Executive Director

The Billerica Housing Authority is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director. The candidate will be responsible for the overall administration of 271 units of public housing including 177 elderly, 12 family, 16 special population, 65 Section 8 and 1 BHA owner unit.

Qualifications: Minimum requirements include four (4) years’ experience in housing, community development, public administration, or a closely related field. Knowledge of the principles and practices of housing management or financial management required; at least four (4) years’ experience in a management role overseeing three (3) or more staff personnel is required; demonstrated written and verbal communication skills required; knowledge of law regulating State and Federal housing programs preferred; experience working with people of various socio-economic backgrounds. Must be bondable. While certification as a Public Housing Manager from a HUD approved organization is desired, it may be substituted by certification as a property manager or similar classification by a nationally recognized housing or real estate organization, or by certification as a MPHA of a DHCD-approved Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator Certification Program, or by certification from a DHCD approved certification program within one (1) year of hire. Excellent computer skills required. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of housing experience. The Executive Director is the Chief Administrator of the Housing Authority with the responsibility of planning, administering, directing supervising and coordinating all phases of the Authority’s daily operations including maintenance, staff supervision, tenant relations and communication with a five (5) member Board of Commissioners.

Salary will be based on DHCD Executive Director Salary Schedule. Minimum work schedule of 37.5 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, 8:00-4:00. Resumes will be accepted until 12/15/2014 and should be addressed to Mr. James F. O’Donnell, Chairman, Billerica Housing Authority, 16 River Street, Billerica, MA 01821. Please clearly mark ENVELOPE resume. Resumes received after the due date will not be accepted.