CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing seeks to hire a new Executive Director after current Director Carleena Beverly’s retirement. The Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) has announced they are looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Executive Director. The position is full-time and exempt.
CMHA was created in 1965 by the authority of the Ohio Revised Code and is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio. It serves Ross County, Ohio, and is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners. The mission of CMHA is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. CMHA operates subsidized housing and administers programs of housing assistance in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They oversee programs featuring 387 units of subsidized Public Housing, 530 rental assistance Housing Choice Vouchers, 31 Project-Based Vouchers, and Family Self Sufficiency programs for both Voucher and Public Housing participants.
The ideal candidate for this position should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and five years of Public Housing Management experience, administrative property management experience, and any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions. The candidate must obtain a Public Housing Manager Certification after employment, possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, and maintain a driving record that meets the insurability requirements.
The Executive Director’s responsibilities include managing the operation of CMHA, administering the housing program in accordance with the established policies of the Authority, supervising and procuring materials and supplies used in management operation, requesting necessary funds from HUD, maintaining good relations with various public, providing for cooperative tenant/management relations, reviewing all development and project budget estimates, and participating in developing the policy to prioritize the rating of applicants, among other duties.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via email to tlowe@chillimha.com, indicating “Executive Director Search” in the email subject line. The application deadline for this position is March 1, 2023. The Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Housing Provider. For further information, please contact Tamra Lowe, Chairperson of the Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority, at tlowe@chillimha.com.
