Housing Manager - Section 8 Voucher Program

Position Summary

Do you have experience with and a knack for reading, interpreting, and writing policies? Do you enjoy digging into the detail of rules and regulations? If so, the Lincoln Housing Authority is seeking a dynamic and experienced Housing Manager to lead a team that is responsible for all aspects of the Section 8 Voucher Program, which provides housing assistance to over 3,000 households in Lincoln. Other major areas of managerial responsibility include:

• Initiate and implement agency policies and community relationships that directly impact the health and well-being of the city and its residents.
• Technical compliance with HUD rules & regulations and agency policies for a variety of HUD Section 8 programs.
• Manage project-based voucher contracts, initiate and maintain landlord relationships, and ensure policy and income compliance for all tenants participating in Public Housing, Section 8 New Construction, Tax Credit and Moving-to-Work programs.
• Manages a large team including other supervisors, program coordinators, and support staff.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, human services or similar field.
• Administrative experience working with a multitude of governmental programs.
• Previous experience working in the affordable housing industry, and knowledge of HUD programs, Section 8, Low-Income Housing, Nebraska Landlord-Tenant Laws, Tax Credit, and the HUD Moving to Work program.
• Ability to interpret governmental housing directives, compile and analyze statistical data, write policies and procedures, and ensure procedures are implemented.
• Proven leadership skills and previous experience managing staff.

Application Information and Instructions

• Complete an application at L-housing.com/Employment tab.
• Position starts at $80,000.00/yr., with raises at initial six-month and annual service anniversaries.
• Background checks will be performed on final candidates.
• Lincoln Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

• 12-paid holidays; and vacation and sick leave accrual starting day 1.
• Every other Friday off – that’s 26 3-day weekends a year!
• $0 single coverage employee only health insurance… dental, vision, voluntary life, HSA, and FSA also offered. LHA pays for basic life and long-term disability insurance after 6-months of employment.
• LHA contributes 8% to retirement plan after 6-months.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Public Housing/HUD/Section 8: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000