CDA Housing Director
Apply NowCompany: City of Madison, WI
Location: Madison, WI 53711
Description:
Salary : $117,260.83 - $158,301.06 Annually
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: PERMANENT FULL TIME
Job Number: 2025-00048
Department: CDA Housing Operations
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Central
Comp. Group/Range: 21/18
General Description
The City of Madison is seeking a strong and collaborative leader to direct the strategic, operational, and financial functions of the Community Development Authority (CDA). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in the strategic repositioning and redevelopment of the CDA's housing portfolio, and to contribute to housing creation in a rapidly growing city committed to providing affordable housing and housing choices to all.
The CDA is a division of the Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development Department (DPCED) and encompasses management, administration, and modernization of a federally subsidized Housing Choice Voucher Program, a Public Housing Program, a Redevelopment Authority, and a diverse and growing real estate portfolio.
As head of the CDA Housing Operations Division, the Director will be responsible for managing housing programs, implementing policy, developing and managing the budget, program compliance and reporting, managing staff and ensuring service excellence, and real estate development activities. This position will serve as Deputy Director of the CDA, and work with a high degree of independence under the leadership of the Director of DPCED/CDA Executive Director, and may have a direct reporting relationship to the Mayor or their designee.
Employment will be subject to a five (5) year employment contract negotiated by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council and a term of the contract requires residency in the City of Madison.
IMPORTANT: THERE ARE THREE (3) SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY QUESTIONS ON THE JOB POSTING.
YOU MUST ATTACH YOUR ANSWERS IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. YOU MUST ALSO ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME.
(To view the questions, click on the supplemental question tab OR view the bottom section of the job bulletin)
**APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT ATTACHED ESSAY RESPONSES, COVER LETTER AND RESUME WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM CONSIDERATION.
Our CommunityThe City of Madison is regularly included in lists of top places to live. A thriving food scene, more than 200 miles of trails for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, excellent healthcare, and great transit work together to help meet Madison's vision to be inclusive, innovative, and thriving.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the .
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the programs and operations of the CDA
Manage the operations and redevelopment of CDA properties
Manage staff
Advise and communicate about CDA and Public Housing
Advance core City values around inclusivity, equity and sustainability through CDA activities.
Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
OR
Four (4) years of experience in applying the following:
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.
For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please see the .
Special Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Employees in this position will be expected to visit the various public housing facilities in the City. Otherwise, work is performed in an office environment with flexible desk height and using standard office equipment such as computer, telephone, and copier.
The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.
Compensation
The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current for pay for all classifications.
Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below and more information can be found on our
Leave
Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used immediately. The vacation allotment for a Department/Division Head is negotiable.
Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.
Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.
Retirement
The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Insurance
The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including:
Other Benefits
The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including:
457(b) deferred compensation plans
Employee Assistance Program
Bus Pass on Madison Metro
Flexible Work Schedules
Employer-paid Training
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I understand a condition of employment for this position requires residency in the City of Madison.
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY--YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION. You can answer the questions using a word processing program and attach as a .docx or .pdf file. You must attach the document in the "Attachments" section of the application or you will not receive further consideration for this position. Your responses will be evaluated on your writing ability including: spelling, grammar and your ability to express your thoughts in a logical fashion. By checking this box, you acknowledge the above and understand that your response is required and failure to attach your essay response will immediately eliminate you from consideration.
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The CDA Housing Director is responsible for the long-term visionary and short-term operational priorities of CDA including programs that manage and administer 1700 housing choice vouchers, 742 public housing units, 115 HUD multifamily housing units, and numerous Section 42 tax credit developments. The CDA Housing Director must work closely with other City agencies, HUD representatives, WHEDA, program participants, development partners, and a highly qualified staff. Please describe how your previous work, education, training, certification, and related experience have prepared you to serve in this role. Include in your response experience managing complex projects and supervising a multi-disciplinary team.
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The CDA manages approximately 860 units of aging public and multifamily housing. Please describe how you approach planning, prioritizing and implementing strategies for redeveloping and/or repositioning these assets? What process would you use to develop and evaluate strategies for redevelopment?
05
Madison is an increasingly diverse City with approximately two-thirds of the participants in CDA Housing programs identifying as people of color. Please describe how your work and experience prepares you to lead efforts addressing the needs of Madison residents who have historically been marginalized.
Required Question
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: PERMANENT FULL TIME
Job Number: 2025-00048
Department: CDA Housing Operations
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Central
Comp. Group/Range: 21/18
General Description
The City of Madison is seeking a strong and collaborative leader to direct the strategic, operational, and financial functions of the Community Development Authority (CDA). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in the strategic repositioning and redevelopment of the CDA's housing portfolio, and to contribute to housing creation in a rapidly growing city committed to providing affordable housing and housing choices to all.
The CDA is a division of the Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development Department (DPCED) and encompasses management, administration, and modernization of a federally subsidized Housing Choice Voucher Program, a Public Housing Program, a Redevelopment Authority, and a diverse and growing real estate portfolio.
As head of the CDA Housing Operations Division, the Director will be responsible for managing housing programs, implementing policy, developing and managing the budget, program compliance and reporting, managing staff and ensuring service excellence, and real estate development activities. This position will serve as Deputy Director of the CDA, and work with a high degree of independence under the leadership of the Director of DPCED/CDA Executive Director, and may have a direct reporting relationship to the Mayor or their designee.
Employment will be subject to a five (5) year employment contract negotiated by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council and a term of the contract requires residency in the City of Madison.
IMPORTANT: THERE ARE THREE (3) SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY QUESTIONS ON THE JOB POSTING.
YOU MUST ATTACH YOUR ANSWERS IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. YOU MUST ALSO ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME.
(To view the questions, click on the supplemental question tab OR view the bottom section of the job bulletin)
**APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT ATTACHED ESSAY RESPONSES, COVER LETTER AND RESUME WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM CONSIDERATION.
Our CommunityThe City of Madison is regularly included in lists of top places to live. A thriving food scene, more than 200 miles of trails for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, excellent healthcare, and great transit work together to help meet Madison's vision to be inclusive, innovative, and thriving.
- #14 Best Places to Live in the U.S. -
- #11 Most Beautiful Cities in the U.S. -
- #1 Best Places to Live -
- #1 Best Cities for Families -
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the .
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the programs and operations of the CDA
- Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans aligned with the CDA's mission and vision.
- Oversee CDA operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective program delivery.
- Develop and manage federal program budgets, as well as oversee the submission of federal grant applications.
- Develop and implement policies, programs, and grant applications.
- Oversee staff activities and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintain knowledge of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and regulations in order to develop local policy changes.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure effective program delivery.
- Analyze program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Serve as Deputy Director of the CDA.
Manage the operations and redevelopment of CDA properties
- Oversee the management and maintenance of CDA owned properties.
- Develop and implement long-term maintenance and redevelopment plans for CDA owned properties.
- Develop and manage real estate portfolio and property level finances.
- Coordinate with and obtain approvals from HUD, other government entities, and City agencies for the redevelopment of CDA properties.
- Serve on project development teams for redeveloping CDA properties, including land planning, construction, and financial planning.
- Build and maintain relationships with funding sources including tax credit investors, lenders, and federal agencies.
- Support on-site resident engagement and maintain neighborhood-level relationships with community members.
Manage staff
- Select, train, coach, lead and discipline staff.
- Provide general leadership to staff, provide consultation and advice on more complex and judgmental aspects of the work, and participate in the full range of employee relations.
- Plan, organize, assign, monitor, and evaluate diverse housing programs, staff resources and service delivery.
- Support managers in the review of work assignments, requirements, and review work product for completeness and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with personnel, labor relations, and Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity policies throughout housing operations.
Advise and communicate about CDA and Public Housing
- Provide advice, counsel, staff services, program, and financial status reports to the Community Development Authority Board, Common Council, other Boards and Committees, the Mayor, other Departments and Divisions, outside agencies and neighborhood/community groups.
- Maintain effective working relationships with funders, the federal government, public, local media, professional groups, and elected representatives, and respond to residents and clients.
- Make public presentations and share information on housing issues, plans, and accomplishments with neighborhood/community groups, property owners, and CDA residents.
Advance core City values around inclusivity, equity and sustainability through CDA activities.
Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five (5) years of responsible, federally assisted housing experience (including directly related housing program administration, housing development, and/or housing management) with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in this capacity. AND
- Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business, or a related field.
- A Master's degree in public administration, business or related field may be substituted for two (2) the five (5) years of the experience requirement, but not the supervisory experience.
OR
Four (4) years of experience in applying the following:
- Housing operations management principles and practices applicable to multi-site assisted housing programs.
- Federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and practices related to the operations of housing programs (to include assisted housing management and the administration of rental assistance programs).
- Full range of supervisory principles and practices, labor relations and personnel management.
- Budgeting and program administration principles and practices.
- Housing development and maintenance criteria.
- Computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.
For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please see the .
Special Requirements
- Ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
- Certification as a Public Housing Manager or ability to obtain the certification within six (6) months of appointment. Failure to obtain this certification within the probation/trial period will result in the employee not passing probation/trial period, absent extenuating circumstances.
- The employee will be expected to attend meetings and provide presentations outside the normal work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements:
Employees in this position will be expected to visit the various public housing facilities in the City. Otherwise, work is performed in an office environment with flexible desk height and using standard office equipment such as computer, telephone, and copier.
The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.
Compensation
The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current for pay for all classifications.
Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below and more information can be found on our
Leave
Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used immediately. The vacation allotment for a Department/Division Head is negotiable.
Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.
Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.
Retirement
The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Insurance
The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Income Continuation Insurance (for short and long-term disability)
- Long Term Care Insurance
Other Benefits
The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including:
457(b) deferred compensation plans
Employee Assistance Program
Bus Pass on Madison Metro
Flexible Work Schedules
Employer-paid Training
01
I understand a condition of employment for this position requires residency in the City of Madison.
- Acknowledged
02
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY--YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION. You can answer the questions using a word processing program and attach as a .docx or .pdf file. You must attach the document in the "Attachments" section of the application or you will not receive further consideration for this position. Your responses will be evaluated on your writing ability including: spelling, grammar and your ability to express your thoughts in a logical fashion. By checking this box, you acknowledge the above and understand that your response is required and failure to attach your essay response will immediately eliminate you from consideration.
- AGREED
03
The CDA Housing Director is responsible for the long-term visionary and short-term operational priorities of CDA including programs that manage and administer 1700 housing choice vouchers, 742 public housing units, 115 HUD multifamily housing units, and numerous Section 42 tax credit developments. The CDA Housing Director must work closely with other City agencies, HUD representatives, WHEDA, program participants, development partners, and a highly qualified staff. Please describe how your previous work, education, training, certification, and related experience have prepared you to serve in this role. Include in your response experience managing complex projects and supervising a multi-disciplinary team.
- My one (1) page essay response is attached in the Attachment section of my application.
04
The CDA manages approximately 860 units of aging public and multifamily housing. Please describe how you approach planning, prioritizing and implementing strategies for redeveloping and/or repositioning these assets? What process would you use to develop and evaluate strategies for redevelopment?
- My one (1) page essay response is attached in the Attachment section of my application.
05
Madison is an increasingly diverse City with approximately two-thirds of the participants in CDA Housing programs identifying as people of color. Please describe how your work and experience prepares you to lead efforts addressing the needs of Madison residents who have historically been marginalized.
- My one (1) page essay response is attached in the Attachment section of my application.
Required Question