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Public Housing Authority
Applicants will also be considered for:
Assistant Director of Administration and Services* (Salary Range 46: $159,503 – $193,893)
AHA intends to hire one of the two roles. This is an exempt, at-will position.
The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is seeking an exceptional, process-orientated professional to serve as the Director of Administration and Services. This is a fast-paced agency that seeks to meet the mission through a high level of accountability and transparency.
AHA is particularly interested in applications from candidates with a strong track record in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities relevant to the job responsibilities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, housing policy and programs, Housing Authority functions and activities, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. The successful candidate will also be team-oriented with the ability to coordinate and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders to move activities and projects forward.
Due to the diverse and public facing nature of the responsibilities in this department, candidates must have excellent planning, tracking and project management skills and be customer-oriented in their approach. Significant relevant supervisory experience is required. The department is currently budgeted for 10 staff.
The Director level position will report to Executive Director or other Director. The Director of Administration and Services provides assistance to the Executive Director and the Authority in a variety of regulatory, analytical, and supervisory capacities.
*Note: Candidates may also be considered at the Assistant Director of Administration and Services level, depending on experience and qualification. Only candidates with significant, relevant experience and supervision experience will be considered for the Director of Administration and Services level.
To apply, submit a:
Resume, and
- Cover letter stating why you are interested in and qualified for the position (two pages maximum)
- Supplemental questions
- Your resume and cover letter must be emailed to hr@alamedahsg.org with the subject line: [Position you are applying for] – Employment Application.
Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, public policy, finance, project management, or a related field, And
- Seven (7) years of experience in a management or administrative capacity including four (4) years of supervisory experience, preferably in the public sector. Some experience in an urban public housing or affordable housing agency is strongly preferred.
- Ideal candidates will have superior knowledge of at least one focus area of the position, and will be expected to be knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of the position within one year of appointment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license by time of appointment is required. Must be able to be insured under AHA’s owned automobile insurance policy.
- Proficiency in one of the Housing Authority’s LEP languages (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese or Tagalog) is preferred but not required.
