Location: White Plains,NY, USA
Westchester County Government is actively recruiting for a Program Administrator (Office of Housing Counsel). Under the general supervision of the Director – Office of Housing Counsel, the successful candidate is responsible for all of the administrative processes involved in the development, control and management of contracts for services and/or equipment in regards to the Office of Housing Counsel's comprehensive eviction prevention and housing assistance programming. Responsibilities include monitoring contract compliance with federal, state, and county regulations; analyzing existing operational needs and making recommendations on same. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate staff. Does related work as required.
Responsibilities Include but Not Limited to:
Supervising and/or preparing bid specifications and Requests for Proposals (RFP) and managing contracts with nonprofit and other organizations. Extensive contacts are maintained with involved county departments, outside agencies/groups, as well as the Law Department to ensure that all contracts are in accordance with appropriate eviction prevention and housing assistance programming laws and regulations;
Consults with the director to determine service and equipment needs, availability and appropriate utilization of contract services, expiration dates and renewal needs and subsequently recommends, orally and/or in writing proposals for the acquisition of services/equipment;
Assists in planning, implementing and evaluating the eviction prevention and housing assistance programs;
Supervises the issuing and awarding of bids upon departmental approval and in accordance with established Office of Housing Counsel procurement procedures;
Assists with ensuring that implementation of multiple housing related programs are effectively integrated with other programs, policies, objectives and operations of the department;
Assists with the preparation of the annual report of the housing counsel program for submission to the County Executive and the Board of Legislators;
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree* and four (4) years of experience in public administration, or public affairs, two (2) years of which must have been in creating and/or managing nonprofit contracts, one (1) year of which must have involved community development, housing assistance, housing development, labor and housing, planning or building or community rehabilitation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License at time of appointment and maintain same while in the title.
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Besides a competitive salary, our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and retirement plan.
Interested applicants should respond by sending a Cover Letter and Resume to ...@westchestercountyny.gov or by mail to: 148 Martine Avenue, Suite 100 White Plains NY, 10601
Important, please include “Program Administrator (Office of Housing Counsel)” in the subject line of your email
This is a competitive job title and will require the successful candidate to register and pass a Civil Service Examination.
Westchester County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Westchester County…
Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, covers 500 square miles and has a population of just under a million. Originally home to Native Americans, who were members of the Lenape tribe, it is today a rich mix of many cultures and landscapes. The County is a blend of bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque towns as well as open spaces and a network of beautiful parks. The County is also an intellectual capital, boasting a highly educated workforce, competitive colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, world changing non-profits, and cutting-edge research