Executive Director

Waltham Housing Authority
110 POND STREET
WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02451-4505
TEL: (781) 894-3357; TDD: (781) 894-3357; FAX: (781) 894-7595

The Waltham (MA) Housing Authority seeks an experienced and qualified housing administrator for the full time position of Executive Director. The Executive Director will be responsible for the administration and operations of several government housing programs including 265 units of Federal Elderly/Disabled Housing; 295 units of State Family Housing; 219 units of State Elderly/Disabled Housing; 2 Barrier-Free Houses; 4 Developmentally Disabled Group Homes; 450 Section 8 vouchers and 35 State rental Vouchers.

The Executive Director is responsible for providing staff leadership to ensure compliance with Board policy and State and Federal regulations. A bachelor’s degree is required plus a minimum of eight years management experience in public housing, non-profit housing, community development or a closely related field, supervising a staff of ten or more. Working knowledge of housing finance, management practices, maintenance systems of public or private housing and laws regulating State and Federal housing programs is required. Candidates must have strong computer, verbal, writing and problem solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the Board of Commissioners, Federal, State and local officials, residents and people of various socio-economic and diverse backgrounds. A PHA or similar certification is preferred but may be obtained within one year of hiring. An advanced degree in a related field may substitute for up to 2 years experience. The successful candidate must pass CORI and a pre-employment physical to determine whether he/she can meet the job responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Salary is commensurate with experience and education and subject to DHCD salary guidelines and HUD regulations. This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to ED Search Committee, Waltham Housing Authority, 110 Pond Street, Waltham, MA 02451 or by E-mail to: walhous@tiac.net

Waltham Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.