ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Address: 1100 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 

Salary determined by experience.

This position will remain open until business needs are met.

This position provides executive oversight and strategic direction for the Rental Development; Community Development and Revitalization; Housing Solutions; and Asset Management divisions.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

This position provides executive oversight and strategic direction for the Rental Development; Community Development and Revitalization; Housing Solutions; and Asset Management divisions.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage Program Administrators to ensure their programs are operated in conformance with applicable laws and regulations; setting and meeting goals, utilizing Standard Work to ensure efficiency of operation and consistency of output and that there is sufficient communication within each Program and between Programs to enable problem solving and continuous improvement; interact with the general public in a professional and "business-like" manner.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to develop and implement policies and procedures, set and achieve goals and adjust plans to respond to the needs of department constituents.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with government and private entities with which the department associates in the conduct of business related to Program areas. Represent the department through meetings, speaking engagements, celebratory events, workshops, conferences and other public events.
• Coordinate the research, development and implementation of new programs as determined by the Governor and Director.
• Coordinate the development of the Departments Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ensuring timely and compliant submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Coordinate the development of the Qualified Allocation Plan in accordance with Section 42 of the U.S. Department of Treasury ensuring public input is considered, new policy is implemented and compatibility with the housing market is achieved for the maximum production of quality affordable housing.
• Continuously assess the workload of Programs staff to ensure staffing is commensurate with workload both adding and reducing man hours or staff positions as necessary to maintain efficiency of operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The most highly qualified candidates will have knowledge of laws and regulations governing federal funding sources administered by the agency including National Housing Trust Fund, Community Development Block Grant Program, HOME Investment Partnership Program, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, the Low- Income Housing Tax Credit Program, private activity bonds, Continuum of Care and State Housing Trust Fund. Knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations governing the Consolidated Plan and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. Knowledge of Section 42 of the Department of Treasury as it relates to the administration of the LIHTC program. Knowledge of principles and practices of employee management and engagement. Knowledge of housing development and finance, contract management, asset management and compliance related to affordable multifamily housing.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.

For more information about the Arizona Department of Housing, please visit our website at housing.az.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.