Associate of Housing Development and Contracts

Unit: Exempt

Department: Leased Housing

Grade: 14

Salary Range: $84,499.57 - $106,740.79

Posting Date: Monday, November 18, 2024

Application Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2024

Application Procedure:

Please email your resume and cover letter (as an attachment, detailing your qualifications) to jobs@bostonhousing.org. no phone calls please. Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2024. Please be sure to identify the title of the position you are applying for in your email.

General Description:

ABOUT US:
Boston Housing Authority (BHA) fosters sustainable communities by providing quality affordable housing, bringing stability, opportunity, and peace of mind to thousands of low and moderate-income families across Greater Boston and the City of Boston as a whole. As the largest provider of affordable housing in Boston, one of the most expensive cities in the country, BHA understands housing as a crucial platform for individual, household, and community stability. Through its Public Housing communities and Section 8 rental assistance programs, BHA provides housing assistance and services to more than 58,000 low and moderate-income households, including families with children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. In all aspects of our operations, internally and externally, BHA is committed to breaking down the barriers to racial equity and justice in housing and related fields that disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: 
As a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, and military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. To the greatest extent possible, it is the policy of BHA to give preference in employment to BHA residents, leased housing residents, and low-income persons. As a housing authority, we recognize the historical role that residential racial segregation has played in the City of Boston. The BHA of today and in the future will actively address and dismantle barriers to becoming a diverse, equitable, and inclusive city.

ABOUT THE JOB: 
The Associate of Housing Development and Contracts reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel for Leased Housing and/or their designee. This position is responsible for oversight and management of all project based contractual matters for the Leased Housing Department including procurement, renewals, and rent increases for project based properties. The Associate also assists to ensure regulatory and policy compliance in the Leased Housing Department through the establishment and implementation of procedures, regular reporting protocols, and trainings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage all Section 8 project based contract solicitations, procurement, and administration.

• Ensure all contracts comply with federal, state and local procurement requirements.

• Provide guidance to all key stakeholders on project based housing procurement and eligibility requirements (including but not limited to, subsidy layering reviews, environmental reviews, appraisals, marketing plans, and accessibility requirements).

• Work closely with private developers and public officials on various compliance issues related to the conversion of public housing to project based vouchers through the United Stated Department of Housing and Urban Development Rental Assistance Demonstration and other available conversion methods.

• Assist in the preparation and drafting of all project based Housing Assistance payments contracts, and renewal contracts.

• Provide technical assistance to ensure the timely compliance with contract renewal requirements and admission standards as proscribed by federal housing law.

• Draft department-wide procedures, policies, and training materials on issues related to the relevant Housing Programs

• Provide guidance and suggested revisions to update the Program and Policy Documents to properly reflect procedural and regulatory changes to federal and state rental assistance programs.

• Review and interpret new and existing regulations and provide guidance to program Directors and managers as needed.

• Prepare relevant materials for implementation of regulations and statutory changes including drafting training manuals, policies, procedures, manuals, and forms.

• Responsible for reviewing the existing Leased Housing Department knowledge base, including FAQs and program advisories.

• When applicable, assist in preparing applications in response to Notices of Funding Availability (published by HUD or promulgated by other agencies) and oversee program implementation upon receipt of funding.

• Draft information papers concerning all aspects housing programs to various government, community and social service agencies.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

An advanced degree in law, business, economics, real estate, public administration or a related field is preferred. Must be able to analyze and interpret contract terms. At least four (4) years of progressive experience of operational activities (such as experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures, experience in low income housing programs, experience in evaluation of operations to obtain maximum effectiveness and efficiency). Background in program planning, program budgeting, program advising (both technical advice and direction to management); experience in training employees and making oral presentations. Previous experience with the Section Eight program, the Code of Federal Regulations, the Code of Massachusetts Regulations and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, Massachusetts State Sanitary Code, and Massachusetts landlord and tenant law are preferred. The successful candidate for this position shall also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as negotiation, problem solving, public speaking, organizational and quantitative skills.

BHA BENEFITS:
BHA's generous benefits package includes 14 paid holidays, 4 personal days, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks of paid sick leave, MBTA discounts, participation in the city's pension plan, and healthcare through the Commonwealth, and much more.