Temporary Real Estate Advisor to the Executive Director

EVERETT HOUSING AUTHORITY

Temporary Real Estate Advisor to the Executive Director

Job Label:Temporary Real Estate Advisor to the ED

This is a Temporary, Two Year Position

Starting Salary Range: $6,542-$8,508 DOE, plus benefits

Closing Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 5:00 PM

The Everett Housing Authority is a progressive agency pursuing its mission with great passion and a high level of professionalism and competence. EHA seeks passionate and optimistic individuals to join our team of highly engaged and satisfied employees committed to assisting those for whom stable and affordable housing is a challenge. EHA’s work has been recognized nationally with awards from NAHRO and Nan McKay. Most recently, EHA received NAHRO’s National Awards of Merit for a fully accessible community garden open to public housing residents and members of the surrounding community and for highly creative financing to convert 333 public housing units to project-based Housing Choice Vouchers and improve these properties with over $20 million in renovations. In addition, EHA received a NAHRO’s National Award of Excellence for a new 20-unit development serving survivors of domestic violence.

Members of our team are rewarded with meaningful work, competitive compensation, employee-friendly policies, a team environment, great benefits, and promotion and bonus opportunities. Please consider joining our team in pursuit of the exciting challenge of meeting the affordable housing needs of Everett and Snohomish County.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Under minimal supervision, this is a two-year temporary position responsible for leading a number of projects critical to the Everett Housing Authority’s real estate and long-term fiscal health. EHA is at the beginning of an ambitious 10-year plan to double its housing portfolio, to ensure the long-term viability of all viable properties, and to reposition its current portfolio based on sound asset management principles. This position will work alongside the Finance and Development departments to facilitate the accomplishments of EHA’s development objectives. Aids the Executive Director and Senior Leadership team in areas of subject matter expertise. Leads EHA’s applications for and opportunities resulting from new HUD and other programs and funding (e.g., Moving to Work Demonstration, Mobility Demonstration).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are illustrative only (i.e. not all inclusive)

Required Workplace Standards

Works regular and reliable hours on site as required;

Attendance must be punctual and consistent;

Works an agreed-upon schedule and works additional hours as necessary to complete work;

Works effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with co-workers, clients, and other contacts;

Follows all EHA Safety Policies and Procedures;

Follows all EHA Personnel Policies and Procedures;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

Complete Asset Management Plans for all EHA properties, including all HUD 202 and 202/8 developments and unsubsidized affordable properties.

Provide oversight, scheduling, monitoring, and updating of Asset Management Plan budgeting and implementation. Provide ongoing assessment of each of the plans against projected needs and resyndication schedules. Work with Housing Management and Finance staff to ensure timely procurement of contracts to accomplish renovations required by asset management plans.

Analyze the feasibility of developing and converting new Public Housing. If infeasible, lead the completion of EHA's exit of the Public Housing Program and transfer of non-residential Public Housing properties, including the Colby Administration and Facilities buildings and the Wiggums Park ballfield.

Direct the development of repositioning recommendations and timeline for “RAD for PRAC” conversions of EHA’s 11 HUD 202 and 202/8Properties.

Analyze the cost effectiveness and financial feasibility of all EHA properties with fewer than 35 units and develop disposition strategies as needed.

In coordination with the Development Department, lead assigned real estate projects, including vacant land and multifamily property acquisitions and disposition planning.

Leads or supports periodic substantive tasks, including but not limited to, overseeing planning, budgeting and tracking of all EHA funds received to address needs related to COVID-19 in compliance with the appropriate legislation and HUD regulations.

In anticipation of the retirement of EHA’s current head of Procurement, become familiar with all Procurement functions.

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public administration, real estate, economics, finance or a related fieldand seven (7) years of increasingly responsible affordable housing and other development experience with five years (5) years in a supervisory capacity. Master’s degree preferred.

A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in HUD programs, affordable housing development, asset management, and/or project management.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Affordable housing development funding and processes;

Financial analysis of real estate development and acquisition projects;

Federal and state procurement policies and regulations, including major

Strong project management skills including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and the ability to work with and lead diverse shareholders;

Impacts of institutional racism and principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, especially as they relate to housing programs;

Federal housing and related laws, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, as well as HUD regulations relating to development, redevelopment, asset management, Section 18 disposition, contracting and procurement;

Knowledge of HUD housing and related programs, including demonstration programs like Moving to Work, Moving to Opportunity and Mobility;

Knowledge of state and local housing programs;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking to varied audiences and interest groups;

Advanced skills in MS Word, Access, Excel, presentation applications and reporting and/or statistical software a plus.

REQUIRED ABILITY TO:

Effectively lead and facilitate the work of interdepartmental teams;

Conceptualize and design new housing programs;

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;

Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;

Meet schedules and timelines;

Work independently with little direction;

Plan and organize work;

Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports;

Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities;

Works respectfully and courteously with staff, residents, and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM REQUIRED FUNCTIONS:

CONSTANT (67% - 100%):

Sit for extended periods of time

Manual dexterity (Left, Right, Both)

Hearing and speaking

Seeing

Pushing and pulling 5lbs (LRB)

Lifting and carrying 5lbs (LRB)

Repetitive arm/hand movement (LRB)

FREQUENT (34% - 66%):

Walking and standing (LRB)

Reaching (LRB)

Turning and twisting wrist (LRB)

Lifting and carrying 15lbs (LRB)

Pushing and Pulling 15lbs (LRB)

Grasping (LRB)

Finger manipulation (LRB) Operating foot controls (LRB)

OCCASIONAL (1% - 33%):

Kneeling and squatting

Pushing and pulling 20lbs (LRB)

Bending and stooping

Lifting and carrying 20lbs (LRB)

Climbing stairs

Reaching above shoulders

(LRB)

REQUIRED PROFICIENCY IN USE OF:

10 Key Calculator,Desk Computer,Copy Machines, Fax Machine,File Cabinets,Writing Instruments,Telephone and Cell Phone,Motor Vehicle,Printer, Manual Stapler,MS Word,MS Excel, MS Outlook,File Folders,Scanner, MS PowerPoint,Laptop Computer.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Washington State Driver's license or ability to obtain one within 60 days and good driving record;

Fair Housing Certification or ability to obtain one within 90 days;

Related professional designations preferred.

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