Housing Director

JOB SUMMARY
The employee occupying this position is responsible for planning and administering, directing, supervising, and coordinating all phases of the PRCI Housing Department operations, to included operations and maintenance, grant management, housing development, and all regulations related to the Housing Department, and the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (NAHASDA). Additionally, the Housing Director must assess housing needs, develop a strategy, and solidify plans to meet the identified housing needs of the Tribe. The position requires management of PRCI approved housing programs and budgets and/or monitors the work of the qualified specialists.

Essential Duties:
• Responsible for maintaining and organizing department records.
• Experience in creating and completing data collection. Must have experience in achieving goals and objectives by completion of data collection.
• Maintain an effective relationship with all office staff, Tribal Members, Housing Boards, and Tribal Council.
• Regional work-related travel required.
• Work alongside tribal, statewide, and federal partners to increase coordination of activities, grants, and events.
• Submit reports as required and respond to Tribal, local, and state needs for grant information as is required to maintain, apply for various federal, state grants for the PRCI housing programs as directed.
• Must plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to comply with various housing programs/grants (i.e. smoke free, drug free, etc.).
• Knowledge, acceptance, and respect of Native American/Native Indian history and culture.
• Abide by the PRCI policies, procedures, and structure.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Tribal Council/CEDA.

Qualifications
Education
Minimum education required:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a college or university.

Work Experience:
Minimum experience required:
• If an applicant does not meet the educational recommendations, they must demonstrate three (3) years or more years of combined education and related experience and/or training, in addition to the experience requirements.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of progressively responsible housing or community development with a tribal, public or private agency, including construction experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of real estate, grant writing and management and experience reading, writing, and interpreting legal documents.
• At least one (1) year of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, or Tribal communities.
• Possess valid Driver’s License.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Native American Housing and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA) as it relates to affordable housing projects for purchase development and construction.
• Ability to act as the Tribe’s representative to HUD, Federal and state housing programs.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate activities related to housing program activities.
• Knowledge of principles of budget preparation, monitoring, and control.
• knowledge of pertinent tribal, federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Proficiency with computer applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs).
• Strong technical writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills and the ability to produce quality work with benchmarks and deadlines met in a timely and accurate manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional skills (prioritizes developing relationships with Tribal members, Tribal staff, and Tribal leaders in a friendly, courteous, and collaborative manner.
• Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and complete Tribal directives regarding housing programs and policies. Make decisions and provide recommendations to the Housing committee/Tribal Council for compliance with housing programs.
• Knowledge of project development and project management of housing projects.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation and contracting work for housing rehabs.
• Knowledge of federal procurement standards.
• Must operate and maintain confidentiality.

Application Process:
Submit the following:
• Completed Application
• Resume
• Documentation of Higher Education
• Minimum of two (2) paragraphs written narrative of applicants most pertinent housing skills, vision, and experience.
• Verification of Tribal Identification (if claiming Tribal or Indian Preference)
• All materials must be submitted to the Human Resources Office by 4:00 PM on the posted closing date. Incomplete applications or failure to submit the required documentation will result in disqualification.

APPLICATION PACKETS MAY BE SUBMITTED: via email to: jobs@chukchansi-nsn.gov

PRCI TRIBAL PREFERENCE:
In accordance with applicable Tribal law and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians (PRCI) Administration provides employment preference to enrolled PRCI Tribal Members. To qualify, applicants must submit valid proof of enrollment.

Tribal Members who meet the minimum qualifications will be given preference in hiring, promotion, transfer, and layoff decisions. During the interview process, PRCI Tribal Members will receive an additional 7.5 points (10% of the 75-point interview rubric). Non-PRCI Native American candidates will receive an additional 5 points (6.7% of the total points) in accordance with Indian Preference guidelines.

INDIAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
In compliance with 25 CFR Part 276 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(i), employment preference shall be given to qualified applicants who are enrolled members of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, and secondarily, to another qualified American Indian/Alaska Native Candidate.