Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Manager

The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) was created to allow Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to convert from public housing to long-term project-based Section 8 assistance. The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) seeks a RAD Manager to oversee the implementation and administration of RAD on the conversion of housing developments.

Reporting directly to the HCVP Director, this position will plan, organize, oversee, coordinate, and manage internal operations, and professional consultants of the RAD program, including administration, financial operations, and service delivery.  The RAD Manager will assess the agency’s existing public housing portfolio, work closely with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) JCHA management, PHA Staff, residents, development partners, lenders, attorneys, elected officials, and other stakeholders to successfully restructure and transition properties to the HCV/Section 8 funding platform available under RAD.  The RAD Manager will ensure the successful and timely delivery of high-quality, affordable housing throughout the RAD program process and stay abreast of national RAD policies, program changes, and legislation to assess the impact of changes on current RAD projects.

Essential Job Duties

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of the RAD conversion process, including application, financing, public engagement, relocation, construction, closing, and lease-up.
• Prepares and submits required documents and reports to HUD and other entities in compliance with RAD program regulations and guidelines.
• Manages the development, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of all RAD program contractual agreements, including preparing guidelines, standards, and work plans to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. 
• Manages the development, administration, and coordination of the development budgets (sources and uses), and operating proformas that comply with HUD's program guidelines and lender requirements. 
• Manages the development of internal program policies and procedures and ensures system-wide training, implementation, and monitoring.
• Communicates and collaborates with various internal divisions and external partners to facilitate a coordinated approach that complies with HUD RAD regulations. 

• Serves as the agency’s contact person and provides updates from HUD on questions about RAD, and updates to HCVP Director as well as the Executive Director.
• Conducts resident meetings per RAD guidelines.  
• After issuance of the Commitment to Enter into a Housing Assistance Payment (CHAP), manages the conversion process, including the timely submission of documents required under RAD.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to PHA staff, residents, and other parties involved in the RAD projects.
• Conducts site visits and inspections to ensure the quality and compliance of the RAD projects.
• Manages and resolves any problems or disputes during the RAD conversion process.
• Processes new admission, recerts, interims and End of Participation Certifications in Yardi
• Maintains files in order and with all required Documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. 

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or a related field Or
• At least three (3) years of direct experience in affordable housing development, project management, financial feasibility assessment and modeling, and RAD implementation.