Reference #: 4574928 THE POSITION Are you a dedicated and detail-oriented professional who possesses administrative supervisory experience and is looking for a fantastic career to utilize your skills?  The Bethlehem City Housing Authority is eager to welcome a Deputy Executive Director to provide leadership and share your knowledge and innovation!  Take pride in the challenging, yet rewarding work you accomplish for those in your community.  We look forward to hearing from you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK Within this essential role, you will assist in planning, directing, and coordinating a substantially sized housing authority program consisting of 1,454 public housing units and the 475 Section 8 housing units.  Primary responsibilities also include participating in the organization and implementation of the housing authority's financial, accounting, and budgeting polices, regulations, and requirements.

As the Deputy Executive Director for the Housing Authority, you will coordinate staff activities, provide recommendations relative to submitted programs and projects, identify and plan renovations and maintenance activities, implement approved and funded programs, and design and coordinate a variety of programs.  You will also be involved in the preparation and presentation of reports to the Executive Director.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to assist in supervising subordinate staff and resolving departmental issues.  You will be responsible for handling grievances and tenant issues that arise through a hearing procedure, in addition to supervising maintenance staff, service contracts, and vacancy turnaround times.  You will manage procurement and the policies thereof, as well as ensure adherence to the policies throughout all departments.

Our ideal candidate will have: Knowledge of nonprofit management experience with demonstrated results in organizational planning, financial management, business development, and program management. Knowledge in public housing and nonprofit grant writing and generating capital regarding the development and expansion of affordable housing.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of professional administrative supervisory experience in a housing authority or other publicly or privately owned government subsidized housing and a bachelor's degree; or Three years of professional administrative experience in residential property management, which included two years of supervisory experience, and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which included two years of professional administrative supervisory experience in subsidized housing or three years of professional administrative experience in residential property management, which included two years of supervisory experience.

Other Requirements: This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension. You must meet the PA residency requirement.  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lehigh and Northampton counties.  If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be co sidered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.