Summary:
The Beaufort, South Carolina Housing Authority (BHA) is excited to welcome applications for a full-time Executive Director to lead the organization and further its mission of delivering federally subsidized housing and housing assistance to low-income families across Beaufort County, South Carolina.
BHA is a public entity formed in 1968 and governed by a seven-person Board of Commissioners, subject to the requirements of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. With a dedicated team of approximately 20 employees, BHA operates as a separate entity from the City of Beaufort and Beaufort County and is focused on serving the Beaufort community through high-quality housing programs and services.
BHA Programs and Portfolio
BHA currently owns and/or manages:
- 7 developments totaling 293 units of HUD Public Housing
- 642 Housing Choice Vouchers, including 28 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers (VASH)
- A non-profit affiliate, Lowcountry Housing and Redevelopment Corporation, consisting of 30 units of affordable housing.
- 13 single-family Neighborhood Stabilization Program homes
Why Beaufort?
Beaufort, South Carolina offers an exceptional quality of life in a welcoming coastal community. Residents enjoy a walkable downtown with shops and dining, and easy access to the waterfront, sea islands, and marshes for year-round outdoor activities such as boating, kayaking, fishing, and cycling. Beaufort offers a strong sense of community, local arts, cultural events, and family-friendly amenities. Nearby destinations, including Hunting Island State Park and scenic trails, complement excellent schools, healthcare, and services, making Beaufort a compelling place to build a career and a home.
Position Information
Job Title: Executive Director, appointed by and, in the absence of a definite term of office or a contract of employment, serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners.
Salary Range: $100,00 to $150,000 (subject to upward adjustment depending on education and experience)
Benefits: Competitive and comprehensive benefits package offered, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plan and other benefits
Terms of Employment: Regular, Full-Time
Reports To: Board of Commissioners
Job Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management, Social Work or closely related field supplemented with additional coursework and experience in business and/or public administration; extensive knowledge and experience in financial management and program administration (preferably in Federally assisted housing programs); thorough supervisory experience; considerable experience writing and administering grant funded initiatives; excellent organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills; dedicated attention to detail; or any equivalent combination of education or experience to provide critical knowledge, abilities and skills.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid South Carolina Driver’s License and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates. Must have a Public Housing Manager (PHM) certification or obtain the certification within twelve months of employment.
Nature of Work
The Executive Director position is a highly responsible, professional, supervisory, and administrative leadership role with responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing all operations and activities of BHA. The Executive Director advises the Board of Commissioners on housing and social service programs’ performance and supports the development and implementation of policies and programs required to carry out organizational initiatives.
Key aspects of the role include overseeing daily operations, addressing performance issues, ensuring compliance with governing rules and regulations, and maintaining effective relationships with federal, state and local officials. Additional responsibilities include oversight of all financial operations, ensuring the accurate and timely submission of required program data, and procurement of needed professional services, materials and supplies.
The Executive Director oversees a group of supervisory, administrative and maintenance support personnel who have functional responsibility over daily housing authority operations and functions. The Executive Director is empowered to employ, within budgetary limitations, all administrative, clerical and maintenance employees and to terminate such employees when necessary.
Job responsibilities require excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills; extensive knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to public housing authority operations and related programs; and thorough experience supervising and directing the activities of support staff.
Job performance is evaluated by the Board of Commissioners through review of the efficiency and effectiveness of all BHA operations, compliance with governing regulations, effectiveness in supervising staff and compliance with budgetary goals and objectives. All job-related duties are also subject to independent and HUD audits and annual inspection and review of housing properties.
A successful applicant must:
- Serve as the Executive Director and Secretary to the Board of Commissioners of the BHA.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for all BHA operations and ensure that all employees follow established operational policies and procedures.
- Oversee all accounting functions for the BHA including any grant funded programs; ensure the accuracy of program budgets and the proper allocation of all funds.
- Keep the Board of Commissioners advised of all relevant activities, programs, accomplishments and areas of concern.
- Oversee the development and implementation of BHA’s five-year plan and ensure the timely submission to HUD.
- Prepare monthly activity reports and bring items requiring Board action to the Board’s attention at regularly scheduled Board meetings and request special Board meetings as required.
- Approve all correspondence, notices and directives dealing with policies and procedures issued by the Board of Commissioners for clarity and soundness.
- Represent BHA and maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies, local officials, media representatives and community-based organizations.
- Oversee and review all personnel related decisions to ensure that all personnel policies and procedures are consistently applied and adhered to by staff.
- Receive bids for Board approval and execute contracts for work by others; monitor work in progress to ensure compliance with contractual provisions.
- Supervise the management and control of BHA’s payables, receivables, cash and other assets (including investments) associated with operating contracts, insurance administration and all internal and external operations.
- Supervise subordinates in administering all aspects of the agency’s administrative functions and maintenance programs.
- Supervise and be responsible for the development, operation and management of all low-rent public housing properties, non-profit programs and social service programs.
- Monitor and inspect new construction and rehabilitation activities in progress and upon completion.
- Review and ensure the proper recording of all employee sick and annual leave.
- Serve as Secretary to the Board of Commissioners, take minutes of Board meeting, and prepare and post public meeting agenda for the Board of Commissioners in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act.
- Review and implement regulations and notices from governmental and regulatory agencies.
- Maintain communications with resident organizations and periodically attend meetings and functions upon request.
- Ensure proper maintenance and update of all utility allowances.
- Oversee all procurement activities subject to the provisions of Federal, State and local laws and formally adopted Board procurement policies.
- Establish goals and objectives for BHA staff in an effort to meet and exceed the provisions set forth under PHAS for a “High Performing” Public Housing Authority.
- Oversee annual budgets for the housing authority and related grant funded programs and prepare budget revisions when required.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of all required reports to HUD (MASS, FASS, etc.) in accordance with established reporting guidelines, deadlines and procedures.
- Attend relevant public meetings, hearings and conferences and handle other public functions as required.
- Perform related duties as required.