Director of Real Estate Development
Closing Date: 12/31/2010
Salary Range: $60,483.73

“Director of Real Estate Development”

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Real Estate Development has the overall responsibility for managing the operations and administration of the Real Estate Development initiatives of one of the most progressive affordable housing agencies in the country. Critical functions include real estate development, multi-family design, construction, program administration and federal, state and municipal regulatory compliance. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in producing affordable housing, collaboration and various funding sources.

As part of a team, negotiates development, regulatory and operating agreements on behalf of the LRHA. As a member of the LRHA senior staff, participates in proposing, advising and implementing Agency policies and procedures. All activities must support LRHA’s mission, strategic goals and objectives and as needed, assists in other departmental activities. Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, urban planning or related field from a four-year college or university; and a minimum of 5 years related progressive experience in design, construction, or complex project development management, affordable housing development is preferred. Also prefer experience with a diverse program portfolio.

Salary range is low to mid $60’s (k).

LRHA strives for administrative and programmatic excellence in its work, all in services to its social justice mission to assist low and moderate income households.

Employer – paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement System with LRHA – paid contributions
Pre-tax, employee-paid Deferred Compensation Plan
Long term disability insurance and life insurance
Generous annual leave

To obtain an application and full description, please contact:

Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock

100 South Arch Street

Little Rock, AR 72201

(501) 340-4821 or (501) 340-4847

www.lrhousing.org

Complete applications must be submitted on a form provided by the LRHA. Resume may be attached to application. Include cover letter and indicate in your letter how your background and accomplishments meet the primary duties and job qualifications of the position. Include salary history and expectations. Applications will be accepted until position is filled with the best qualified individual. LRHA reserves the right to reject any and all applications. EEO (Opened Until Filled). LRHA is an equal opportunity employer. It considers all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation and gender identity. LRHA will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities in ways that will allow them to perform the essential functions of this job.

Posted 12/23/2009

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Section 3 Coordinator
Closing Date: 12/31/2010

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SECTION 3

COORDINATOR
(Current Section 3 or 8 Residents who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply)

The Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, is in search of a Section 3 Coordinator, this position will establish the Section 3 policies to ensure that the employment and other economic opportunities generated by Federal financial assistance for housing and community development programs shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed toward low- and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing. This position helps to ensure that LRHA conducts activities that can help residents build employment skills and find jobs and to assist Section 3 businesses. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

1. The Coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating the screening of applicants and selecting the best qualified candidate that matches the requirements of the position.

2. Acceptable selection methods may include personal interviews, verification of educational background and employment records, validated testing.

a. All selection methods shall measure only the criteria required to perform the duties outlined by the job description and criteria and methods must be applied consistently to all candidates.

b. The Coordinators Department will maintain a "pool" of on-call employees who are available to work on an intermittent basis and meet minimum qualifications.

This position must be ready to take on unique challenges daily. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred,

but not required; the equivalence of the study in, or past experience of recruitment, personnel management,

or other related discipline in public housing is preferred and carpentry/construction experience; is a plus.

Basic skills in MS Office is required. All activities must support LRHA's mission, strategic goals and objectives.

To obtain an application, please contact:

Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock

100 South Arch Street

Little Rock, AR 72201

(501) 340-4821 or apply on line at

www.lrhousing.org

LRHA is an equal opportunity employer. It considers all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation and gender identity. LRHA will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities in ways that will allow them to perform the essential functions of this job.

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