Operations Director — Public Housing & Capital Projects

Tifton Housing; Tifton (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tifton Housing Authority is seeking a Director of Operations to join our leadership team. The role oversees agency operations, housing programs, site compliance, procurement, contracts, and capital improvements.

The successful candidate will manage maintenance and housing departments, ensure HUD compliance, and partner with the Executive Director to achieve operational excellence and strong fiscal stewardship.

Qualifications

• Experience with HUD programs and public housing operations.
• Proven leadership and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of procurement, contracts, and capital improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agency operations, housing programs, site compliance, procurement, contracts and capital improvement projects.
• Supervise maintenance and housing departments; ensure regulatory compliance and HUD performance.
• Support Executive Director and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

HUD programs

Public housing operations

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

The Tifton Housing Authority is seeking a qualified and experienced Director of Operations to join our leadership team. The Director of Operations assists the Executive Director with the oversight of agency operations, housing programs, site compliance, capital improvement projects, procurement, contracts, and project management.

The successful candidate will supervise the maintenance and housing departments, audit site and program files, monitor operational and regulatory compliance, and ensure contracts, procurement, and capital projects are completed in accordance with HUD requirements, Agency policies, approved budgets, and contract specifications.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and project management skills, along with knowledge of HUD programs, public housing operations, procurement, and capital improvement projects. Experience working with a Public Housing Agency is highly desirable.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the Agency's commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and achieving the highest possible HUD performance ratings.

Applications may be obtained from and returned to the Administrative Office located at 1425 North Tift Avenue, Bldg. 15, Tifton, GA between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026. You may also request an application be emailed to you by calling the office at 229-382-5434 . Applications and/or resumes may be submitted beginning, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Applications/resumes may be mailed to the Tifton Housing Authority, P. O. Box 12, Tifton, GA 31793 or emailed to [e-mail] .

Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

The Tifton Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.