Oakland Housing Authority-Executive Director-PD

Oakland Housing Authority-Executive Director-PD

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  Gans, Gans &Associates 7445 Quail Meadow Road, Plant City, FL 33565  813-986-4441 www.gansgans.com Executive Director Oakland, California
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  Page 2 Oakland HousingAuthority is one of the most successful in the Public Housing Authority industry, and OHA is also an MTW designated agency, with several affiliated nonprofit organizations that combined have an operating budget of over one billion dollars annually. OHA is a highly complex entity providing affordable housing to the City of Oakland residents through all conventional programs, many innovative local programs, aggressive real estate development activities, and police services. The Oakland Housing Authority is the largest owner of rental housing in the City of Oakland, providing homes to more than 16,000 families and individuals in Oakland while supporting healthy communities in neighborhoods all across the City. OHA is further engaged through an additional contract with HUD to provide housing assistance and contract administration for over 41,000 Multifamily households in Northern California. Within Oakland the Housing Authority manages 1,554 project-based Section 8 units, as well as over 750 public housing units managed in- house, and an additional 750 units managed through contracted management companies. The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) also oversees the administration of over 13,000 Housing Choice Vouchers that allow low-income families to rent in the private market, and 1,000 households through local MTW programs. OHA also provides innovative resident enrichment programs through its Community and Family Partnerships Department focused around employment and education, and community engagement. OHA oversee the OHA Police Department OHAPD), an internationally accredited law enforcement agency that provide state of the art community policing techniques. Position Summary The Executive Director has responsibility as the OHA chief executive for serving in the role of President, CEO, and Executive Director of several affiliate entities in addition to his/her primary role of overseeing and leading an OHA executive management team that directs and manages OHA’s core operating departments. The OHA operating departments provides services to clients and residents of OHA’s affordable housing communities, neighborhoods, and environments. The Executive Director may decide to provide direction of day to day operational responsibility for any combination of the OHA core operating departments. This individual will set the goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the OHA’s assisted housing, public housing and community and resident initiatives. The Executive Director will direct the key members of the leadership team on financial planning, budgeting, business priorities, and policy matters particularly as they relate to the departments as assigned. The Executive Director will maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the Board of Commissioners informed of all critical issues involving the organization, community, programs and initiatives. The Executive Director will develop the OHA’s strategy/mission/culture vision from the leadership to the staff level and seeking to coordinate and facilitate the assigned program area departments into a cohesive and seamless program facilitating the management of properties, facilities, compliance programs, as well as providing high quality affordable housing and services to authority participants. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of affordable housing, systems planning, community development, public sector regulations, and private sector property management practices. Strong administrative and leadership skills, as well as operational management ability of complex projects are needed. The Executive Director will be a collaborative and enthusiastic member of the management team and will establish positive cross-departmental processes, and positive relationships within the agency, the community, and among external partners. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities The position responsibilities and duties listed below describe the general nature and scope of work which may be required and assigned, as needed, including but not limited to the following: • Development and oversight of the execution of the strategy and management of OHA’s $1 billion operation and development programs which provide affordable housing to over 16,000 families in Oakland and over 41,000 families in Northern California through a separate contract with HUD. . • Oversight of the developing, establishing, and management of the OHA and its affiliates, annual budget preparation by the OHA Executive Management Team and submits it to the Board of Commissioners for approval. • Reviews annual budget implementation. performance and audits and prepares and submits reports on same to the Board of Commissioners. • Executes all resolutions and orders of the Board of Commissioners and requirements of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), preparing and reviewing board packets, executing contracts, agreements, and other documents. • Responsible for oversight and monitoring bank accounts and activities, authorizes expenditures, signs checks, maintains budget controls, and reviews financial and status reports. • Oversight of the developing, establishing, and maintaining all board documents, contracts, agreements, documents, and records for the Housing Authority and its affiliated entities. • Provides broad guidance in all phases of real estate development, acquisition renovation and modernization work, and new construction, done by the Authority.
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  Page 3 • Maintainsclose level of contact with the Board of Commissioners, keeping them informed of current situations and consulting with them as required on matters of policy and operations; arranges for meetings, plans agendas, provides data and study materials. • Attends board meetings as a professional member, advising and recommending on policies and matters such as fiscal affairs, construction and modernization of developments, and maintenance of existing properties. • Oversight of the establishing and maintaining an effective Human Resources function that provides efficient management of selection, training, and staff development of supervisory and executive staff. • Oversight of OHA’s Executive Management Team’s direction and management of core housing operations including: real estate development, property management and operations, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Programs, Special Needs and/or Local Housing Programs, Residential Asset Management, and Community or Resident Initiatives, and financial management and performance. Moving to Work (MTW) experience highly desired. • Establish operational goals, cross-departmental projects and objectives in support of the agency’s mission, priorities, and strategic initiatives. • Assists in maintaining strong positive relationships with state and federal agencies, community partners, unions, and stakeholders. • Maintains and provides guidance to the Board and staff based on thorough and current knowledge of of HUD regulations, laws, ordinances, and publications related to OHA programs and operations. • Researches new programs and sources of housing assistance funds; evaluates prospects and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. • Maintains positive public relations’ profile by participating in various advisory committees and professional organizations; attends public meetings as the Authority’s representative and prepares news releases as required. • Consults with individuals, groups, or agencies to develop health, educational, welfare, and recreational programs for residents, and to sponsor legislation beneficial to the Authority’s interests. • Represents the Housing Authority in meetings with HUD representatives, federal, state, and local officials, consultants, residents, and the general public. • Supervises and participates in the preparation of federal and other grant applications for funding; researches other sources of funding. • Prepares correspondence pertaining to the Board of Commissioners’ actions, broad policy matters, and complex or controversial matters. • Maintains a positive relationship and contact with various HUD officials in Washington, and at the Regional office. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications • Demonstrated strong leadership and administrative skills, as well as operational management experience as reflected by significant accomplishments and employment background. • Knowledge of the general operations and procedures of a Public Housing Authority (PHA) and of a PHA designated to operate as an MTW agency, and the HUD Multifamily programs. • Knowledge of the purposes, policies, and regulations of a PHA as established by the Board of Commissioners or as set forth by HUD regulations. • Knowledge of the HUD regulatory changes and goals, objectives, programs, enabling affordable housing and RAD implementation. • Knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws governing public housing and affordable housing funding and other subsidized housing programs which enable development and financing of affordable housing programs, particularly in a hard to develop market. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Political Science, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Public Administration or other related field. • At least seven years industry experience with five at an executive level in housing, community development, real estate, or related industry. How to Apply If you are interested in this exceptional opportunity, please submit a detailed resume immediately to: Ernest Barefield Gans, Gans & Associates, 7445 Quail Meadow Road, Plant City, FL 33565 Phone: (813) 986-4441 ext. 7127 Fax: (813) 986-4775 E-mail: [email protected] Should you have any questions in consideration of your own interest, or a referral of a colleague, please contact us at the number above.
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  Page 4 Oakland, CA Locatedon the east side of San Francisco Bay, Oakland offers 19 miles of coastline to the west and magnificent rolling hills to the east that afford one of the most beautiful views– a crystal clear bay, the Golden Gate and Oakland Bay bridges, and the majestic Pacific Ocean. Within its borders, Oakland features well-kept neighborhoods, a progressive, dramatically growing downtown, and superior cultural and recreational amenities. Some 80 different languages and dialects are spoken in the city, and a study conducted by the University of Wisconsin cited Oakland as being the most integrated city in the nation. Designated as an All-American City in 1993, Oakland is the center of the East Bay trade area, and is rich in history, impressive growth and a promising future. It’s a city of transportation, of health care, of government, of sports, of education, and of arts and culture. Neighborhoods Oakland has more than 50 distinct neighborhoods. The city's greater divisions include downtown Oakland and its greater Central Business District, Lake Merritt, East Oakland, North Oakland, West Oakland, and the Oakland Hills. East Oakland, which includes the East Oakland Hills, encompasses more than half of Oakland's land area, stretching from Lakeshore Avenue on the east shore of Lake Merritt southeast to the San Leandro border. North Oakland encompasses the neighborhoods between downtown and Berkeley and Emeryville. West Oakland is the area between downtown and the Bay, partially surrounded by the Oakland Point, and encompassing the Port of Oakland. In 2011, Oakland was ranked the 10th most walkable city in the United States. Lake Merritt, an urban estuary near downtown, is a mix of fresh and salt water draining in and out from the Oakland Harbor at the San Francisco Bay and one of Oakland's most notable features. It was designated the United States' first official wildlife refuge in 1870. Originally a marsh-lined wildlife haven, Lake Merritt was dredged and bordered with parks from the 1890s to the 1910s. Despite this reduction in habitat, Oakland is home to a number of rare and endangered species, many of which are localized to serpentine soils and bedrock. Lake Merritt is surrounded by residential and business districts, including downtown and Grand Lake. Climate Oakland has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate with an average of 260 sunny days per year. In general, the city features warm, dry summers, and mild, wet winters. Arts and culture Oakland has a significant art scene and claims the highest concentration of artists per capita in the United States. In 2013, Oakland was designated as one of America's top twelve art communities, recognizing Downtown (including Uptown), Chinatown, Old Oakland, and Jack London Square as communities "that have most successfully combined art, artists and venues for creativity and expression with independent businesses, retail shops and restaurants, and a walkable lifestyle to make vibrant neighborhoods. Galleries exist in various parts of Oakland, with the newest additions centered mostly in the Uptown area. Oakland ranked 11th in cities for designers and artists. The city is a renowned culinary hotbed, offering both a wide variety and innovative approaches to diverse cuisines in restaurants and markets, often featuring locally grown produce and international styles such as French, Italian, Portuguese/Spanish, Ethiopian, Asian, Latin American, as well as Caribbean, Southern United States/Louisiana Creole, etc., all of which reflects the culinary traditions of the city's ethnically diverse population. Historically a focal point of the West Coast blues and jazz scenes, Oakland is also home to musicians representing such genres as rhythm and blues, gospel, funk, punk, heavy metal, Rap/Gangsta rap, and hip hop. Sports Oakland currently has professional teams in two sports: baseball and football. The Oakland Athletics MLB club won three consecutive World Series championships in 1972, 1973, and 1974, and appeared in another three consecutive World Series from 1988 to 1990, winning their fourth championship in 1989. Oakland's former basketball team, the Golden State Warriors won the 1974–75, 2014–15, 2016–17, and the 2017–18 NBA championships, while losing in 2016 and 2019. The Oakland Raiders of the NFL won Super Bowl XI in 1976, Super Bowl XV in 1980, and
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  Page 5 Super BowlXVIII in 1983, while they were in Los Angeles. They also appeared in Super Bowl II in 1967 and Super Bowl XXXVII in 2002. The Raiders left Oakland for Los Angeles in 1982, where they won a third Super Bowl championship and returned to Oakland in 1995. The Warriors announced in April 2014 that they will leave Oakland once their new arena is built across the Bay in San Francisco, while the Raiders are in the process of relocating to Las Vegas. On March 27, 2017, it was confirmed the Raiders would be moving to Las Vegas. On November 28, 2018, the Athletics announced plans to build a new ballpark at Howard Terminal, set to open in 2023. Parks and recreation Oakland has many parks and recreation centers which total 5,937 acres. In its 2013 ParkScore ranking, The Trust for Public Land, a national land conservation organization, reported that Oakland had the 18th best park system among the 50 most populous U.S. cities. In 2013, Oakland ranked 4th among American cities as an urban destination for nature lovers.