Director of Housing Services

Jersey Digs; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

Township of Montclair seeks a visionary Director of Housing Services to lead the newly formed Department of Housing Services, unifying affordable housing, rent controls, and related programs. The role reports to the Township Manager and directs policy formation, compliance, and grant partnerships to advance housing affordability and community sustainability.

Qualifications include a relevant bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years in municipal housing with 2–3 years in executive management, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Real Estate, Housing or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years in municipal housing, affordable housing administration, community development, or housing policy; 2–3 years in executive management.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and administrative direction across all divisions in the Department of Housing Services.
• Develop and implement strategic housing policies and ordinances aligned with NJ UHAC and Fair Share obligations.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local housing regulations and manage the Affordable Housing Monitoring System.
• Identify and secure grant funding and cultivate partnerships with public and private stakeholders.

Skills

Executive Leadership

Housing policy

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Admin, Public Policy, Real Estate, Housing

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

The Township of Montclair is seeking a visionary, highly skilled, and dynamic executive professional to serve as the inaugural Director of Housing Services. Operating under the direction of the Township Manager, the Director will lead the newly established Department of Housing Services, unifying critical municipal housing functions into a comprehensive, proactive division dedicated to housing affordability, quality, and community sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Department Leadership: Provide executive leadership and administrative direction across all departmental divisions, including Affordable Housing / Municipal Housing Liaison oversight, Rent Control, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) operations, Uniform Construction Code / Code Enforcement, Home Improvement programs, and Homeless Services.
• Strategic Housing Policy: Develop and implement strategic housing policies, affordable housing production and preservation strategies, and municipal ordinances aligned with New Jersey UHAC, Fair Share housing obligations, and the Township Master Plan.
• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee compliance with federal, State, and local housing regulations, monitor deed-restricted units and administrative agents, and manage the Affordable Housing Monitoring System.
• Grants & Partnerships: Identify and secure grant funding, cultivate partnerships with public and private stakeholders, and provide expert professional advice to the Township Manager, governing body, Planning Board, and Housing Commission.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Real Estate, Housing, or a related field (Master’s degree strongly preferred; extensive professional management experience in municipal housing administration may substitute for degree requirements).
• Experience: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Real Estate, Housing, or a related field (Master’s degree strongly preferred; extensive professional management experience in municipal housing administration may substitute for degree requirements). Experience: Minimum of three to five (3-5-) years of progressively responsible professional experience in municipal housing, affordable housing administration, community development, or housing policy, including 2 to 3 years in an executive management and supervisory capacity.
• Expertise: Comprehensive working knowledge of New Jersey affordable housing statutes, UHAC, Fair Share Housing Act, Municipal Land Use Law, HUD programs (Section 8), and municipal government operations.

Position Details

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Department: Department of Housing Services
• Reports To: Township Manager
• Compensation: $96,276-$155,029 commensurate with qualifications and applicable municipal salary structure.
• Benefits: Pension and Benefits

Closing Date

This job posting will remain open until filled; the Township reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process.