Director of Policy

Company: Chicago Housing Authority
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

This position directs the development and implementation of relevant policy that governs activity across the Public Housing, RAD, PBRA, and Mixed Income portfolios. The Director works to ensure that the AdmissionsandContinuedOccupancyPolicy (ACOP)isdeveloped,approved,andimplementedinaccordance with CHA strategic goals and plans, HUD regulations, and MTW policies. They also ensure that RAD program policy is administered as outlined in Section 18 of the Administrative Plan.DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIESDirectsabroadrangeofpolicyrelatedactivities,includingbutnotlimitedto:

• Oversee the development, approval and implementation of the Admissions and Continued OccupancyPolicy(ACOP)inconsultationwiththeChiefPropertyOfficer and other staff.
• Works directly with team members in the HCV division for coordinated administration of Chapter 18 of the Administrative Plan.
• Conduct best practice research, cost benefits analyses, regulatory research, and draft recommendations about potential policy changes and improvements in collaboration with key stakeholders,includingotherCHAstaffinPropertyand Asset Management,Legal,HCV,AssetManagement,Resident Services, as well as residents and resident leadership, advocates, and property managers.
• Ensureappropriatestaffaretrainedonandadheretotherequirementsofthe Administrative Plan, theACOP,andprocedures for CHA properties.
• MonitorthevariouselementsoftheACOPandproceduresonaregularbasistoidentifyareasof improvement, efficiencies and changing regulations.
• Leadeffortstoidentify,revise,andclarifyCHAhousingpoliciesandproceduresasneeded.
• Managespecialprojectsandparticipateincross-functionalteamsrelatedtohousingpolicyand procedures on behalf of Property and Asset Management.
• Establishandmaintaintimelyandopencommunicationswithresidents,staff,propertymanagers, contractors, and community stakeholders.
• Performsallotherdutiesandprojectsas assigned.QUALIFICATIONSThis position requires a Master's degree in public policy, urban planning, business administration, public administration,orarelatedfield,andatleast3yearsinpublicsectoradministrationexperience,withat least 2 years of supervisory or project management experience. The candidate must possess strong leadership skills, policy experience and/or demonstrate ability to provide strategic direction, ability to balancetheneedtomeetthedetailsoftherequirementswhilefulfillingthebroaderorganizationalvision andgoals;mustbedetail-orientedandabletomanagemultipleprojects;mustbecustomerservicedriven and have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to make presentations for a variety of audiences. May be required to travel to various sites throughout the City of Chicago.BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
  • Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
  • Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Parking Transit
  • Prepaid Legal Services
  • Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
  • Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of ChicagoSalaryRange: $115,000-$120,000Grade: S10FLSA: ExemptUnion: None
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