HUMAN RESOURCES

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About PBCHA: Palm Beach County residents will be provided with affordable housing options that are free of housing discrimination and architectural barriers. New and existing housing developments will provide quality living environments that meet high standards for urban design, building technology, and energy conservation. All agency programs will be administered with an emphasis on efficiency, effectiveness and equity.

Palm Beach County Housing Authority is looking to hire a Chief Executive Officer and seeks an experienced candidate for the leadership and management of state and federal affordable housing programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The next CEO will have a proven track record of successfully serving in a senior/executive leadership role with experience in, or a passion for, service organizations and affordable housing issues. PBCHA is seeking an experienced leader who can establish a shared vision, form consensus in an evolving business environment and quickly and effectively lead the organization through a needed evolution and rebranding. They will:

• Engage residents and build trust; Provide vision and motivate staff to perform at high levels;
• Translate the strategic direction of the Board into progress on the ground;
• Present a holistic approach to affordable housing that combines high quality living environments with services;
• Promote social welfare and relieve poverty; Ensure the long-term affordability of the improved properties;
• Form partnerships with federal, state, and local governments, nonprofit and for-profit businesses and civic organizations and the philanthropic community to revitalize residential and commercial communities, create economic development, job creation, and housing opportunities;
• Provide comprehensive self-sufficiency services to improve residents’ quality of life and support employment objectives;
• Preserve and enhance key community assets to strengthen neighborhoods and businesses to promote economic vibrancy;
• Preserve neighborhoods and commercial districts by rehabilitating existing structures; and
  Maintain a balanced PBCHA budget and implement financial/fiscal controls.

Education and Experience: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, business or finance administration, or a related field, 10 to 15 years of experience in the field of public housing and redevelopment operations, to include progressively responsible management experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The position demands excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with exceptional organizational abilities and strong administrative skills. A graduate degree and Public Housing Manager Certification are preferred.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Revitalization of public housing communities and/or other housing serving very low-income persons;
• Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other federally assisted housing; Urban community planning processes and practices;
• Creation of collaborative models that engage local and state agencies, non-profit organizations and service providers to achieve resident self-sufficiency;
• Federal, state and local standards, regulations, practices and programs related to the operation and management of a redevelopment and housing authority, including the asset management business model, under the Public Housing Operating Fund Rule (24 CFR 990);
  Creation of public/private housing opportunities;
• Strategic planning and project management;
• Public-sector financing, particularly those related to federal, state, and local financing of public housing and redevelopment projects and programs;
• Property acquisition and property redevelopment; and
• Developing and sustaining public and private partnerships

Please send your resume to:

David Gomez, President & CEO

David Gomez & Associates

dgomez@dgai.com

Palm Beach County Housing Authority currently seeks an experienced Housing Specialist for the Housing Choice Voucher program.  Housing Specialist will be responsible for processing certifications for the HCV program. This position requires at least three years of HUD HCV experience with knowledge of program rules and regulations.   Must be organized, have a good attitude and friendly disposition toward the public. The salary range is $35,000 - $39,000.

Applications may be picked up at 3432 45th Street, West Palm Beach, FL Monday to Friday between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm only or maybe printed online at www.pbchafl.org. This position is open until filled. All applicants must submit a complete application for the position, including resume and cover letter.  Applications and resumes must be emailed to lreeves@pbchafl.org. EOE. NO PHONE CALLS

Email resume, cover letter and completed application

to:   LReeves@pbchafl.org

Subject Title:  Housing Choice Voucher Specialist

The Palm Beach County Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PBCHA is also a Section 3 Employer – Public housing residents or low and very-low income persons who live in the metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county where a HUD-assisted project for housing or community development exist are encouraged to apply.