Housing Director

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians is seeking a Housing Director to lead the Housing Department, directing operations, grant management, housing development, and compliance with NAHASDA.

The role requires strategic planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and collaboration with tribal partners. The position is full-time with benefits and onsite work, with regional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in housing management, public administration, community development, urban planning, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in housing, community development, or related program administration with a Tribal, public, or private agency.
• Experience working with housing programs, grants, or community development initiatives, including compliance and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize department records.
• Create and complete data collection; ensure goals and objectives are met through data gathering.
• Maintain relations with office staff, Tribal Members, Housing Boards, and Tribal Council.
• Regional travel for work is required.
• Collaborate with tribal, state, and federal partners to coordinate grants and events.
• Submit reports and respond to tribal, local, and state grant information needs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to comply with housing programs/grants (e.g., smoke-free, drug-free).
• Respect Native American history and culture.
• Abide by PRCI policies and structure.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Board of Commissioners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in housing management, public administration, community development, urban planning, or a closely related field

Equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling at least three (3) additional years

Job description

Job Title: Housing Director

Department: Housing

Reports To: Board of Commissioners

Classification: Exempt

Status: Full-Time w/Benefits

Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000/DOE

Location: Onsite

JOB SUMMARY

The employee occupying this position is responsible for planning and administering, directing, supervising, and coordinating all phases of the PRCI Housing Department operations, to include operations and maintenance, grant management, housing development, and all regulations related to the Housing Department, and the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (NAHASDA). Additionally, the Housing Director must assess housing needs, develop a strategy, and solidify plans to meet the identified housing needs of the Tribe. The position requires management of PRCI approved housing programs and budgets and/or monitors the work of the qualified specialists.

Job postings remain open for up to thirty (30) days or until a qualified candidate is selected. The organization reserves the right to close a posting at any time without prior notice, based on the hiring needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for maintaining and organizing department records.
• Experience in creating and completing data collection. Must have experience in achieving goals and objectives by completion of data collection.
• Maintain an effective relationship with all office staff, Tribal Members, Housing Boards, and Tribal Council.
• Regional work-related travel required.
• Work alongside tribal, statewide, and federal partners to increase coordination of activities, grants, and events.
• Submit reports as required and respond to Tribal, local, and state needs for grant information as is required to maintain, apply for various federal, state grants for the PRCI housing programs as directed.
• Must plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to comply with various housing programs/grants (i.e. smoke free, drug free, etc.).
• Knowledge, acceptance, and respect of Native American/Native Indian history and culture.
• Abide by the PRCI policies, procedures, and structure.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Board of Commissioners.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in housing management, public administration, community development, urban planning, or a closely related field.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling at least three (3) additional years may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in housing, community development, or related program administration with a Tribal, public, or private agency.
• Demonstrated experience working with housing programs, grants, or community development initiatives, including compliance and reporting requirements.
• At least one (1) year of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, or Tribal communities.
• Experience reviewing, preparing, or interpreting grant, regulatory, or legal documents related to housing or community programs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally as required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

TRIBAL PREFERENCE

In accordance with applicable Tribal law and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians (PRCI) Administration provides employment preference to enrolled PRCI Tribal Members. To qualify, applicants must submit valid proof of enrollment. Tribal Members who meet the minimum qualifications will be given preference in hiring, promotion, transfer, and layoff decisions. During the interview process, PRCI Tribal Members will receive an additional 7.5 points (10 % of the 75-point interview rubric). Non-PRCI Native American candidates will receive an additional 5 points (6.7 % of the total points) in accordance with Indian Preference guidelines.

INDIAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT

In compliance with 25 CFR Part 276 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(i), employment preference shall be given to qualified applicants who are enrolled members of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, and secondarily, to another qualified American Indian/Alaska Native Candidate.