Director of Planning

Dhantx; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Work: 4.5 or 4-Day Week

Paid Time Off & 12 Holidays

Retirement Plan 5% Employer + 457(b)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Dallas Housing Authority seeks a Director of Planning to oversee capital programs and related planning activities in North Texas. The role supports DHA’s mission to provide affordable housing and access to resources, coordinating budgets and reporting with Capital Programs staff.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and management experience in housing or construction, with knowledge of HUD regulations and strong budgeting, leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of management experience required.
• Experience with planning development of housing or construction activities preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Knowledge of HUD/Federal regulations and ADA accessibility standards a plus.
• Strong budgeting, reporting and records management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares DHA’s Annual and Five Year PHA Plans inclusively with related activities.
• Develops and monitors capital expense budgets for grant-funded developments.
• Manages Capital Fund Program budgets and reporting requirements prior to submission.
• Collaborates with DHA’s Resident Advisory Board for plans and capital initiatives.
• Prepares amendments to Capital Fund, Annual and Five-Year Plans as needed.
• Monitors obligation and expenditure activity to meet program requirements.
• Ensures timely submission of reports and documentation.
• Assists Development team with closing real estate transactions with HUD and lenders.

Skills

Policy knowledge

HUD/Federal regs knowledge

Budgeting systems

Records management

PC proficiency

Construction planning

Communication skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Mathematical calculations

Deadline management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years management experience

Job description

Join the team dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions across North Texas.

At DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, our mission is to provide quality, affordable housing and access to supportive resources across the region. As the Director of Planning, you play an important role in helping us fulfill this mission by performing and managing complex administrative function in support of Capital Programs.

Enjoy these benefits when you join the DHA team!

Flex Work: 4.5 or 4-Day Work Week

Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution & 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program: Financial, Legal, Mental Health and Counseling

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Section 125 Pre-Tax Cafeteria Plan

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Term Life Insurance: Short- and Long-term Disability Plans

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits DHA’s Annual and Five Year PHA Plans, including all activities related to the Plans’ preparation and submission.
• Working with Capital Programs and property staff, develops and monitors capital expense budgets for grant-funded developments.
• Develops, prepares, and submits DHA’s Capital Fund Program budgets; monitors expenditures; works with staff to ensure all reporting requirements are met; prepares or reviews all Capital Fund Program reports and budgets prior to submission.
• Works with DHA’s Resident Advisory Board (RAB) in the development of the Annual and PHA-Plans and the Capital Fund Plans; prepares meeting notices, agenda, minutes, etc. as needed for the RAB;
• Prepares and submits amendments as necessary to DHA’s Capital Fund, Annual and Five-Year PHA Plans.
• Monitors obligation and expenditure activity to ensure program requirements are met.
• Ensures timely submission of reports.
• Works with DHA Development team to assist with the timely closing of real estate transactions including with meeting the requirements of financial partners including HUD and lending institutions.

Knowledge and Skills for Success

A successful Director of Planning has…

• Knowledge of DHA policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of HUD and Federal regulations, building codes and ADA accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of personnel rules and budgeting systems.
• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
• Skill in planning, designing, and reviewing a variety of construction/renovation projects.
• Skill in interpreting oral, written, technical information and data dealing with complex variables to identify, analyze and solve construction/development problems.
• Skill in leadership, coordinating staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Skill in reviewing and performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in working under pressure of deadlines and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other DHA staff.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
• The ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of people.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Construction Management or related field
• Three (3) years of management level experience with direct responsibility for planning development of housing or construction related activities
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

DHA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all employees and applicants are treated equally without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

Applicants are considered for all positions, and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, familial status or age.

We perform drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks on all individuals offered a position at Dallas Housing Authority.

All offers of employment are conditional upon verification of information obtained as the result of DHA's investigation and testing.

Any misstatement or omission of a fact relevant to original appointment or nature of work assignment will result in dismissal later.

A Resume will not be substituted for completing the Employment History section on the application.

A P.O. Box address will not be accepted for the address. The Application will not be processed without a physical street address.