Bethel Alaska Region Housing

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Current Vacancies 09/6/24

Department: Administration
Reports to: Chief Programs Officer
Supervises: Yes, up to 20 staff

Compensation: Range 9
FSLA Status: Exempt
Job Status: Full Time, Regular

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Programs Officer, the Director of Housing Management manages day-to-day operations of the Housing Management Department and its staff. This will include supervisory duties of housing management staff, and general oversight of AVCP RHA housing programs and services.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Public Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Five (5) years of progressive supervisory experience in the areas of housing 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.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Duties

  • Manage and oversee the Department of Housing Management and other grant funded projects
    provided.
  • Supervise the Housing Management Department staff, to include development, planning, budgeting,
    scheduling and appropriate staffing levels for the department.
  • Provide research, evaluation,interpretation and recommendations concerning housing programs,
    policies and transactions.
  • Provide workshops on AVCP RHA programs, including but not limited to housing authority
    affordable housing programs, homebuyer education, budgeting, homebuyer responsibility, and tribal
    policy.
  • Maintain current knowledge of NAHASDA statutes and regulations.
  • Direct, administer, and manage the Indian and Public Housing programs, in accordance with all
    applicable statutes, regulations, and policies in the areas of intake, selection and participant
    compliance.
  • Manage the application for homeownership and rental programs from move-in to move-out for the
    Housing Authority’s homes and apartments.
  • Manage eligibility requirements and property compliance for the Housing Authority’s apartment
    units and homebuyer program.
  • Manage collection efforts for all property programs.
  • Ensure the names of participants are current and entered in the database.
  • Ensure all homeownership units are covered by insurance.
  • Make recommendations on legal matters, if necessary, on matters involving homebuyers, rental
    and program participants.
  • Follow grievance and grievance procedures if necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Plan effective monitoring for program compliance.
  • Communicate with municipal and tribal officials, citizens groups, and the general public and
    associated agencies involved in housing management processes.
  • Communicate with persons of diverse age, income and cultural backgrounds with courtesy, tact
    and good judgment.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and
    procedures and applicable laws.

Job Environment and Physical Demands

Regular travel by small aircraft, exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, wet and
humid conditions, either by boat, snow machine, four wheeler or small plane.

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.

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Department: Administration
Reports to: IT Director
Supervises: No

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

Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the IT Director, provides AVCP Regional Housing Authority with computer set-up, maintenance, backup, and staff assistance and training on the use of computers.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Valid State of Alaska driver’s license.
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
  • A working knowledge and understanding of computer hardware, peripherals (Monitors, printers, scanners, etc.), the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, and other Windows software applications.
  • Willing and able to travel to remote villages throughout the year.
  • Three years of experience with computer set-up, maintenance and problem solving.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Ability to problem solve computers, software, networks and databases.
  • Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including schedules and filing systems.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions and from computer information.
  • Ability to learn, follow and apply a system of complex regulations, policies and procedures.

Job Duties:

  • Maintain and monitor AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s computers and printers.
  • Maintain an inventory of computers, hardware and software including computer library, manuals, training sources, software/hardware disks.
  • Establish new terminals, users and printers as well as various file maintenance responsibilities.
  • Review and recommend new computers, software and hardware of each department using appropriate procurement procedures.
  • Provide technical assistance and training to housing administrators as they relate to computer and software recommendation or set-up.
  • Perform 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 and occasional exposure to moderate heights and loud noise. No unusual physical demands, other then, occasionally the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Other Information:
In addition to the essential duties listed above the position is expected to:

  • Demonstrate efficient time management and prioritization of workload daily with frequent interruptions.
  • Work independently and with other employees with clear effective communication.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all programs and client information.
  • Duties are not limited to this job description
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Department: Administration
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Supervises: Three (3) employees

Compensation: $110,994
FSLA Status: Non-exempt
Job Status: Full Time, Permanent

Job Summary
Under the direction of the COO, the Climate Initiatives Director will be the lead employee for the newly
created Climate Initiatives Program, responsible for; oversight, management, and execution of housing
development and rehabilitation projects related to newly-awarded National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Association (NOAA) grant funding to address climate-related impacts to housing stock in the Y-K region.
The grant is in partnership with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) and their own
Climate Initiatives Dept. staff to assist in identifying shovel-ready projects for alignment with grant
funding opportunities.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Public Administration , Business
    Administration, Project Management, or a related field is preferred. 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the Climate Initiatives Program/Dept., and other grant funded
    projects related to climate impacts.
  • Supervise the Climate Initiatives program staff, to include development, planning,
    budgeting, scheduling and appropriate staffing levels for the department.
  • 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.
  • Manage projects in regard to time frame, funding limits, procedures, staffing, and allotment of
    available resources to various phases of projects.

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.

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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
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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.