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Chief Executive Officer
Tagiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority

TNHA offers a salary and benefit package that is highly competitive.​

The Tagiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority (TNHA) is a vibrant Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) organized under Alaska statute as a Not for Profit Public Corporation and Alaska Regional Housing Authority in 1974 to meet the low income housing needs of the Arctic Slope region.​

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization, reports to a five member Board of Commissioners, and is responsible for carrying out the policies of the Board and implementing the vision and mission for the organization.​ The CEO grows the capabilities of the organization, and ensures that the functions of the organization are managed effectively.​

The CEO position at TNHA is very much "hands-on" and requires the immediate knowledge, experience, and ability to perform rather than simply delegate, essential functions (i.​e.​ grant-writing, environmental review and assessment).​ The CEO provides leadership, guidance, and promotes the highest ethical standards to employees.​

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for the CEO position must have the demonstrated ability to individually, and through collaboration, identify new and innovative ideas, and implement those ideas through the employment of a participative management style.​ The ideal candidate will have previously demonstrated, executive-level, experience leading a nonprofit organization and working closely with a Board of Commissioners.​ The candidate must also demonstrate documented experience providing oversight and direction to non-profit senior leadership and subordinate staff.​ Leadership experience in design and development of innovative sustainable housing, construction management, and property management is desirable.​

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will have demonstrated competencies in the following areas:

* The individual hired to be the CEO will have experience in leading a similarly sized organization in the public or non-profit sector

* The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in the management of a public or private entity engaged in engineering, housing, construction, lending, social services or related field.​

* The successful candidate will possess knowledge of resources and entities involved in housing assistance programs, housing finance, and community development.​

* Candidate must possess willingness and ability to travel, often in small planes, within the North Slope Borough, State of Alaska and outside.​

* Familiarity with ethical and regulatory requirements applicable to publicly funded housing entities; ability to comply with background check requirements.​

* The candidate will have proven experience in effectively working with a Board of Directors/​Commissioners

* Alaska Native/​American Indian (member of a federally-recognized tribe).​

* Knowledge of NAHASDA (Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act);

* Training/​Certification and Practical Experience in conducting 24 CFR Part 50 or Part 58 Environmental Review/​Assessment

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates may apply for this position by submitting an electronic application or hard copy application consisting of a cover letter describing why you are the ideal candidate, starting salary expectation, and a current resume, suitably designed to identify the essential experience and competencies outlined in the recruitment announcement.​ The cover letter and resume must be sent to:

CEO Search Committee
Tagiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority
P.​O.​ Box 409 Barrow, Alaska 99723

Email: ceo.​search@​tnha.​net

The Search Committee will assess all applications and select a pool of ideal candidates to invite to the selection process.​ Candidates may visit our website at: http://www.​tnha.​info/​ to gain information about this position as well as TNHA programs, projects and activities.​

Application materials must be received by the CEO Search Committee not later than January 31, 2015.​

Alaska Native/​Indian Preference.​

Employment decisions at TNHA are subject to Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.​S.​C.​ 450e (b).​ Section 7(b) to the maximum extent feasible, preferences and opportunities for training and employment will be granted to Alaska Native/​Indian employees or individuals