The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s largest public housing authority, with an operating budget of $3.3 billion and over 11,000 employees who manage and maintain 311 developments that house about 400,000 residents. NYCHA also operates the country’s largest Section 8 program, which provides rental assistance to about 200,000 additional people.

Reporting to the VP of PHO as well as the Operations Administrator for Brooklyn Property Management, within Public Housing Operations, the Section 8 Administrator is responsible for a portfolio of vendor relationships and oversees quality assurance of work performed under vendor contracts. Knowledge in housing, health and/or environmental policy is a plus.

Under direction, the Section 8 Administrator will perform complex vendor compliance and business performance review related to Section 8/ Public Housing quality issues. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Monitor Section 8 repair requests and respond within prescribed guidelines; coordinate the completion of repairs and close out work orders in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensure work performed by staff and/or contractors is completed satisfactorily and follow up on any deficiencies.
- Monitor the use of requirement and job order contracts.
- Assist in PHAS preparation and inspection to provide technical support to developments.
- Track and conduct quality control inspections.
- Monitor vendor contract compliance and monitors the performance of several vendors through review of standard reporting documents and submissions.
- Responsible for working closely with multiple vendors and internal stakeholders across all Bronx Property Management Section 8 locations to ensure all standards are being met.
- Analyze all documents submitted for review, including agency audit reports.
- Review final reports submitted by vendors, to ensure conformity to the federal/state/city mandates and contract requirements.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to vendors in submitting reports.
- Review statistical and other technical data submitted by vendors.
- Occasionally directly monitor the vendor’s performance in cases of especially large contracts. May assist contract monitors in a consultative capacity.
- Serve as liaison between development supervisors, borough offices, and LHD Central Office Operations.

Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus eight years of supervisory experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of large tenanted buildings; four years of which must have been in responsible charge of properties
having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees and at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative capacity; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least four years of experience in responsible charge of properties having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees, at least 18 months of which must have in an administrative capacity.

1. Knowledge of Authority policies and procedures, laws and standards pertaining to property management, such as local and state building codes and other municipal regulations Section 8, OSHA, Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") rules and regulations. 2. Ability to read and understand performance management data. 3. Ability to manage relationships, balance competing priorities, and manage both up and down. 4. Ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions and measure performance. 5. Firm working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel. 6. At least 3 years of experience conducting or organizing inspectional work or investigation or performing activities such as inspections, assessments, remediation, or abatement. 7. Experience conducting physical apartment inspections for public housing and Section 8 programs and/or 8. Experience performing lead-based paint correction and remediation work for public or private large landlord or contractor. 9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, residents, community service agencies, and the public manage multiple priorities and demands analyze situations and identify problems and offer solutions.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.