CDA Housing Director

Salary : $117,260.83 - $158,301.06 Annually

Location : Madison, WI

Job Type : PERMANENT FULL TIME

Job Number : 2025-00048

Department : CDA Housing Operations

Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Comp. Group / Range : 21 / 18

General Description

The City of Madison is seeking a strong and collaborative leader to direct the strategic, operational, and financial functions of the Community Development Authority (CDA). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in the strategic repositioning and redevelopment of the CDA's housing portfolio, and to contribute to housing creation in a rapidly growing city committed to providing affordable housing and housing choices to all.

The CDA is a division of the Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development Department (DPCED) and encompasses management, administration, and modernization of a federally subsidized Housing Choice Voucher Program, a Public Housing Program, a Redevelopment Authority, and a diverse and growing real estate portfolio.

As head of the CDA Housing Operations Division, the Director will be responsible for managing housing programs, implementing policy, developing and managing the budget, program compliance and reporting, managing staff and ensuring service excellence, and real estate development activities. This position will serve as Deputy Director of the CDA, and work with a high degree of independence under the leadership of the Director of DPCED / CDA Executive Director, and may have a direct reporting relationship to the Mayor or their designee.

Employment will be subject to a five (5) year employment contract negotiated by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council and a term of the contract requires residency in the City of Madison.

IMPORTANT : THERE ARE THREE (3) SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY QUESTIONS ON THE JOB POSTING.

YOU MUST ATTACH YOUR ANSWERS IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. YOU MUST ALSO ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME.

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• APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT ATTACHED ESSAY RESPONSES, COVER LETTER AND RESUME WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM CONSIDERATION.

Our Community The City of Madison is regularly included in lists of top places to live. A thriving food scene, more than 200 miles of trails for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, excellent healthcare, and great transit work together to help meet Madison's vision to be inclusive, innovative, and thriving.

More Madison rankings and accolades can be found on the and on

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the .

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the programs and operations of the CDA

Manage the operations and redevelopment of CDA properties

Manage staff

Advise and communicate about CDA and Public Housing

Develop, present, and monitor operating and capital budgets.

Advance core City values around inclusivity, equity and sustainability through CDA activities.

Perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience in applying the following :

Two (2) years of experience in applying the following :

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.

For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please see the .

Special Requirements

Certification as a Public Housing Manager or ability to obtain the certification within six (6) months of appointment. Failure to obtain this certification within the probation / trial period will result in the employee not passing probation / trial period, absent extenuating circumstances.

The employee will be expected to attend meetings and provide presentations outside the normal work schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements :

Employees in this position will be expected to visit the various public housing facilities in the City. Otherwise, work is performed in an office environment with flexible desk height and using standard office equipment such as computer, telephone, and copier.

The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.

Compensation

The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current for pay for all classifications.

Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below and more information can be found on our

Leave

Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used immediately. The vacation allotment for a Department / Division Head is negotiable.

Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.

Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).

Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.

Retirement

The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

Insurance

The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including :

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Continuation Insurance (for short and long-term disability)

Long Term Care Insurance

Other Benefits

The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including :

I understand a condition of employment for this position requires residency in the City of Madison.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLYYOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION. You can answer the questions using a word processing program and attach as a .docx or .pdf file. You must attach the document in the "Attachments" section of the application or you will not receive further consideration for this position. Your responses will be evaluated on your writing ability including : spelling, grammar and your ability to express your thoughts in a logical fashion. By checking this box, you acknowledge the above and understand that your response is required and failure to attach your essay response will immediately eliminate you from consideration.

The CDA Housing Director is responsible for the long-term visionary and short-term operational priorities of CDA including programs that manage and administer 1700 housing choice vouchers, 742 public housing units, 115 HUD multifamily housing units, and numerous Section 42 tax credit developments. The CDA Housing Director must work closely with other City agencies, HUD representatives, WHEDA, program participants, development partners, and a highly qualified staff. Please describe how your previous work, education, training, certification, and related experience have prepared you to serve in this role. Include in your response experience managing complex projects and supervising a multi-disciplinary team.

The CDA manages approximately 860 units of aging public and multifamily housing. Please describe how you approach planning, prioritizing and implementing strategies for redeveloping and / or repositioning these assets? What process would you use to develop and evaluate strategies for redevelopment?

Madison is an increasingly diverse City with approximately two-thirds of the participants in CDA Housing programs identifying as people of color. Please describe how your work and experience prepares you to lead efforts addressing the needs of Madison residents who have historically been marginalized.

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Salary : $117,261 - $158,301