Housing and Community Development Department Director

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Our CommunityPrince William is the second largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a population of approximately 423,780 people, which represents a 48% growth since 2000. Prince William is a young community with a median age of 33.7 years and 44.5 percent of family households have children under 18 years of age. As of the end of June 2014, there were 84,194 students enrolled in public schools in the County. Although the elderly population is growing, it only accounts for 7.9 percent of the total population.

In recent decades, the population of Prince William County increasingly has become racially and ethnically diverse. The 2010 Census indicates that Prince William County is now a “majority minority” community, meaning that less than half of the population (48.7%) is reported as non-Hispanic and of one race - White. Between 2000 and 2013, according to the Census Bureau, the population of Hispanics of any race in the County grew by 244.3%; Asian/Pacific Islanders grew by 211.9%; Black/African Americans increased by 76.2%; Whites increased by 47.9% and American Indian/Alaskan Natives grew by 44.2%.

Prince William County has a highly educated workforce; more than 45 percent of our citizens have college degrees. As the center of Northern Virginia’s 1.1 million person workforce, Prince William is located 16 miles from Dulles International Airport, 18 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and less than 30 miles from the heart of Washington, D.C.

Prince William County is a wealthy community with a median household income of $95,268, making it twelfth among the largest counties in the United States. The unemployment rate is currently at 4.7%. The average home sold for $369,670 and 55 percent of all houses are single family detached, 25.6% are townhouses, 17.7% multi-family structures.

Our GovernmentPrince William County government is a vision and values

driven organization that supports the Board of County Supervisors and the community in

making the County a community of choice.

Our ValuesResponsibility

Integrity

Creativity

Teamwork

Excellence

Respect

Our VisionPrince William County government is an organization

where elected leaders, staff and citizens work together to make Prince William a community of choice.

We, as employees, pledge to do the right thing for the customer and community every time.

We, as a learning organization, commit to provide the necessary support and opportunities for each employee to honor this pledge.

We believe that valuable knowledge exists in all employees and recognize that improvements most often come from the people providing the service. We share information, consult with each other and work in teams and groups to make the best decisions and produce excellent results.

We are an organization of diverse, honest and hardworking employees who trust each other to do the right thing and make the right decisions every time. We are united around our commitment to the County’s Vision and Values. To this end, we believe in maximizing talent, skills and creativity.

We encourage continuous learning, having fun and recognizing achievements and contributions. We believe people are Prince William County’s most valuable asset and are committed to sharing the leadership responsibility for making our county the best while creating a legacy of excellence.

Our Leadership Philosophy

“Prince William County will be a community of choice with a strong diverse economic base where individuals and families choose to live and businesses choose to locate.” ~Strategic Vision Statement

Organizational Structure

The Office of Housing & Community Development develops affordable housing opportunities and neighborhood resources for low- and moderate-income area residents by implementing appropriate policies and programs, which provide a safe and healthy environment in which to work and play.

The Office of Housing & Community Development (OHCD) is a County agency that receives the vast majority of its funding from the federal government for federal housing programs such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),

Home Investment Partnerships program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP). The biggest of these programs is the HCVP, which currently provides rental assistance to an average of 1,764 low-income families in Prince William per month. Through this program, more than $29 million of federal money is brought into the Prince William economy each year, primarily through payments to landlords and homeowners.

Community Preservation & Development The Community Preservation & Development Division (CPD) administers several federal programs, they are the CDBG, HOME and the ESG programs. The County has a cooperative agreement with the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park to conduct their housing and community development activities. The largest portion of CDBG funds are devoted to housing rehabilitation activities of owner-occupied, low and moderate-income households. The ESG funding is provided to local shelters towards operating costs and programs to rapidly rehouse the homeless. The CPD Unit also manages and operates a seven (7) unit Transitional Housing Program, as well as the County’s Home Help Plus and Housing Preservation and Development Fund programs.

Rental Assistance The Rental Assistance Division manages the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, which is a federally funded rental assistance program. Funding is provided through HUD to assist eligible low-income County residents with obtaining safe, decent and affordable housing. The HCV program provides long-term rental assistance for eligible applicants. Within the HCV program, the Rental Assistance Unit also operates the Welfare-to-Work (WTW), Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), Non-Elderly Disabled (NED), Veteran Administration Supportive Housing (VASH) and HCV Home Ownership programs. The Rental Assistance Unit also manages the Housing for People with Aids (HOPWA) program.

Administrative SupportThe Administrative Support Division consists of the Director, Finance Unit and Administrative Unit. The Administrative Support Division manages the day-to-day operations for the Office of Housing and Community Development. The Finance Unit oversees all financial transactions and works with program managers and County staff to develop the budget for the agency. The Administrative Unit manages OHCD’s reception area, provides staff support, as well as oversee office management activities (i.e. ordering supplies, IT support) and provides administrative support to the Director.

The Office of Housing & Community Development

The Office of Housing & Community Development will develop affordable housing opportunities and neighborhoodresources for low and moderate-income area residents by implementing appropriate policies and programs, which

provide a safe and healthy environment in which to work and play. -Housing Department Mission

Job Summary & Selection Criteria

The most qualified individuals will be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process. Please send a letter of interest and resume to pwchrd@pwcgov.org. All submissions are strictly confidential.

Housing and Community Development Director

Prince William County is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Housing and Community Development Director. Duties include performing complex professional and administrative work as appointing authority in planning and managing a variety of housing and community development programs for Prince William County in cooperation with the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. Work involves overseeing all personnel programmatic and management functions; representing the County regarding efforts to establish and maintain affordable housing; negotiating State and Federal assistance contracts; developing complex housing finance mechanisms and proposing policy initiatives to the County Executive and Board of County Supervisors.

Works under general supervision of the Prince William County Housing Board and Deputy County Executive. Exercises full supervision over professional, para-professional and clerical staff, involved in all phases of the Housing and Community Development programs.

Preferred Skills

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs experience; Consolidated Housing and Community Development, Public & Indian Housing and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA); and administrative plans preparation experience; ability to maintain federally funded program and administrative budgets; and certification as Public Housing Manager (PHM), Section 8 Housing Manager (SHM) or Senior Professional Housing Manager (SPHM). Experience in supervising a staff of 28 or greater. Experience managing a budget of $25 million or greater.

Typical Tasks

• Plans, develops and administers the County housing assistance, community development and related programs which involves formulating department policies and procedures;

• Develops a cooperative effort with County agencies, neighboring jurisdictions, local non-profit organizations, industry representatives and the community at-large to generate resources and support;

• Identifies problems, assesses community needs and housing market; and recommends state and local legislative actions;

• Establishes long-term goals, setting performance standards and short-range objectives;

• Provides leadership and guidance for program managers and other professional staff;

• Assigns and reviews execution of program phases and activities through subordinate personnel;

• Allocates available resources to various programs and writes reports evaluating progress;

• Plans and administers key program activities such as annual budget, strategic plans for Office of Housing and Community Development and participation in the County’s strategic plan as it relates to Office of

Housing and Community Development;• Provides technical assistance on housing issues to the Board of County

Supervisors, the Housing Board and the County Executive;• Facilitates the establishment of County policies favorable to affordable

housing through interaction with development agencies;• Serves as chair on and provides support services for housing and

homelessness task forces as mandated or assigned by the County Executive or Board of County Supervisors and researches and evaluates economic and demographic trends and recommends related goals, results and policies;

• Represents the County on state and regional community planning committees, coordinating inter-agency efforts; makes presentations on program services at public and management meetings;

• Interprets department objectives and programs to civic and business groups, the Housing Advisory Board and the general public;

• Identifies local, state and federal funding sources for housing and homeless and related programs;

• Staffs, organizes, directs and reviews division operations which involves interviewing, hiring, corrective actions, training, counseling and evaluating subordinates.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of housing and community development program administration, including the following: financial management of programs, federal, state and local laws and regulations, principles, methods, regulations, and practices of publicly assisted housing, rehabilitation and housing development and finance; thorough knowledge of supervisory and managerial principles and practices; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to delegate authority, and plan, train and supervise others; ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with civic and community organizations, administrative officials, staff and the general public.

Education & Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, and Urban Planning or related field; and 5-7 years progressive professional level public or private sector work associated with management and supervision of Housing and Community Development Program Services including managing program finances and subordinate personnel and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and implementing directives; and 2-3 years managing and supervising a Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Special Requirements

A pre-employment background check including criminal history, work history, education verification and DMV records check will be conducted on the selected candidate.