Housing Authority of the City of Laredo
Executive Director
The City of Laredo, home to over 265,000 residents, is located in southern Texas on the northern bank of the Rio Grande River. The Housing Authority of the City of Laredo (LHA) has provided housing opportunities to residents for over 85 years and is dedicated to creating and sustaining healthy communities and enhancing the quality of life in the City of Laredo.
LHA is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, one of whom is a Housing Authority resident. The Board of Commissioners has fiduciary responsibility as well as responsibility of establishing and overseeing policy for the agency. The Board also hires the Executive Director, who serves as the agency’s Chief Executive Officer. The Executive Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the Housing Authority and implements policies and programs established by the Board. The primary responsibility of the Executive Director is administering, managing, maintaining, planning, and directing the Housing Authority’s programs and employees. LHA owns and manages approximately 763 public housing units and administers 1,673 Federal Housing Choice (Section 8) rental assistance vouchers, along with 304 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. The agency has 74 FTEs and an annual operating budget of $24 million.
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, and seven (7) years of responsible managerial experience in public housing, a regulatory agency, or similar entity. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the ability to fulfill the essential job duties of the position may be considered. A master’s degree is preferred in a closely related field as described above. Additionally, a Certified Management Executive (CME) Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment or other allowable period from the hire date, as authorized by the Board.
Starting salary is open, dependent upon qualifications. LHA offers an attractive benefits package. If interested in this outstanding opportunity, visit www.srnsearch.com to view a detailed brochure and apply. The first review of applications will take place on September 18, 2024; position is open until filled. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Ms. S. Renée Narloch at info@srnsearch.com or 850.391.0000. LHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pursuant to Texas Open Records law, applications and résumés are subject to disclosure.