Government

Housing Manager 
Reno Sparks Indian Colony
Reno, NV
posted 07-29-08

Department: Housing Department 
Class: Management 
FLSA: Exempt 
Status: Regular Full-time 
Pay Grade: M27 ($24.189-$33.864) 

Position Summary:

The Manager is the chief administrative officer of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Housing Department (RSICHD). The Manager is directly responsible to the Tribal Administrator and RSICHD Board to implement the policies of the RSICHD in all areas of the department's operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The Manager is responsible for the overall administration of day-to-day activities of the RSICHD - planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and executing the RSICHD's functions of budget and finance, office management, property procurement, inventory, housing development, and management. 

2. Supervises the day-to-day operation of the RSICHD. This involves the following activities. This list (while not comprehensive) represents those deemed essential for uniform operations: 

2.1. Insuring that the community adequately understands the plans and direction of the RSIC Tribal Council and RSICHD Board at large through individual, group meetings, newsletters, announcements, mailing inserts or other media. 
2.2. Responsible for developing and implementing actions on operational issues encountered in those areas where policy guidelines have been made. In those instance(s) of extraordinary need for action not covered by policy or guiding principles, the Director is responsible for developing potential responses and seeking approval through the chain-of-command. 
2.3. Revising procedures to effectuate RSICHD policies as needed, with RSIC Housing Board and RSIC Tribal Council concurrence. 
2.4. Reviewing and analyzing reports, directives, and progress of activities relative to planned objectives. 
2.5. Reporting to the Council those major problems requiring their action plus an evaluation and recommendation of proposed solutions. 
2.6. Responsible for all written correspondence of the RSICHD. 

3. The Manager is responsible for submitting accurate and timely reports on RSICHD activities to the RSIC Tribal Council and RSICHD Board as required and/or needed. 
4. The Manager is responsible for current and prospective housing development or rehabilitation, which involves all preliminary and final planning in the following general areas: 

4.1. Research, preparation and submittal of application(s) to various authorities or funding agencies (e.g., HUD, Fannie Mae, etc.) for obtaining housing units for the RSICHD; 
4.2. Applications for preliminary loan funds; site selection, selection of a project architect, coordination with all agencies, departments, firms and enterprises and individuals involved with housing development, research, preparation and submittal to various authorities or funding agencies (e.g., HUD, Fannie Mae, etc.) for funding of projects; 
4.3. Execution of annual contributions contracts with various authorities or funding agencies (e.g., HUD, Fannie Mae, etc.); 
4.4. Preparation of bidding documents including advertisement, selection and award of construction contracts, construction contract administration including preparation and submittal of all reports, financial statements, payments to contractors, enforcement of general and special conditions of the contract and coordination with the architect regarding progress and inspection of the construction work; 
4.5. Preparation and submittal of all completion documents related to final completion and occupancy of project. 
4.6. Ongoing development and implementation of programs relative to enhancing the financial protection of individual and RSIC owned dwellings (e.g., homeowners and renters insurance, fire prevention programs, health and safety classes). 

5. The Manager has the responsibility for housing management which involves, but is not limited to, the following; 

5.1. Coordination of all tribal participants of occupancy. 
5.2. Execution of Mutual Help and Occupancy Agreements and enforcement of the terms of those agreements. 
5.3. Receiving and resolving homeowner and tenant complaints. 
5.4. Assuring compliance with all HUD Management Directives. 
5.5. Preparation and submittal of acceptable Financial and Operating Statements, Land Lease Agreements, Operating Receipts and Expenditures, Operating Budgets, and occupancy reports. 
5.6. Compliance with the terms of the Annual Contributions Contract with various authorities or funding agencies (e.g., HUD, Fannie Mae, etc.). 

6. The Manager is responsible for personnel management activities of the RSICHD, which includes job performance, training, and guidance in work methods, procedures and approves leaves of absence. 
7. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

A. A Bachelor in Business or Public Administration, Finance, or related field is required. Must have experience in the administration of HUD funded housing programs or similar funded programs. 
B. Proven ability to communicate with various audiences covering topics ranging in complexity from simple tenant agreements to advanced funding schemes and housing development projects. 
C. Must possess a demonstrated better than average knowledge of the principles and practices of generally accepted governmental accounting principles, including financial statement preparation and methods of financial reporting and budgeting. D. Knowledge of the application of the principles and practices of procurement and liability management, financial, budget, audit, and systems procedures and controls, and monitoring contracts for compliance. 
E. Preparing clear, concise and complete financial statements, reports and other written materials. Able to maintain records in accordance with Tribal Records Management Procedures. 
F. Proven experience in exercising sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
G. Must be able to secure a bond, pass a security background check, and possess a valid Nevada driver's license.
H. Preference to qualified Indians will be given.

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