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Executive Director Housing Authority (Local Government) - Washington County HA

Salary

$120,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

Location

Washington County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-38605-L0274

Department

Local Government

Division

CS Washington Co Housing Auth

Opening Date

12/29/2025

Closing Date

1/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0274

Position Number

80009171

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88327249

Bureau / Division

Washington County Housing Authority

Worksite Address

100 South Franklin Street

City

Washington, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15301

Contact Name

Christy Kemp

Contact Phone

724.228.6060 extension 110

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Washington County Housing Authority is searching for a professional to lead our office in advancing safe, affordable, and sustainable housing opportunities for the community. As an Executive Director, you will be providing strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure compliance with established regulations while implementing housing programs. If you are committed to service excellence and community impact, we have the perfect job for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As the Executive Director, you will be responsible for overseeing operations of Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), Capital Fund Program, Procurement, and other affordable housing initiatives. Work involves developing long-term strategic plans that align with PHA's missions and goals; as well as providing visionary leadership, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and service. You will have the opportunity to manage budgets, ensure financial integrity through audits, pursue funding opportunities for development initiatives, and serve as the point of contact for the agency. Additional responsibilities include:

+ Developing local procedures, rules, and regulations

+ Identifying and coordinating renovations

+ Preparing a variety of reports

+ Handling recruitment efforts, conducting training, and completing employee performance reviews

+ Addressing resident concerns

+ Working closely with community stakeholders and local government to provide housing opportunities for eligible residents

Join us in our mission to develop, manage, and administer quality housing for low and moderate-income persons and to promote economic growth and quality living environments in our communities.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Three years of professional administrative supervisory experience in a housing authority or other publicly or privately owned government subsidized housing and a bachelor’s degree;or

+ Four years of professional administrative experience in residential property management, which included two years of supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training which included three years of professional administrative supervisory experience in subsidized housing or four years of professional administrative experience in residential property management, which included two years of supervisory experience.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

Do you possess three years or more of full-time professional administrative supervisory experience in a housing authority or other publicly or privately-owned government subsidized housing?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you possess four years or more of full-time professional administrative experience in residential property management, which included two years of supervisory experience?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

06

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – SUPERVISION

Supervise and direct the daily activities of assigned staff and program areas engaged in property management, public housing, and Section 8 program administration. Provide direction through technical and administrative instructions to departments and program areas to ensure smooth and efficient operations of programs.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience supervising and directing the daily activities of assigned staff and program areas; AND providing direction through instructions to departments or program areas to ensure smooth and efficient operations of programs.

+ B. I have experience supervising and directing the daily activities of assigned staff. I did not provide direction to departments or program areas.

+ C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

07

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ Your experience as a supervisor

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities

08

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – BUDGET PLANS AND POLICIES

Plan, direct, and coordinate a housing authority's financial, accounting, and budgeting polices, regulations and requirements. Assist in formulating budgetary plans and estimates and establish controls to ensure effective use of funds.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have work experience independently planning, directing, and coordinating a housing authority's financial, accounting, or budgeting polices, regulations, and requirements; AND formulating budgetary plans or estimates and establishing controls to ensure effective use of funds.

+ B. I have work experience independently planning, directing, or coordinating financial, accounting, or budgeting polices, regulations, and requirements; AND formulating budgetary plans or estimates and establishing controls. This experience was not in a housing authority.

+ C. I have successfully completed college coursework related to this work behavior such as budgeting or accounting.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ Your experience planning, directing, or coordinating policies, etc.

+ Your experience formulating budgetary plans or estimates and establishing controls

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities

10

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

Determine and coordinate maintenance activities with associated charges, including renovations, maintenance services, and inspections. Determine unit turn-around time to ensure timely completion.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience determining and coordinating maintenance activities with associated charges, such as renovations, maintenance services, and inspections. I have determined unit turn-around time to ensure timely completion.

+ B. I have experience coordinating maintenance activities to ensure timely completion. I did not determine the maintenance activities to be performed.

+ C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ Your experience determining and coordinating maintenance activities

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 –DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS

Design programs to increase effectiveness of managerial policies and practices. Implement and coordinate approved and funded programs and projects. Recommend and implement changes using improved methods, procedures, and practices to ensure all processes are in compliance with policies and practices.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience designing programs to increase the effectiveness of managerial policies and practices; AND implementing and coordinating approved and funded programs or projects to ensure all processes are in compliance with policies and practices.

+ B. I have experience designing programs to increase the effectiveness of managerial policies and practices to ensure all processes are in compliance with policies and practices. I do NOT have experience implementing and coordinating programs or projects.

+ C. I have experience implementing or coordinating approved and funded programs or projects to ensure all processes are in compliance with policies and practices. I do NOT have experience designing programs.

+ D. I have successfully completed college coursework related to this work behavior such as program or project management.

+ E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ Your experience designing programs

+ Your experience implementing or coordinating programs or projects, including recommendations

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – DEVELOP AND INTERPRET POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Develop local housing authority procedures, rules, and regulations and interpret federal, state, and local rules, and regulations related to housing authority.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing housing authority procedures, rules, or regulations and interpreting federal, state, or local rules, and regulations related to housing authorities.

+ B. I have experience developing procedures, rules, or regulations and interpreting federal, state, or local rules, and regulations not related to housing authorities.

+ C. I have successfully completed college coursework related to this work behavior such as organizational communication or technical writing.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ Your experience developing procedures, rules and regulations

+ Your experience interpreting federal, state, and local rules and regulations

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov