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Omaha Housing Authority

Chief Operating Officer

Omaha Housing Authority, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197


Join Our Team at the Omaha Housing Authority!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the community? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment? The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) seeks a dynamic Chief Operating Officer to lead and inspire our team in fulfilling our mission of providing safe and affordable housing.

About Us

Founded in 1935, the Omaha Housing Authority is a nonprofit government agency committed to enhancing the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals. With over 2,700 public housing units and up to 4,300 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, we work diligently to ensure our residents have access to safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.

Job Function

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for leading the internal functions of the organization. The COO oversees the public housing, human resources, quality improvement, and other departments as designated. The COO collaborates closely with all senior management to develop and meet the strategic goals of the organization. Highly detail-oriented, strategic focus, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills are critical.

Responsible for ensuring that OHA operations are in accordance with federal regulations and a variety of other regulatory requirements. Assists in agency operations including budgetary preparation process, departmental planning and development of best practices, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Ensure department operations are in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and statutes.

In collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and department directors, establish, monitor, and modify budgets.

Establish and administer organizational operating procedures, reviews internal systems and processes, monitors metrics, measures performance and satisfaction.

Enthusiastically displays and promotes organizational core values.

Prepares, reviews, and presents reports and information to the Board of Commissioners at committee and monthly meetings.

Collaborate with various outside stakeholders. Serve on community task forces, committees, and boards as assigned to support collaboration, partnership and achievement of the goals of OHA and the broader community.

Provides leadership, coaching, recognition, and guidance to assigned team members.

The COO participates in strategic planning and conversations about the organization’s future and plays a key role in the achievement of key goals and objectives.

Regularly assess various department operations to anticipate future workforce needs.

Review, recommend, and manage operational contracts in place across the agency to include cleaning, elevator, fire system, and other major vendor contracts.

Oversee regulatory inspection processes at all agency-owned properties. Including inspections conducted via contracted entities, City, and Federal agencies.

Develop and maintain inventory control and vehicle management systems.

Support the CEO in advancing the goals and objectives of the organization.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in business management/administration, public policy, social services, nonprofit leadership, or related field and 15+ years in leadership via nonprofit, government, or related field. Or, master’s degree and 10+ years previous work history in a governmental environment is preferred, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in presentation and reporting to the CEO, Board of Commissioners/Directors, funding partners, and interpreting federal, state and local rules and regulations.

Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication, negotiation, problem-solving, outcome measurement and analysis, and detail orientation skills.

Must demonstrate very high levels of integrity, ethics, and respect for others.

Must be comfortable working with a diversified group of individuals from a variety of outside contacts.

Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all OHA departments and instrumentalities, OHA Board of Commissioners, State & Federal governmental agencies and various local agencies.

Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and excellent driving record. Must be insurable under the OHA auto insurance policy.

OHA is Committed to Equal Opportunity

Omaha Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Omaha Housing Authority is actively seeking diverse candidates and affirming of all identities.

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