EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY (HOUSING AUTHORITY)                          5172

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the staff, programs and activities of a public housing authority and for functioning as the secretary to the Housing Authority Board. The employee makes decisions within existing policies and participates in the formulation of new policies and procedures. Responsibilities include coordinating the work of the Housing Authority with other units of local government, state and federal agencies. As the secretary, the employee attends all board meetings. Work is performed in accordance with broad policies and objectives outlined by the Housing Authority with considerable leeway for use of independent judgment. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Supervises the management and operation of all existing Housing Authority projects and the planning and development of all future Housing Authority projects;

            Directs and coordinates all approved programs, projects and activities of the staff;

            Functions as secretary to the Housing Authority Board and, in this capacity, prepares agendas and attends all meetings of the Board of Commissioners;

            Recruits, hires, trains and motivates staff personnel; makes all staff promotions and terminations; conducts performance and salary reviews;

            Executes correspondence, contracts and commitments as may be authorized by the Board of Commissioners or established policies;

            Promotes community interest in the activities of the Authority and reports activities of the Board and the Authority through the media;

            Develops, recommends and operates within an annual budget;

            Develops, implements and coordinates the specific policies, operating procedures and programs to implement the general policies established by the Board of Commissioners;

            Plans and executes all communications to the general public which may include an annual report, newsletters, general mailings, news releases, etc.;

            Attends conferences and meetings with local, state and federal agencies.

                       

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the New York State Public Housing Law; thorough knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing the planning, financing, construction and operation of public housing facilities; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration as they relate to public housing; good knowledge of the principles of real estate management; ability to plan and direct the work of others; ability to interpret the program of the Housing Authority to the public; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no qualifications for this position as it is in the Exempt class.

 

 

06/11/07

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt

Review 10/21/09