Management Analyst -Public Housing

Are you looking to work in a community that is developing and implementing exciting and innovative strategies to create and preserve affordable housing? We are looking for someone to join our Team that is energetic, committed and mission-driven that will help us achieve our goals for the Town's Public Housing Program.
We are hiring a Public Housing Management Analyst within the Public Housing Department. The successful candidate will focus on performing and managing complex and varied administrative, financial, policy and workflow support for the Town's Public Housing operations.
The ideal candidate is going to need:

• A strong desire to get results along with the persistence and knowledge needed to move affordable housing projects through various Town and community processes.
• Proven ability to initiate, analyze, and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills that establish partnerships and effective teamwork within and outside the Town's organizational structure.
• An innovation mindset that actively solicits and fosters the ideas of others.

This is an exciting time for the Town of Chapel Hill Public Housing Program. We are revisiting our Public Housing Master Plan that includes strategies for redevelopment of some of our neighborhoods including a RAD Conversion, implementing multiple capital projects, and enhancing services provided to our residents. Our 296 PUBLIC HOUSING units are a crucial part of the Town's affordable housing initiatives.


Working for the Town of Chapel Hill
The Town of Chapel Hill is committed to talent development and will provide professional development opportunities to help employees build the portfolio of technical skills and experiences needed to advance their careers.
Chapel Hill is a multicultural university town where a dynamic downtown and networked community inspire connections, innovation, technology, discovery, learning, and the arts.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of property operations and financial reports to assess property performance and ensure long term viability of the Town's 336 PUBLIC HOUSING apartments.
• Manages the federal Capital Fund Grant program and the comprehensive renovation of PUBLIC HOUSING apartments, including all federal reporting requirements and regulations, including financial reporting requirements.
• Conducts site inspections to monitor and evaluate exterior and interior of PUBLIC HOUSING units.
• Interprets federal regulations related to the management of PUBLIC HOUSING.
• Maintains, collects, and analyzes data on capital improvement needs for the Town's units, and ensure property is being maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Develops, interprets, and implements internal and external policies and procedures related to management of the Town's PUBLIC HOUSING program.
• Assists with compliance for property management contracts including collecting and providing reports on key property indicators such as: budget process, occupancy, rent collections, and property inspections.
• Develops recommendations for core business functions.
• Develops communications, documents, and plans for Town staff, Town Council, advisory boards, and the public.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and/or required certifications associated with Town, state, and federal functions.
• Participates on Town teams and cross-departmental projects;
• Manages special projects and programs as assigned by the Director.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Knowledge of:

• Public Housing management
• Federal PUBLIC HOUSING regulations.
• Property management
• Community development and affordable housing practices

Ability to:

• Simultaneously work on multiple tasks and set priorities;
• Develop innovative approaches to manage the Town's Public Housing operations.
• Successfully select and manage vendors.
• Think systemically about housing initiatives;
• Manage workload with great organization, initiative, attention to detail and follow-through;
• Solve problems and make sound decisions;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT (Responsibility, Equity, Safety, Professionalism, Ethics, Communication, and Teamwork);
• Utilize a personal computer and various word processing and database software applications;
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and supervisors.
• Promote a culture of workplace safety.
• Manage projects of various sizes
• Work creatively within a regulation-driven environment.

Physical Demands
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk with intermittent standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
Work Environment
The work is typically performed in an office environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, business, or related field required. Master's degree in public administration or related field preferred. 5 years progressively responsible experience in Public Housing field. Demonstrated knowledge of HUD regulations regarding Public Housing, project, and budget management.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Education bachelor's degree required.
Experience: Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
A valid NC driver's and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.Employment Type: Full Time