Housing Director jobs in Houston, TX

About Harris County Community Services Department:

This office is focused on addressing the housing, infrastructure and public service needs of the low to moderate-income community in Harris County. This is accomplished through a process of securing and managing grants from the U.S. Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and partnerships with other government and non-profit agencies, resulting in a variety of programs, projects, and services.

Single Family Housing Director Overview:

Responsible for the overall administration of single-family housing programs and related policies. Leads all activities of single-family housing development, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and home ownership. Coordinates staff to successfully implement housing and related projects funded and approved by the State of Texas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other state and/or federal funding agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leads single family housing program design and implementation, federal compliance, professional development, and strategic goals attainment.

• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates federally funded housing programs.

• Coordinates progress monitoring instruments and methods. Reviews program records, goals, and objectives, tracking procedures.

• Produces regular progress reports.

• Cultivates and coaches’ diverse team of varying skilled professionals and contractors to provide prompt, effective customer service, educate stakeholders of program design, meet federal compliance, and achieve other goals towards the department and County's mission and vision.

• Partners with other Harris County departments and external stakeholders to support efficient and effective program execution, ensuring compliance with established guidelines, planning and coordination, and delivering on performance.

• Represents the department and County with funders, Commissioners, and other community.

• Other duties as assigned.

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

• Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• A master’s degree in the area of public administration, urban planning, business administration, or related field is desired.

Experience:

• Experience working in government or other similar large capacity and production entity.