ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – PUBLIC HOUSING
Chapel On The Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
Summary
The Assistant Director for Public Housing provides leadership and operational oversight for the Town’s Public Housing division. This position supports the Director of Housing and Community Development in implementing strategic initiatives, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role focuses on advancing the Town’s Public Housing program, while fostering a culture of respect, equity, and resident engagement.
Essential Functions
Assist the Director in planning, organizing, and directing Public Housing operations, programs, and services.
Lead the development and implementation of the Public Housing Repositioning Plan.
Supervise and mentor Public Housing staff; oversee work assignments, performance evaluations, and professional development.
Help develop, monitor, and manage Public Housing budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with funding requirements.
Ensure adherence to HUD regulations and other applicable laws and policies.
Analyze operational data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Engage with residents and community partners to promote community, transparency, and collaboration.
Identify and implement best practices for housing management, maintenance, and resident services.
Support strategic planning and policy development for the Public Housing division.
Serve as an active member of the Department and Town-wide Senior Leadership Teams.
Serve as Acting Director when required.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of
Federal, state, and local public housing regulations and funding programs.
Public Housing redevelopment and renovation strategies, including the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program.
Best practices in property management.
Budget development and financial management.
Supervisory principles and organizational leadership.
Skills In
Staff supervision and team building.
Negotiation and conflict resolution.
Data analysis and report preparation.
Effective communication and public engagement.
Ability To
Model behaviors consistent with the Town’s Values of RESPECT.
Build strong relationships with residents, staff, and external partners.
Manage resources effectively and implement innovative solutions.
Deliver clear and concise written and oral presentations.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s in public administration, planning, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in public housing management, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Experience with local government operations desirable.
A combination of years of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties will be considered.
Supplemental Information
Valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Employees will be subject to the Drug and Alcohol free Workplace Policy.
Employees will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.
Health and Dental Insurance Health and dental insurance are effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical and dental insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the medical plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members. Employees are responsible for the full cost of dependent dental insurance.
Retirement Health Savings Plan Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part‑time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre‑tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.
Paid Time Off
Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.
Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.
Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non‑cumulative.
Local Government Retirement System All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre‑tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
NC 401(k) – The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Empower.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by MissionSquare.
Disability Insurance
Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee’s base income up to $462 per week for non‑job related injuries.
Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.
Life Insurance The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.
Direct Deposit All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits
Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at Civic Federal Credit Union.
Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites.
Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment.
Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period.
Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing.
What interests you most about this position and working for the Town of Chapel Hill?
Briefly describe your familiarity with HUD regulations, property management, and other public housing compliance requirements.
Have you worked with public housing redevelopment or repositioning strategies, such as RAD? If so, what was your role?
Briefly describe your experience working in a government setting.
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Essential Functions
Assist the Director in planning, organizing, and directing Public Housing operations, programs, and services.
Lead the development and implementation of the Public Housing Repositioning Plan.
Supervise and mentor Public Housing staff; oversee work assignments, performance evaluations, and professional development.
Help develop, monitor, and manage Public Housing budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with funding requirements.
Ensure adherence to HUD regulations and other applicable laws and policies.
Analyze operational data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Engage with residents and community partners to promote community, transparency, and collaboration.
Identify and implement best practices for housing management, maintenance, and resident services.
Support strategic planning and policy development for the Public Housing division.
Serve as an active member of the Department and Town-wide Senior Leadership Teams.
Serve as Acting Director when required.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of
Federal, state, and local public housing regulations and funding programs.
Public Housing redevelopment and renovation strategies, including the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program.
Best practices in property management.
Budget development and financial management.
Supervisory principles and organizational leadership.
Skills In
Staff supervision and team building.
Negotiation and conflict resolution.
Data analysis and report preparation.
Effective communication and public engagement.
Ability To
Model behaviors consistent with the Town’s Values of RESPECT.
Build strong relationships with residents, staff, and external partners.
Manage resources effectively and implement innovative solutions.
Deliver clear and concise written and oral presentations.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s in public administration, planning, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in public housing management, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Experience with local government operations desirable.
A combination of years of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties will be considered.
Supplemental Information
Valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Employees will be subject to the Drug and Alcohol free Workplace Policy.
Employees will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.
Health and Dental Insurance Health and dental insurance are effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical and dental insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the medical plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members. Employees are responsible for the full cost of dependent dental insurance.
Retirement Health Savings Plan Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part‑time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre‑tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.
Paid Time Off
Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.
Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.
Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non‑cumulative.
Local Government Retirement System All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre‑tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
NC 401(k) – The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Empower.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by MissionSquare.
Disability Insurance
Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee’s base income up to $462 per week for non‑job related injuries.
Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.
Life Insurance The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.
Direct Deposit All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits
Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at Civic Federal Credit Union.
Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites.
Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment.
Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period.
Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing.
What interests you most about this position and working for the Town of Chapel Hill?
Briefly describe your familiarity with HUD regulations, property management, and other public housing compliance requirements.
Have you worked with public housing redevelopment or repositioning strategies, such as RAD? If so, what was your role?
Briefly describe your experience working in a government setting.
Required Question
#J-18808-Ljbffr