Careers

Current Vacancies: 1/10/2025

Department: Facilities/Special Projects
Reports to: Compliance Manager
Supervises: None

Compensation: Range 4
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full-Time, Regular

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Compliance Manager, works to ensure the integrity of Homeownership units in the Mutual Help Program, Homeownership Program and the Very Low Income Housing Programs. Also ensure the integrity of the units used under the Rental Voucher Assistance Program.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
    Valid State of Alaska driver’s license.
  • One year experience in counseling homebuyers, tenants or related work.
  • Two years of experience in building maintenance or related work.
  • Willing and able to travel to remote villages throughout the year.

Desirable:

  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • One year experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.

Duties and responsibilities but not limited to:
Job Requirements:

  • Ability to troubleshoot heating, electrical and plumbing problems over the phone.
    Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to tactfully handle difficult situations with sensitivity and good judgment.
  • Ability to learn, follow and apply a system of complex regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and compute percentages.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
  • Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including schedules and filing systems.

Job Duties

  • Works to ensure homebuyer’s are keeping the housing units in good repair and within federal, state and the Housing Authority requirements.
  • Works with landlords for the inspection of units under the Rental Voucher Assistance Program.
  • Assist the homebuyers by counseling and providing technical assistance to perform all types of maintenance, repair and/or replacement to buildings and equipment including heating systems, foundations, electrical, glazing, roofing, carpentry, cement/masonry, flooring, painting and other areas.
  • Work with homebuyers to plan seasonal preventative maintenance for the homebuyer to implement, including furnace tune-up and repairs, building leveling and fire alarm and suppression equipment testing and tagging.
  • Communicate with homebuyers through telephone and written contact.
  • Instruct homebuyers, moving into new units or vacates, on the proper use of project finished equipment and care of building and grounds.
  • Use and implement the instructional session with homebuyer’s on the proper use of equipment installed under the Modernization Program.
  • Perform annual inspections of homeownership units to assess the needs of maintenance, repair and/or replacement by the homebuyer.
  • Work with homebuyers to determine the cause and damage and make recommendations to remedy deficient conditions by developing and implementing a plan of action.
  • Use the notice process to contact homebuyers on breach and the cure of breaches of the homeownership agreement.
  • At the request of the homebuyer’s: prepare and calculate materials, supplies and labor costs to address homebuyer maintenance repair and replacement to the unit to be paid by the homebuyer.
  • Develop a homebuyer manual including a list of vendors.
  • Implement workshops on homebuyer maintenance of house including but not limited to boiler maintenance/repair, foundation leveling, electrical and plumbing.
  • Work with the Development Department for proper reporting and work of warrant issues.
  • Maintain a vendor list for homebuyers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Environment and Physical Demands

Work environment includes normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment. As well as, requires regular travel by small aircraft, and exposure to outside weather, extreme cold and wet or humid conditions. Lift and carry 50 lbs., walk, climb and/or balance, kneel, crawl, talk and hear; as well as, close, distance color, peripheral and depth vision.
This Job Description reflects the AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s best effort to describe the requirements and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read the Job Description and understand the requirements and qualifications for the job in return for salary compensation.

Department: Administration
Reports to: Director of Energy Initiatives
Supervises: 0

Compensation: 6
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full Time, Temporary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Climate Initiatives Director, the Climate Adaptation Program Manager will perform tasks as necessary to coordinate the collection and compilation of information to develop the Climate Resilience Challenge, oversee the implementation, scheduling and reporting of the program.

Job Qualifications

  • Four (4) years of experience in a related field may substitute the degree requirement. High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Five (5) years of progressive supervisory experience in the areas of program and/or project management, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of the people, governmental structures, and economic conditions of the AVCP Region.
  • Willing and able to travel to remote villages throughout the year.
  • Knowledge of ANSCA, P.L. 93-638, 104-330 NAHASDA, and federal, state, and private sector funding processes and regulations.
  • Strong computer skills and familiarity with MS Office programs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • Valid AK Driver’s License.

Desirable

  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • Knowledge of HUD, NAHASDA, AHFC; CFR’s and Alaska construction techniques.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

  • Attend meetings and actively contribute to expanding statewide tribal adaptation technical assistance, along with networking and knowledge sharing as program progresses.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures and applicable laws.
  • Communicate changes and progress, respond promptly to customer needs, meet commitments, assess own strengths and weaknesses, strive to build knowledge and skills, build morale and provide vision and inspiration to peers.
  • Break assigned projects into easily manageable tasks, schedule tasks, communicate with the team, and track tasks as work progresses.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment includes normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment. As well as requires moderate travel by small aircraft, and exposure to outside weather, extreme cold and wet or humid conditions. No unusual physical demands other than occasionally being able to lift 50 lbs.

Other Information

This job description is intended to convey all information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders associated with this position. Job holders may undertake similar duties and responsibilities consistent with the job to provide service needs to the organization. Furthermore, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. In common, this job description may be subject to change, according to the service needs and in consultation with the job holder.

Department: Administration
Reports to: Director of Energy Initiatives
Supervises: 0

Compensation: 7
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full Time, Temporary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Climate Initiatives Director, the Climate Adaptation Planner will perform tasks necessary for site selection and total site control.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Four (4) years of experience in a related field may substitute the degree requirement. High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Five (5) years of progressive supervisory experience in the areas of program and/or project management, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of the people, governmental structures, and economic conditions of the AVCP Region.
  • Willing and able to travel to remote villages throughout the year.
  • Knowledge of ANSCA, P.L. 93-638, 104-330 NAHASDA, and federal, state, and private sector funding processes and regulations.
  • Strong computer skills and familiarity with MS Office programs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • Valid AK Driver’s License.

Desirable

  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • Knowledge of HUD, NAHASDA, AHFC; CFR’s and Alaska construction techniques.
  • Two years of experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Job Requirements

  • Establish a community climate risk assessment program for regional communities.
  • Attend meetings and actively contribute to expanding statewide tribal adaptation technical assistance, along with networking and knowledge sharing as program progresses.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures and applicable laws.
  • Communicate changes and progress, respond promptly to customer needs, meet commitments, assess own strengths and weaknesses, strive to build knowledge and skills, build morale and provide vision and inspiration to peers.
  • Break assigned projects into easily manageable tasks, schedule tasks, communicate with the team, and track tasks as work progresses.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment includes normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment. As well as requires moderate travel by small aircraft, and exposure to outside weather, extreme cold and wet or humid conditions. No unusual physical demands other than occasionally being able to lift 50 lbs.

Other Information

This job description is intended to convey all information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders associated with this position. Job holders may undertake similar duties and responsibilities consistent with the job to provide service needs to the organization. Furthermore, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. In common, this job description may be subject to change, according to the service needs and in consultation with the job holder.

Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Supervises: None

Compensation: Range 6
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full Time, Regular

Job Summary

The Association of Village Council President Regional Housing Authority has an opening for an accountant within our finance department. The Accountant, under limited supervision of the Chief Finance Officer, oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll so as to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the accounting data.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • A degree in accounting, finance or related field..
  • A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience is required; previous nonprofit or governmental accounting experience is a strong plus.

Desirable

  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • Four years of experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
    Demonstrate efficient time management and prioritization of workload daily with frequent interruptions.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to

Job Duties

  • In charge of closely monitoring company financials
  • Manage accounting records and responsible for the production of financial reports.
  • Prepare journal entries to support accurate financial reporting
  • Reviewing the general ledger to maintain accuracy.
  • Conduct thorough bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
  • Assist in the oversight and review of the payroll process
  • Other functions that may arise.

Job Environment and Physical Demands

Work environment includes normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment. As well as, requires occasional travel by small aircraft, and exposure to outside weather, extreme cold and wet or humid conditions. No unusual physical demands. Occasionally, being able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

This Job Description reflects the AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s best effort to describe the requirements and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read the Job Description and understand the requirements and qualifications for the job in return for salary compensation.


How to Apply:

A separate application must be submitted for each position applying for.

Submit a completed AVCP – Regional Housing Authority employment application and resume to:

Mail to:Deliver to:Fax/email to:
AVCP – RHA
PO Box 767 Bethel, AK 99559
AVCP – RHA
411 Ptarmigan Road Bethel, AK 9559
1-907-543-4020
ATTN: Human Resources
ckernak@avcphousing.org

Notice

Pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, 25 U.S.C. § 450e(b), AVCP – Regional Housing Authority agrees to give preference to Indians who can perform the work required regardless of age, sex, religion, or tribal affiliation for training and employment opportunities. To be considered under Indian Preference, you must provide verification with your application and resume. AVCP – Regional Housing Authority is an “At-Will” equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

AVCP Regional Housing Authority is an “At-Will” equal opportunity employer with Indian American/Alaska Native Preference pursuant to 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistant Act of 1975.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

These job descriptions reflects the AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s best effort to describe the requirements and qualifications of the jobs described. They are not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the jobs. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read the Job Description and understand the requirements and qualifications for the job in return for salary compensation.