Housing Authority Director

Overview

The Housing Authority Director provides executive leadership and operational oversight for the City of Flagstaff Housing Authority, ensuring the effective administration of public housing and housing voucher programs. Reporting to the Housing Director, this position leads staff, manages budgets, guides strategic planning, ensures regulatory compliance, and oversees daily operations.

This role plays a key part in advancing strategic housing initiatives that support the City’s affordable housing goals. The City seeks a strong, transformational servant leader who can build trust, develop high‑performing teams, foster accountability, and inspire a culture of service, innovation, and continuous improvement in support of the Housing Division’s mission.

By applying for this position, you will contribute to a critical division program and make a meaningful impact on the community we serve. First review of applications will begin on March 20.

• Leadership & Administration
  • Under the general supervision of the Housing Director, provide overall leadership, management, and direction for voucher programs and city‑owned and managed housing.
  • Serve as Acting Director in the Director’s absence, providing executive leadership and decision‑making.
  • In partnership with the Housing Director, develop organizational structures, internal policies, goals, priorities, and operational plans.
  • Make policy, administrative, and management decisions for daily Public Housing Authority (PHA) operations.
  • Manage staff, including supervision, training, mentoring, and career development.
• Program Oversight & Compliance
  • Oversee implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of PHA programs.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; oversee required reporting.
  • Monitor operations, facilities, and assets to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee safeguarding of PHA property, records, funds, and documents.
• Financial Management, Grants & Contracts
  • Oversee federal and state grant applications and administration in partnership with finance and compliance staff.
  • Research and pursue new funding opportunities and financing strategies.
  • Develop and manage professional service contracts as needed.
  • Assist in planning and implementation of public housing capital improvement and preservation initiatives.
• Strategic Planning & Policy Development
  • Analyze complex PHA issues and develop recommendations and technical guidance.
  • Keep current on best practices, financing mechanisms, and housing policy trends.
  • Support preservation, redevelopment, or conversion of public housing efforts.
• Board & Governance Support
  • Serve as primary staff liaison to the City of Flagstaff Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (BOC).
  • Keep the BOC and Flagstaff City Council informed of program status, performance, legislative changes, and operational issues.
  • Respond to BOC and Flagstaff City Council inquiries and provide analysis and recommendations to improve PHA effectiveness and stay in regulatory compliance.
• External Relations & Community Engagement
  • Communicate with federal and state funding agencies to ensure accurate program information.
  • Represent the PHA with local government officials, community partners, media, and service agencies.
  • Meet with residents and voucher holders regarding complaints, grievances, and hearing rights.
  • Participate in professional associations, community organizations, and interagency collaborations.
  • Engage with HUD and affiliated organizations on policy input, training, and national initiative.
  • Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
  • Perform related duties as required.

• Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Social Work, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
  • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in public sector, nonprofit, or regulated environments such as housing, human services, local government administration, public finance, asset or property management, compliance‑driven programs, or other complex service…