Open Competitive JOB TITLE: Director of Housing DEPARTMENT: Housing Department CLASS: Regular Full Time, Exempt, Council appointed POSITION SUMMARY: The incumbent is under the authority of the Hualapai Tribal Council and is responsible for enforcing the policies and operating ordinance of the Housing Department in accordance with Tribal, and in consideration of HUD regulations, using sound business practices. The incumbent must have knowledge of HUD programs, new construction, renovation and development of projects, conventional debt financing sources and affordable housing financing; Develop Indian Housing Plans (IHP), Annual Performance Report (APR), and personnel management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Establish a Mortgage Financing Program for participants. - Develop the operating budget on an annual basis, proposing modifications as necessary. - Enforce Hualapai Housing Department policies and agreements fairly and consistently. - Maintain appropriate internal controls and ensure housing funds, assets, procurement activities, and program resources are properly managed and documented. - Oversee staff, making necessary schedules to comply with annual inspections of projects. - Supervise, evaluate, train, and develop Housing Department employees; address performance and personnel matters in accordance with Tribal personnel policies. - Oversee new constructions and renovation projects for home-ownership projects and/or rental units. - Monitor construction and rehabilitation projects for budget, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, and completion. - Propose policies for home-ownership loans through HUD, Banks, and other lending agencies. - Works with staff and outside consultants for management of the Department in areas of development, g rant funding, architecture, engineering, and prime constructions contractors. - Oversee housing eligibility, admissions, occupancy, payments, collections, inspections, maintenance, and other housing program operations as applicable. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Prefer a graduate degree in real estate development (or closely related discipline), public administration, or business planning OR - Must have six to ten years related experience in development of Indian Housing Plans. - Good knowledge of court procedures and Hualapai Law and Order Code. - Excellent written and verbal skills. - Leadership development and training skills. - Ability to make fair and impartial decisions regarding selecting of tenants and home buyers. - Should have experience working with low-income communities and with non-profit housing developers. - Must be computer literate. - Must have a valid Driver License and be able to pass an MVR check. - Submit to and pass an executive pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screening. - Any combination of education, training or experience as it relates to demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of this position. HOW TO APPLY: Submit via this posting, or submit a completed paper Employment Application to: Human Resources Department, PO Box 179, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, fax (928) 769-1191, or call (928) 769-2215/2216 for information. To be considered for employment, the Human Resources Department must receive a completed application by 5:00 PM on the closing date. All applications and supporting documentation submitted becomes the property of the Human Resources Department; please keep copies for your own reference. PREFERENCE: All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with Public Law 88-355, Section 703 (702-71) and public Law 93-638, Section 7B. THE HUALAPAI TRIBE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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