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Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia’s families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.
OUR MISSION
To help build strong, vibrant communities.
OUR VISION
For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.
OUR CULTURE
We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia’s families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.
OVERVIEW OF JOB:
DCA is seeking a Director for its Office of State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless. The mission of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless is to support organizations that provide housing and services for individuals and families striving to end their state of homelessness. These groups include: Non-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Community Homeless Provider Networks, and Public Programs. This position will serve as administrative support to the Housing Trust Fund Commission and provide the Commission with the financial management support customarily and reasonably required to account for Trust Fund revenues, expenses, and disbursem*nts. Such financial management activities include maintaining records of expenditures, disbursem*nts, receipts and revenues, reconciling bank statements, if any, and reporting on the financial activity and condition of the Commission to the Chairperson and to the Commission at its regular meetings. The Director will lead the establishment of housing accountability program(s) as well as manage the internal operations of the office including policy and planning, budgeting, monitoring and compliance, program development, management, and performance measures. The Director acts as the agency’s point person on issues related to the State Housing Trust Fund and Housing Accountability Program(s) and ensures that service delivery and program administration meet contractual commitments, program regulations, agency standards and the needs of clients. This position ensures that standard operating procedures are in place and adhered to by all applicable staff. This position also takes the lead in many collaborative efforts with other State agencies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Federal and State homeless and special needs programs
- Knowledge of funding mechanisms for the above program(s)
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Skill in monitoring and revising program policies and procedures
- Ability to manage governmental/private sector relationships
- Ability to exhibit creativity and flexibility in management and programmatic design
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Demonstrated skills in managing compliance efforts across a variety of programs
AGENCY SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree AND Four years of managing professional level staff OR Nine years of housing program experience AND Five years of management experience at the director level
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the agency specific minimum qualifications possess at least one of the following:
- Experience working with homeless service systems
- Experience working with one or more of the following programs: Shelter Plus Care, Emergency Solutions Grants, Prisoner Re-entry Program, Section 811, Continuum of Care/HMIS, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
- Experience with leading and achieving success on complex projects
- Relevant advanced degrees or training (J.D. or MPA)
- Significant grant writing history
WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT):
- This position is salaried, including hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week
- Periodic travel required, including air and car travel
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential
- Central office environment
PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 – 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845
Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.
Further, this position is a Section 3 Covered Position under the HUD Act of 1968 and individuals who are Section 3 Residents and/or related Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change. This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.
All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or nine (9) years of related professional experience which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or five (5) years of experience required at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.
