Program Administrator (Office of Housing Counsel)

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 [email protected] 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