Transitional Housing Program Manager Jobs in Tennessee

The Chattanooga Housing Authority seeks a qualified individual for the full-time position of Director of Housing Operations. Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 12, 2026

Position Description

The Director of Housing Operations is directly and solely responsible to the Executive Director for the efficient and effective operation and overall management of the Housing Operations Department. The Director of Housing Operations provides input and recommendations to the Executive Director regarding portfolio acquisitions, dispositions, redevelopments, refinancing, and program transitions. The person who holds this position provides supervision of all professional, administrative, and technical staff in the Housing Operations Department. To the extent possible, assures goals and objectives are met or exceeded. When goals and objectives are not met, develops strategies that will progress toward meeting the performance thresholds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The statements contained herein reflect general details to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relieve others, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

1. Responsible for ensuring adequate supervision of the Housing Operations Central Office, which includes staff supervision, budgetary controls, performance measurement tracking, office administration and maintenance, as well as the ability to provide creative, proactive leadership in a regulatory environment.
   
2. Responsible for ensuring adequate supervision of the properties that CHA manages, which includes staff supervision, marketing, budgetary controls, performance measurement tracking, office administration and maintenance, adherence to the CHA core values, as well as the ability to provide creative, proactive leadership in a regulatory environment.
   
3. Directs the formulation and administration of policies, procedures, and practices.
   
4. Maximizes revenue growth through strategic planning on issues including leasing, marketing, annual operating budget development, and capital improvement planning for the CHA portfolio.
   
5. Provides direction and ensured adequate oversight in the delivery of resident supportive services, which promote economic opportunities for self-sufficiency in multiple age groups.
   
6. Explains and conveys CHA, local, state, and federal regulations and laws to staff, Board of Commissioners (Board), CHA residents, and the greater Chattanooga community.
   
7. Identifies and facilitates training seminars for staff and residents on housing issues, as necessary.
   
8. Coordinates with Finance Department and Housing Operations staff to prepare the annual budgets for the Housing Operations Department and CHA portfolio.
   
9. Ensures compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements for Low Income Public Housing (LIPH), Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA), Project Based Voucher (PBV), and Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Programs.
   
10. Monitors vacancy rates, tenant accounts receivable, work order completion, and other performance indicators on a monthly basis to ensure programmatic and financial viability of the Housing Operations Department.
    
11. Exhibits and encourages behaviors that uphold CHAs core values.
    
12. Keeps abreast of HUD, federal, state, and local rules and regulations impacting assigned programs and makes recommendations to the Executive Director.
    
13. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the CHA Board, employees, residents, participants, landlords (as applicable), contractors, as well as city, state, and federal officials and works harmoniously with community stakeholders.
    
14. Attends and/or participates in various meetings related to the CHA as required.
    
15. Reports consistently to assigned work location(s) in accordance with established workschedule. Must be reliable.
    
16. Provides outstanding customer service by responding to phone calls, emails, and written correspondence in a timely, efficient, and appropriate manner.
    
17. Handles confidential matters with discretion.
    
18. Performs other duties as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws governing public and other subsidized housing programs.
2. Ability to mediate disputes among CHA employees, residents, and other parties; responds quickly to issues or questions.
3. Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication ability, both orally and in writing.
4. Ability to make presentations to the CHA Board and others as required.
5. Ability to train and instruct subordinates to effectively and efficiently achieve organizational goals.
6. Ability to prepare and interpret comprehensive, accurate, and concise reports and data.
7. Ability to communicate with people from a broad range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
8. Ability to work independently and in-group settings and use sound judgment in decision-making and problem solving.
9. General knowledge of principles of bond financing, LIHTC credits, as well as conventional and subsidized financing.

Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university is preferred. Advanced degree in Finance, Urban Planning/Management, Business/Public Administration, Law or related field is preferred.
2. A minimum of five to seven years in a supervisory capacity is preferred.
3. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which, in the sole determination of the Executive Director, provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered sufficient.

Physical/Mental Requirements

1. Level of manual dexterity sufficient to allow for operation of office equipment.
2. Ability to move, handle, or lift small objects around desk area.

Special Requirements

1. Must possess a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation and be insurable under CHAs automobile insurance.
2. Criminal background checks and drug screenings will be performed.
3. Demonstrated proficiency atMicrosoft Word and Excel.

The CHA does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring or in any of the terms or conditions of employment because of an individuals race, age, religion, gender, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin, creed, color, military service or veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.