Deputy Director

Ocala Housing Authority is more than just housing. We are committed to building strong communities that will foster personal growth and self-sufficiency. In order to continue our mission successfully, we are searching for a Deputy Director. This position plays a vital role assisting the CEO in overseeing operations.

This position is industry specific.

• Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration, Planning, Finance, Accounting, or related field is required; MBA or comparable Master’s Degree is HIGHLY preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in the management or administration of public housing, rental assistance, other affordable housing programs, or equivalent HUD experience at a senior level of responsibility.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with resident organizations
• Minimum of five (5) years of federal procurement and grants administration experience
• Significant experience in project management, technical assistance, and/or consulting in the areas of affordable housing or related public programs.
• Current certification as Public Housing Executive Management and Housing Choice Voucher Executive Management issued by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Professionals (NAHRO), Nan McKay, or its equivalent from another nationally recognized organization may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience
• History of effective supervision of professional and technical staff, including supervision of program leaders.
• Track record of high level of responsibility with grant applications, strategies, administration, and management
• Experience working in the public housing authority industry is HIGHLY preferred Licensure
• Possession of a valid Florida drivers license and automobile insurability by OHA’s insurance carrier.
• Certified in the following, or become certified within two (2) years of employment acceptance: Public Housing Executive Manager (PHM), Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Executive Manager, and HUD Certified Housing Counselor
• Excellent references and résumé stability (Longevity is prized by OHA). Salary is commensurate with experience paying between $110,000 and $120,000 per year.

OHA is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency that provides rental, pre- and post-purchase, and foreclosure intervention counseling to residents of Marion County at no charge. The OHA owns 185 public housing units and 48 market-rate units; administers 1,511 Housing Choice Vouchers (Traditional, VASH, FUP, EHV), and the following programs: Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), Resident Opportunities Self-Sufficiency (ROSS), homeownership, lease-to-own, and Permanent Supportive Housing.

Please send resume to ***email_hidden***.