EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
In the unclassified service, Executive Director Council on Affordable Housing is appointed rather than examined for, and its pay is often negotiated case by case.
The requirements come down to a master's degree and 8 years of relevant experience.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Examples of work
- As Chief Administrative Officer of the Council, supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluation and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
- Directs the fiscal operations of the Council including the preparation and submission of budgets and appropriation requests, accounting of funds, procurement, disbursements, and overall fiscal integrity and efficient utilization of funds.
- Negotiates contracts for consulting services as necessary for the proper operation of the Council or to implement the policies of the Council. Any such contract which exceeds $7,500 must be approved by the Council.
- Makes recommendations to the Council Regarding policies, municipal fair share housing plan approvals and denials, housing elements, etc., as well as other matters within the scope of the Council's jurisdiction.
- Represents the Council before relevant interested organizations, governmental bodies, and the general public.
- Coordinates the activities of the Council and acts as a liaison with agencies of federal, state and local government.
- Directs the preparation of reports and the establishment and maintenance of records necessary to, or required by, legislation and the Fair Housing Act or as directed by the Council.
- Acts as hearing officer in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Housing Act and the rules and regulations established by the Council.
- Acts as Secretary to the Council and is responsible for the keeping of minutes of the Council meetings and the distribution of the same as required by law. Acts as repository of the Council's official seal.
- Undertakes such other activities as may be periodically assigned by the Council.
- <b>REQUIREMENTS
- Education</b>
- Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in a field related to administration, land use or resources protection.
Experience
Eight (8) years of professional experience in a managerial position in a governmental entity or private organization with an emphasis on land management, resource protection, or planning. Experience with local government and/or Fair Housing Legislation is preferable.
A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the above required experience.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to housing opportunities for low and moderate income families.
- Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of the aims, policies and procedures of the Council on Affordable Housing.
- Ability to acquire wide knowledge of fiscal procedures used by the State as applicable to the functions of the Council.
- Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of the procedures to be followed in conducting hearings under the provisions of the Fair Housing Act.
- Thorough knowledge of modern administrative practices and principles and in techniques for planning, organizing and controlling staff efforts within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Ability to represent the Council in dealings with interested organizations, governmental bodies and the general public.
- Ability to develop and present recommendations to the Council concerning fair housing plans and other issues under its consideration.
- Ability to represent the Council in negotiations for consulting services.
- Ability to organize and assign administrative and technical work, analyze Council problems and develop appropriate staff resources.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret basic laws, standards and policies and apply them to specific situations.
- Ability to assign and direct employees and supervise the performance of their work.
- Ability to prepare extensive correspondence and reports and supervise the maintenance of essential records, reports and files.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.