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Director of Housing/Community Action Programs (Shasta County)

ABOUT THE POSITION 
Under general direction to administer the County's various housing and community action programs and to perform related assignments as directed. 

The Community Action Agency provides leadership, advocacy, and services assisting low-income and disadvantaged persons to achieve self-sufficiency. 

The Housing Authority administers the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program through a contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Housing Authority also assists local efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities to low-income residents. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 
Serves as Executive Director of the County Housing Authority and Community Action Agency; plans, organizes and directs a wide range of programs designed to assist low and moderate income families; reviews and evaluates program operations for compliance and efficiency; identifies and acquires grant funding and the commitment of community resources for the maintenance and expansion of services to those in need; oversees extensive housing support programs consisting of rental assistance payments for eligible families, home purchase programs, and a variety of low interest rehabilitation loans and grants; manages a major real estate loan portfolio for the purpose of providing financial support for community development services on a County-wide basis; administers a network of community volunteer programs, including the Community Volunteer Center, VISTA, and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP); administers a federally funded emergency food and shelter program through various non-profit organizations; administers contracts relating to the homeless, victims of domestic violence, senior programs and other social services; coordinates economic development and redevelopment activities with outside agencies; community partnership with the NorCal Continuum of Care coalition; develops annual and long-term departmental objectives, prepares budgets and monitors expenditure controls; supervises and trains staff.

IDEAL CANDIDATE 
The ideal candidate has experience as a manager in city or county housing programs; has experience as a leader in multi-agency based programs; has a bachelor's degree; has skills as an excellent communicator; has good collaboration skills and has the ability to navigate in a political environment.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES 
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00p.m., on June 5, 2020. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/shasta