Assistant Director - Housing

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe; Kingston (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is seeking an Assistant Director to help plan, manage, and operate the Housing Authority in Kingston, WA. The role supports budgeting, grants, construction and program management while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective coordination with staff and the Board.

Under the Executive Director, you may handle specific housing functions or broader operations, with occasional travel and one remote work day per week. A 4-year degree is required or in progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public administration or commitment to complete within 4 years of hire or related field.
• Moderate computer skills are required.
• Proven ability to resolve complex and difficult issues.
• Ability to assist in preparation of reports, grants and contracts.
• 2 years minimum experience working with Tribal Governments.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and coordinates with Resident Services.
• Assists in planning, management and operations of Housing Authority.
• Oversees Tribal Hard Dollar grant programs and financial education initiatives for homebuyers.
• Assists in management, operation, and planning of Housing Authority projects.
• Represents Housing Authority in meetings with HUD and other agencies.
• Maintains compliance with HUD regulations and grant requirements.
• Acts on behalf of Executive Director in their absence.
• May attend conferences with the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners.

Skills

Public administration

Problem solving

Report writing

Grant coordination

Tribal government experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe - Kingston, WA 98346, Position Type: Full Time - 30 - 40 hrs/week, Education Level: 4 Year Degree - Required, Salary Range: $83,069.00 - $112,142.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Occasional travel to trainings, Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, the Assistant Director is responsible for assisting in the planning, management, administration, and operations of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Housing Authority. At the discretion of the Executive Director, the Assistant Director may be involved in all aspects of the Housing Authority operations or may be primarily responsible for specific Housing Authority functions (i.e., program management, budgeting, grants, maintenance, construction, etc.). the Assistant Director may act on behalf of the Executive Director in his/her absence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises the Lead Maintenance staff and other employees as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Works closely with Resident Services supervisor to ensure coordination of staff teams.
• Assists in the management and implementation of all aspects of the Housing Authority or for specific functions of the Housing Authority as assigned by the Executive Director and/or the Boad of Commissioners.
• The Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing and administering Tribal Hard Dollar grant programs, ensuring effective management and operation.
• The Assistant Director plays a key role in scheduling and facilitating financial awareness and education initiative for homebuyers, overseeing programs to enhance their financial literacy and empower informed decision-making in the homebuying process.
• Assists in the management, operation, and compliance of all existing Housing Authority projects, and in the planning of future projects.
• Assist in policy and procedure formation, analysis and evaluation.
• Keeps informed on regulations, legislation and innovations in the field of public housing.
• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Housing Construction/Project Manager or Executive Director in his/her absence.
• May attend conferences and meetings with the Executive Director and/or Board of Commissioners, with local, state and federal agencies.
• Serves as first point of contact for tenant and community members.
• This position is eligible for routine remote work of up to one day per week. The schedule must be discussed with and approved by the Executive Director and may be subject to change depending on role and department need.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration or commitment to complete within 4 years of hire or related field.
• Moderate computer skills are required.
• Proven ability to resolve complex and difficult issues.
• Ability to assist in preparation of reports, grants and contracts.
• 2 years minimum experience working with Tribal Governments.

Requirements:

• Ability to foster and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees.
• Ability to consult and work with attorneys and consultants to prepare/revise rental lease agreements, home buyer contracts and other legal documents.
• Ability to confer and engage with HUD to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to work with and assist tribal grant writers to identify appropriate grant opportunities that can assist with funding Housing Authority projects.
• Ability to present issues to the Housing Board of Commissioners and Tribal Council in a professional manner that leads to decisions and resolutions.
• Ability to work with and understand the requirements of HUD, NAHASDA and LIHTC and other grant agency requirements and regulations.
• Ability to prepare/write updates and reports for the Housing Board of Commissioners and funding agencies in a clear, concise, professional manner.
• Ability to track progress and ensure completion of a project on time and on budget.
• Ability to organize and maintain records consistent with HUD regulations.
• Ability to understand building and code requirements.
• General understanding of Tribal procurement, contracts, inspection requirements and construction projects.
• Working knowledge of personnel, materials, equipment, and terminology associate with Housing construction projects.
• Ability to budget and track expenditures.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.

Travel Requirements:

• Local, statewide and out of state travel is required.