Job Opportunities

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin (HACSJ) is seeking a skilled. dynamic leader who will assume the challenge of serving as its new Executive. Strong experience in federal public housing administration and management is important, as well as private sector housing and real estate development. Founded by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors in 1942, HACSJ is embarking on its 66^th year of service to a diverse community. Its’ commitment and mission continues to be to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing, build and nurture partnerships within the community, and provide for and advocate affordable, attractive, and safe living environments and opportunities for low and moderate-income persons, families, elderly, and disabled. As one of the longest operating Housing Authorities in California, HACSJ's FY 2007-2008 budget is over $49 million, with a staff of about 100 that assists more than 19,000 people through nearly 5,000 housing vouchers. In addition, HACSJ manages and maintains roughly 1,100 units in the County’s public housing developments, owns and manages many other developments and manages local and state programs such as California OMS Migrant Housing. Appointed by and reporting to the seven member Board of Commissioners, the Executive Director position requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with preferred course work in Finance, Urban Planning/Management, Business/Public Administration, or a related field. Although a Master’s Degree is preferred, at least 8 years of high-level management experience in the public or private sector is required. A minimum of at least 3 years as an Executive Director, Chief Deputy or similar high-level management experience is required, and progressively responsible experience administrating public housing or related programs is preferred. Compensation is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. Application is preferred electronically at www.bennettyarger.com EOE Additional information available at the BYA web page noted above and HACSJ web site at: www.hacsj.com Application Deadline: immediate. Robert Neher, EVP, Bennett Yarger Associates 299 Westlake Drive, West Sacramento, CA 95605; (916) 443-2421 Fax: (916) 443- 5949; E-mail: rneher@bennettyarger.com.