Deputy Director for Housing 

Job Details

Will Remain Open Until Filled

Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation | Territorial

Job Description

 The Deputy Director for Housing oversees the administration, implementation, and management of the CDBG-MIT Housing Programs. The Deputy Director of Housing will work closely with the Director of Mitigation to ensure the successful rollout and management of the CDBG-MIT Housing Programs. This Territorial position requires an in-depth knowledge and understanding of issues confronting housing recovery and principles and practices of housing construction. 

 Essential Functions 

⇨ Develop short- and long-range divisional goals and objectives, assisting in the development, preparation, and administration of the division budget. 

⇨ Formulate, organize, and monitor plans and procedures that will drive successful housing program performance to ensure deliverables are met and make modifications, as needed. 

⇨ Direct technical and administrative activities and coordinate programmatic activities to ensure effective working relationships. Resolve all program issues. 

⇨ Supervise, direct, and evaluate staff, construction contractors, and consultants. 

⇨ Speak before public groups on the plans, programs, and goals of the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority, CDBG-MIT Housing Program. 

⇨ Support the Director of Mitigation, CDRO and works collaboratively with CDBG-MIT Program staff, and VIHFA departments to monitor the CDBG-MIT housing programs. 

⇨ Coordinate work involved in review, edit and implementation of internal policies, operations, and work procedures which impacts the programs to expedite rehabilitation, reconstruction, and construction of single and multi-family homes to improve the efficiency of the program. 

⇨ Prepare operational reports, memorandums, policy recommendations, correspondence, and other documentation. 

⇨ Works with Director of Mitigation to improve the efficiency of program administration. 

⇨ Provide responsive, high-quality service to applicants, CDBG-MIT staff, Territorial and Federal Officials, Contractors, and the public by providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner. 

⇨ Collaborate with the Director of Mitigation, Director of Communications and MIT Staff to advise and guide on Case Management and proper messaging on the available pathways for eligible applicants. 

⇨ Participate in Program status and progress meetings with Senior staff, Territorial and Federal Officials, and Contractors. 

⇨ Assess program performance, and suggest appropriate changes to policies and procedures, as necessary, to maximize participation, efficiency, and productivity. 

⇨ Assist with compilation of information and development of reports required for HUD reporting and other required reporting. Respond to monitor and audit findings are concerns. 

⇨ Prepare and review KPI metrics and reports for Senior staff and HUD. 

Qualifications 

⇨ Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s Degree plus commensurate experience in those fields or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field desirable. 

⇨ Experience: 5 years of in-depth experience working with CDBG/CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT or related federal disaster recovery programs/grant administration in the field of affordable housing, economic development and/or community development; Experience with implementation of housing and community development programs at the federal and local levels; Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. 

⇨ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A working knowledge of regulations governing the CDBG/CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT Program; Previous grant administration experience; Previous managerial and supervisory experience; Demonstrated leadership including the ability to motivate staff; Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, and problem solve; Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities; Valid Driver’s License. 

SALARY: $90,000 - $100,000 per annum depending upon qualifications. CDBG-MIT grant funded position.