Housing Director

Chemehuevi Tribe
Lake County, CA
JOB TITLE: Housing Director
DEPARTMENT: Housing
REPORTS TO: Tribal Administrator
SALARY RANGE: $62,000 - $70,000, DOE
POSITION TYPE: Permanent / Full-time / Exempt

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for the administration of all aspects of the Indian Housing Program in accordance with NAHASDA & USDA requirements and the Chemehuevi Housing Department’s operating policies.
  • The Housing Director is responsible for supervising housing staff and ensuring that all program goals and objectives are achieved.
  • Participates with the Tribal Administration in the recruitment and hiring of housing staff with training, evaluation, and discipline.
  • The incumbent will ensure that housing personnel receives training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary action in accordance with the Chemehuevi Tribe Employee Personnel policy.
  • Provides a written report and attends the monthly meeting of the Housing Advisory Board and Chemehuevi Tribal Council.
  • Ensures that all activities maintain the integrity and financial stability of the housing programs in order to meet the housing needs of the community.
  • Represents the housing department in meetings with local, state, and federal government officials as necessary.
  • Develops a one, three, and five-year housing plan in accordance with NAHASDA.
  • Develops the Annual Performance Report (APR) in accordance with NAHASDA.
  • Ensures that Self-Monitoring is performed in accordance with NAHASDA.
  • Prepares and revises annual operating budgets in a timely manner as needed by the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe Finance Department.
  • Assists the finance department with the submittal of financial statements to HUD within the prescribed time frames.
  • Ensures that the required steps in the construction development process from initial application to final closeout are completed in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for overseeing the Community Center Director and provides direction in ongoing activities and hours of operation.
  • Responsible for Community Center funding, staffing, training, evaluations, and discipline of staff.
  • Analyzes the short and long-term needs of the Community and develops plans to address those needs. Prepares applications. For funding to the appropriate agencies for various programs (e.g., the Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program, Youth Sports Program, Drug Elimination Program, Child Care, new housing construction, etc.).
  • Monitors expenditures to ensure that controlled budget categories are not exceeded and makes adjustments as necessary to avoid budget overruns.
  • Oversees the procurement and contracting functions of the housing department, adhering to the principles of Indian Preference and open competition in compliance with NAHASDA regulations and the Chemehuevi Tribes procurement policy.
  • Monitors all contracts to ensure the proper and timely delivery of the goods or services.
  • Pursues remedies for deficiencies and /or invokes the penalty clause.
  • Obtains the services of an auditor and ensures the timely completion of audit requirements within HUD-established timeframes.
  • Maintains a current library of pertinent regulations, NAHASDA handbooks, notices, and operation policies.
  • Drafts revisions to the operating policies for approval by the Tribal Council as may be required by changes in program requirements.
  • Ensures that all staff have the necessary skills, tools, supplies, and equipment to perform their jobs satisfactorily.
  • Trains staff on the content of the housing department’s operation policies to ensure that consistent interpretations of the policies are applied in all situations.
  • Perform special tasks as may be assigned by the Tribal Administrator or Tribal Council.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration and three years of housing management experience or a combination of education and experience (relevant to housing) which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
  • Current Housing Manager Certification by a HUD-approved certifying agency or obtain certification within six (6) months of employment (Training Provided).
  • Previous supervisory experience with a comparable business or service organization.
  • Skill in written and oral communications.
  • Knowledge of computer use and applications.
  • Must have a Valid Driver’s License and be Insurable
  • Must submit to a background check.
  • Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Comply with Drug Free Workplace Policy.
  • Must be Insurable by CIT Insurance Carrier and able to be Bonded.
Posted 2026-04-22

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