revenue growth develop opportunities to diversify FPSHD portfolio to attract additional revenue and funding sources for housing improvements and/or housing development.
9. Direct and coordinate the conveyance of existing Mutual Help units to eligible homeowners.
10. Other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act

            (NAHASDA) and its regulations; knowledgeable with requirements and all program opportunity related activities including rental housing, construction, homebuyer programs, rehabilitation and crime prevention services. Other major topics include the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Formula, eligible program participants, income verifications, other federal requirements, financial management and program administration.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college and/or university with an emphasis on Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Planning, Public Administration or related field AND three (3) years of Administrative Management experience in an Indian Affiliated Organization or a Public Housing Authority; OR
2. Combination of education, housing management certification and program experience which includes five (5) years supervisory experience managing and implementing a Tribal or Public Housing Program.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe and Native American/Indian Preference;  Employment preferences to members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone and to members of federally-recognized Indian Tribes shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.  Persons of Tribe and/or Indian ancestry and wish to claim these employment preferences should submit a copy of the Tribal Enrollment Card/Certification indicating the name of the Tribe they are enrolled with.

U.S. Veteran’s Preference;  Preference to opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer;  The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, genetics or membership or non-membership in any employee organization, except as allowed by Federal and/or Tribal Law.

Drug Free Workplace; The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is a drug-free workplace.  All employees are subject to a pre-employment and random drug screens.

Driving Record; Employees must have a valid Nevada Driver’s License and be insurable under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance program, must also provide a DMV printout annually for those employees who drive Tribal vehicles.

Background Checks; All employees must be able to pass a background check per the Tribe’s Background Check Policy.

Position Description Limitations; this position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Tribe and the employee, and is subject to change by the Council as the needs of the Tribe and the requirements of the job change.  This position description is not intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by any employee in this position and is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the position.