Project Based Voucher Program Manager

Join Our Team at the Omaha Housing Authority!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the community Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented manager to lead our Project Based Voucher (PBV) Program and help us fulfill our mission of providing safe and affordable housing.

About Us

Founded in 1935 the Omaha Housing Authority is a nonprofit government agency committed to enhancing the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals. With over 2700 public housing units and up to 4300 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers we work diligently to ensure our residents have access to safe sanitary and affordable housing.

Our Core Values

• Teamwork: We work together to achieve our goals.
• Welcoming: We create a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Actively Listen: We focus clarify and communicate next steps.
• We Build Trust:We do what we say we will do and assume good intent.
• Diverse Inclusive & Equitable: We embrace all identities and backgrounds.
• De-Escalation: We manage conflicts calmly and effectively.
• Exceptional: We strive for excellence in all we do.
• Self-Care: We believe in the well-being of our team and ourselves.
• Share Power: We empower each other and our community.

Why Work with Us

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 17 paid holidays including your birthday a floating holiday and a self-care day
• 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year
• Medical dental and vision benefits start the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Life Insurance Health & Dependent Care FSA Allstate Voluntary Insurance and Pet Insurance
• 401(a) retirement plan with a 5.5% match and 457 compensation plan
  

Salary Range

$49985 - $72480

Job Function

The Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Manager is responsible for the daily management of the Project-Based Voucher program and other related special rental assistance programs. This role is essential for initiating implementing analyzing and improving OHAs PBVs Enhanced Vouchers (EHVs) Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) programs.

The PBV Manager assists in managing the development stages of all approved PBV projects. This includes reviewing and approving Tenant Selection Plans and Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans facilitating communication between OHA and developers and preparing and coordinating the execution of program contracts. Please note this position is an in-office position in Omaha NE.

Essential Functions

• Develop and oversee the PBV and special voucher programs in compliance with regulations.
• Supervise staff including hiring training and performance evaluation. Implement goals for increasing the utilization of vouchers.
• Draft Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to solicit applications for new PBV projects and prepare Agreements to Enter into Housing Assistance Payment (AHAP) contracts and Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts for PBV properties ensuring compliance with guidelines for contract initiation.
• Conduct marketing and outreach to prospective owners and organizations.
• Complete and document approved rent increases.
• Maintain updated operating procedures for program activities.
• Assist program coordinator with day-to-day operations conducting interviews determining eligibility tenant briefings file processing and reviewing reports for accuracy.
• Maintain accurate tenant and property owner records; investigate fraud cases.
• Manage tenant and landlord relationships resolving conflicts related to lease violations and complaints.
• Ensure adherence to proper waitlist referral applicant selection and eligibility procedures. Ensure timely inspections of assisted units as required. Ensure adherence to all program regulations.
• Work with community organizations and developers to facilitate assisted unit applications.
• Audit compliance with regulations and recommend corrections.
• Create and maintain accurate electronic recordkeeping and report preparation.
• Evaluate operations for efficiency and compliance suggesting improvements to the HCV Director.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as necessary.
• Conduct general or specialized training sessions for OHA staff tenants and landlords.
• Perform related duties as required or assigned by the Housing Choice Voucher Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred in a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience or a combination of education and training and experience.
• Experience in property management real estate sales or experience with housing authority programs.
• Knowledge of the Nebraska rental market.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral written analytical and interpersonal skills. Must have a strong ability to identify and solve problems. Ability to develop and present training sessions. Ability to understand oral/written instructions and provide feedback.
• Knowledge of the general operations and procedures of a Public Housing Agency (PHA) program.
• Knowledge of the purposes policies and regulations of the Housing Authority as established by the Board of Commissioners and HUD regulations.
• Must maintain current knowledge of rules and regulations affecting Housing Choice Voucher residents. Must participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position and pass examinations.
• Must be comfortable working with a diversified type of individuals from a variety of social economic conditions and ethnic origins.
• Ability to evaluate the performance of subordinates accurately correct deficiencies and guide replace and assign personnel.
• Ability to coordinate a high level of productivity under a variety of conditions and restraints.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license and excellent driving record. Must be insurable under the OHA auto insurance policy. Must have transportation available to perform the functions of this position as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers consultants contractors HUD local state and federal officials; ability to communicate with people from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds.

Working Conditions

• Work may be performed remotely off-site or in an office setting.
• Work performed in an office setting is amid normal conditions of dust odors fumes and noises and involves considerable public contact.

Abilities

• Ability to sit stand and walk up to 100% of the time; and reach stoop squat push pull and type up to 75% of the time.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds up to 50% of the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equipment Operation

(Any one position may not use all the tools and equipment listed nor do the listed examples comprise all of the tools and equipment that may be used in positions allocated to this classification)

• WIFI/Internet Connection
• Computer
• Telephone
• Copier
• Calculator
• Facsimile Machine

OHA is Committed to Equal Opportunity

Omaha Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws. Omaha Housing Authority is actively seeking diverse candidates and affirming of all identities.

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