Washington EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR $125,000 - $150,000 Plus Excellent Benefits Apply by March 28, 2021 (First Review, open until filled) H O U S I N G KITSAP , WASHINGTON ♦ EXECUTIVE DIRECTO R KITSAP COUNTY Kitsap County is located on the Kitsap Peninsula in the central Puget Sound, directly across the water from Seattle. With a population of over 270,000 res- idents, those residing in Kitsap County enjoy nearly 300 miles of scenic saltwater coastline, and many As a waterfront community, the City of Port Or- friendly, unique, laid-back communities. The Kitsap chard offers numerous marinas that provide all Peninsula is a great place to live and offers quality who visit with convenient accommodations and a schools, vast recreation, a clean environment, an downtown corridor known for fantastic shopping, abundance of beautiful parks, cultural programs, museums, entertainment, galleries, and dining. convenient shopping, and excellent medical facili- ties such as the state-of-the-art Heart & Vascular Bordering the eastern edge of Kitsap County, Center at Saint Michael Medical Center. Bainbridge Island is just 35 minutes from down- town Seattle via ferry, and is a vibrant, diverse The unincorporated community of Silverdale, community. The island’s 25,000 residents enjoy an home to Housing Kitsap, is centrally located on the eclectic mix of farms, wineries, multiple parks, Kitsap Peninsula and is the largest retail shopping numerous hiking trails, golf courses, museums, hub in the region. Despite many attempts at incor- local arts, and many community events hosted poration, Silverdale remains an unincorporated year-round. Bainbridge Island, along with the fast community. The community is known for its stun- ferry to Bremerton, provide the closest getaway ning views of Dyes Inlet, Mount Rainier, the Olym- destinations by ferry from Seattle. To the north of pic Mountains, and beautiful sunsets. Silverdale Bainbridge Island, the City of Poulsbo’s 11,200 also offers scenic trails such as the 6-mile Clear residents maintain a rich Scandinavian heritage, Creek Trail, award-winning breweries, and easy which earned the small city the nickname “Little beach access that provides plenty of outdoor fun Norway”. The City offers a picturesque downtown for residents and visitors alike. core of traditionally Norwegian painted storefronts and shopping areas at Poulsbo Village, along Vi- The County’s largest city, Bremerton, is home to king Avenue, and in the College Market Place. 42,000 residents, and serves as the urban center The City also maintains a boardwalk along Liberty for the Bremerton-Silverdale Metropolitan Area. Bay, the Valborg Oyen Public Library, three mari- For over a century, the City of Bremerton has nas, and an abundance of interesting gift shops been home to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, which and locally owned bakeries. employs over 9,000 civilians that service U.S. Navy ships. In addition, nearly 6,000 active duty military personnel are based at this site. To the THE AGENCY south, the City of Port Orchard serves as the seat Headquartered in the community of Silverdale, of Kitsap County. This small city is located on the Housing Kitsap provides quality affordable housing Sinclair Inlet and is home to 14,734 residents. and homeownership opportunities to families and individuals within Kitsap County’s local communi- ties. Housing Kitsap serves all of Kitsap County excluding within the Bremerton city limits. The Housing Authority has formed nonprofit organiza- tions and limited partnerships to facilitate acquisi- tion and construction of public and private housing and other community developments. The agency has been offering and administrating the U.S. De- partment of Agriculture's Mutual Self-Help Pro- gram in Kitsap and surrounding counties since 1973 and contracts with the Bremerton Housing Authority to administer the Section 8 Housing As- sistance Payments Program. 2 H O U S I N G KITSAP , WASHINGTON ♦ EXECUTIVE DIRECTO R For a full job description and to learn more about the attributes and commitments of the position, please view the attachment found here. OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES 1. Housing Kitsap has done an excellent job over the past few years moving the organization for- ward in its next evolutionary step by streamlining processes and advancing internal software to track projects more efficiently. The Executive Di- rector will display exemplary leadership and man- agement, leading the organization forward by up- Housing Kitsap is administered by a seven- dating aged and no longer supported technology member Board of Commissioners, including three platforms, and by establishing financial stability for Kitsap County Commissioners, the mayors of the the organization in such a way that Housing Kitsap cities of Port Orchard and Poulsbo, a Council is recognized as a solid source of affordable hous- Member of the city of Bainbridge Island, and a res- ing, with timely report to interested parties. ident from one of the Housing Authority projects. 2. The Executive Director will be charged with The Board appoints an Executive Director to over- communicating effectively with regulatory agen- see the housing Authority's daily operations as cies about Housing Kitsap’s adherence with fund- well as its approximately 52 employees. ing and fiduciary requirements. The Housing Authority receives revenue from a 3. The selected candidate is expected to be in- variety of sources, including rent from tenants, volved in the Kitsap Community and be able to federal and state grants, proceeds from sales of determine developing local community needs and property, property management fees and develop- resources in an effort to continually create more er’s fees, and operates on an approximate annual housing. budget of $14 million. Housing Kitsap has over $100 million in assets, 17 properties in three cities IDEAL CANDIDATE and the County, approximately 890 units including 136 public housing units serving over 2,500 indi- Education and Experience: viduals, 423 housing choice vouchers, and 20 A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public ad- units per year of self-help home construction. ministration, business administration, finance, or a Housing Kitsap utilizes four departments including: related field, and a minimum of five (5) years' ex- Administration (5.3 FTEs), Property Management perience in public housing management, public (29.5 FTEs), Finance (7 FTEs), and Self administration, public finance, or similar employ- Help/Single Family (8.8 FTEs). ment is required. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in a related field. Possession or THE POSITION ability to obtain and retain a valid Washington state driver's license is required. Reporting to the seven-person Board of Commis- sioners, the Executive Director is responsible for The selected candidate must have thorough all aspects of the housing authority’s operations, knowledge of housing management; a working including all legal entities owned and operated by knowledge of HUD programs, policies, and proce- the housing authority. Responsibilities of the posi- dures; and have extensive knowledge of state and tion include coordinating agency operations, policy federal-assisted housing program laws and regula- development and planning, projecting a positive tions including interpretation, development, and image of the agency to the community through implementation of policy directives and changes. various public relations, working to develop a Previous experience as a director or senior level sense of community for residents within their management personnel for a housing authority or homes, their development and their community, community development agency will enhance an and representing the authority’s policies and pro- individual's chance for success in the job and is grams to service and funding partners. desirable. 3 H O U S I N G KITSAP , WASHINGTON ♦ EXECUTIVE DIRECTO R Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of real estate development and • The ideal candidate will provide support to the basic knowledge of construction management. Board, display emotionally intelligence, be com- • Housing development and redevelopment ex- fortable and effective with the politics of local gov- perience, particularly in multifamily housing, and ernments, use teambuilding to instill confidence in strong HUD and Rural Development Agency hous- staff, relate to people respectfully, and have the ing program experience. ability to move people going forward together on • A finance background with success in reporting agency goals. to external and internal stakeholders, and the abil- • Experience in development projects to include ity to manage loans and use financial data for stra- a thorough understanding of techniques for deter- tegic decisions making. mining and developing local community needs and resources. Candidates must understand the com- plexity of the development process. • Considerable knowledge of federal grant appli- cation development and administrative policies and procedures. The ability to read, understand, and negotiate contracts and legal documents. • Previous experience in managing personnel including the ability to communicate, train, coun- sel, and discipline employees effectively, to con- duct effective performance appraisals, and to cre- ate a harmonious working environment. • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills as direct communication with supervisors and employees, either individually or COMPENSATION & BENEFITS in groups, is an integral