Executive Director, Housing Choice Voucher Program

Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a highly experienced Executive Director to provide oversight of the County’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a quasi-Public Housing Agency. The HCVP subsidizes rental assistance for low-income households enabling their access to live in decent, safe, and sanitary housing within the private rental market. This position has responsibility for leading the administration of Arlington County’s tenant-based vouchers and other programs including the Family Unification Program (FUP), Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Homeless Supportive Housing, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Project-Based Vouchers, and Veterans Assistance Supportive Housing (VASH).

• Ensuring the federally funded HCVP implementation is in compliance with mandated schedules, policies, procedures, and regulations;
• Interpreting and monitoring adherence to federal and local laws, regulations, and mandates;
• Monitoring the development and implementation of waitlist plans for HCVP;
• Developing and monitoring staff training programs and participation;
• Evaluating the programs effectiveness and amending as needed;
• Monitoring HCVP assisted Project-Based, New Construction and Rehabilitation contracts;
• Providing senior leadership on feasibility of program work plans, workload data utilized in the development and review of long-range project schedules and work requirements;
• Directing the process for forecasting and determining additional funding needed;
• Representing the HCVP to other County departments, elected officials, and outside agencies, including HUD; and
Maintaining communications with neighborhood associations and other community organizations.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Proven conflict resolution and interpersonal skills with ability to develop positive, trusting relationships, with program consumers, landlords, and other stakeholders;
• Experience working well under pressure to complete necessary tasks within specified timelines;
• Proven experience leading teams for optimal performance;
• Ability to work under pivoting conditions and outside core business hours is also essential for this role;
• Knowledge of responsible management of federally funded housing assistance programs; and
• Ability to manage fiscal resources and think strategically to develop and implement effective programs and services.

Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Housing Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Human Services, or a closely related field;
• Significant and progressively responsible experience in rental assistance program administration, public housing/HCVP, or residential property management experience, including demonstrated supervisory leadership; plus
A cover letter describing your experience (See Special Requirements section for details.)

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates who possess a Master’s degree in Housing Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Human Services, or a closely related field.

Special Requirements

Cover letter:
A complete application will include a cover letter addressed to the hiring manager is required. This letter will highlight how your background, experience, and any applicable certifications that you feel qualifies you for this position, including your knowledge of responsible management of federally funded housing assistance programs and ability to manage fiscal resources and think strategically to develop and implement effective programs and services.

A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Additional Information

Work hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a flexible schedule as needed to accommodate occasional nights and weekends. This position is eligible for some telework.

This position is funded with ongoing federal funds.

The official title of this position is Housing Choice Program Manager .

A resume may be attached but will not substitute for the completed application. Please do not put "See Resume" in the work history or supplemental question section. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

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