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Current Vacancies 3/11/2024

Job Title: Special Projects Coordinator

Division: Facilites
Location: Bethel
Closing Date: Until Filled

Department: Facilities
Reports To: Director of Facilities
Supervises: Yes

Compensation: Range 5
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of the Director of Facilities, plans, organizes, and manages tasks and resources to renovate, repair, and weatherize homes under the Guidance of Homeowner Assistance Fund Program and AVCP RHA’s Homeowner Assistance Fund Plan.
Conduct pre-inspection, assessment of costs and scope of work, purchase, and delivery of equipment and material, and hire AVCP RHA Force Account crew to provide the labor, provide post assessment and inspection, and homeowner education on homeowner upkeep and maintenance if needed.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Valid Statue of Alaska driver’s license.
  • Two years experience supervising employees.
  • Ten years of related experience in construction. A college degree in a related field can be substituted for four of the ten years.
  • Willing and able to travel to remote villages throughout the year.

Desirable:

  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • One-year experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet, and related programs.

Duties and Responsibilites but not limited to:

  1. Supervise, hire, fire, train, and evaluate the Force Account Staff.
  2. Break assigned projects into easily manageable scheduled tasks, communicate with the team, and track tasks as work progresses.
  3. Plan, manage, and close out projects through to completion for rehabilitation, modernization, and weatherization.
  4. Manage projects regarding time frame, funding limits, procedures, staffing, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects.
  5. Implement AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s and HUD’s procurement and inventory control policies.
  6. Draft, recommend, and monitor budgets weekly with the team and the Director of Facilities.
  7. Prepare reports and schedules for the Director of Facilities.
  8. Coordinate plans with the Director of Facilities, engineers, and suppliers.
  9. Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory and reporting control.
  10. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to deal with the public and other employees with courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute percentages, and make other arithmetic calculations.
  • Ability to learn, follow and apply complex regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to work independently, accurately, and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including schedules.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities by AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s policies and procedures and applicable laws.
  • Communicate changes and progress, respond promptly to customer needs; meet commitments; assess own strengths and weaknesses, strive to build knowledge and skills, build morale, and provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Job Environment:

Regular exposure to travel by small aircraft, outside weather, extreme cold, wet, or humid conditions, and occasional exposure to moderate heights and loud noise.

Job Physical Demands:

Lift/carry more than 70lbs., walk, climb, or balance, kneel, crawl, talk, and hear. Close, distance color, peripheral and depth vision.

Job Title: Comptroller

Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Supervises: Yes

Compensation: Range 9
FSLA Status: Exempt
Job Status: Full-Time

Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, directs the financial affairs of the organization.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum:

  • Valid State of Alaska driver’s license.
  • Two years experience supervising employees.
  • Three years related accounting experience in the private industry.
  • Graduate of a four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting.

Desirable:

  • CPA preferred.
  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • Three years experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, and related programs.

Job Duties:

  • Supervise, hire, discipline, train, and evaluate personnel in the Finance Department.
  • Maintain the company’s system of accounts and keep books and records on all company transactions and assets.
  • Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability and performance against budget and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
  • Establish major financial objectives and policies for the company and prepare reports that outline the company’s financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.
  • Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and institute and maintain other planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system), based on past, present and future operations.
  • Responsible for tax planning and compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
  • Determine depreciation rates and advise management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax revisions if applicable.
  • Evaluate and recommend insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
  • Maintain policy as it pertains to the Finance Department.
  • Act as liaison in independent audits.
  • Furnish internal and external reports.

Job Requirements:

  • Knowledge of principles, practices, and terminology of general, fund, and governmental
    accounting, including financial statement preparation and methods of financial and internal
    controls and financial reporting.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and requirements applicable to Housing
    Authority operations and funding sources, and auditing principles and practices.
  • Knowledge and experience with tribal organizations, housing authorities and public corporations
    in Alaska. Understanding and familiarity with NAHASDA regulations.
  • Knowledge of private and public sources of funding and the inter-relationships between Federal,
    State, and private agencies involved in housing planning.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute percentages, and make other arithmetic
    calculations.
  • Ability to accurately, independently and efficiently account for and record typical transactions
    according to appropriate Housing Authority and governmental standards, and Generally Accepted
    Accounting Standards.
  • Ability to verify the accuracy of financial data and information; analyze, balance and reconcile
    financial data and accounts.
  • Ability to learn, follow and apply a system of complex regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to write clearly and legibly.
  • Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to deal with the public and other employees with courtesy, tact and good judgment.
  • Ability to communicate with municipal officials, citizens groups, the general public and
    associated agencies involved in the housing planning processes.
  • Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including schedules and filing systems.
  • Ability to operate a computer and utilize advance functions of spreadsheet and other standard
    financial and business software.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with
    employees and client interactions.

Job Physical Demands:

No unusual physical demands. Requirements are those of normal office work with extended hours of
sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment.

Department: Housing Management
Reports To: Director of Housing Management
Supervises: No

Compensation: Range 5
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Temporary Full Time

Job Summary:
Accept and review applications for the AVCP RHA COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Fun Program. The primary responsibility distributing and collecting applications, ensure supporting documents submitted with application to determine applicant eligibility for the Homeowner Assistance Fund Program.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum

  • High School Degree or GED equivalent.
  • Valid State of Alaska drivers license.
  • One year experience in homebuyer eligibility or related work.

Desirable:

  • Yup’ik speaking preferrred.
  • One year experience in computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.

Job Duties:
Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain file for each applicant applying for program.
  • Conduct verification of the program eligibility requirements for each of the applicant.
  • Entering data.
  • Provide required reports and documents.
  • Apply established statutes, regulations, and policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • Work independently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
  • Learn, follow, and apply statutes, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Handle difficult situations with sensitivity and good judgment.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Plan and organize work assignments, including schedules and filing systems.

Job Physical Demands:

No unusual physical demands. Requirements are those of normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment.

Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Development
Supervises: None

Compensation: Range 5
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full Time, Regular

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Development performs tasks necessary for site selection and total site control.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

  • College degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Community Planning or related field.
    Additional experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
  • Valid State of Alaska driver’s license.
  • Willing and able to travel to remote villages throughout the year.

Desirable:

  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • Two years of experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word,
    Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Job Requirements

  • Knowledge of land management issues in Alaska.
  • Knowledge of the process of securing site control.
  • Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to learn, follow and apply a system of complex regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to tactfully handle difficult situations with sensitivity and good judgment.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute percentages and make other arithmetic calculations.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client
    interactions.
  • Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including schedules and filing systems.

Job Duties

  • Identify and secure sites for housing development.
  • Perform title search and obtain land titles documentation.
  • Develop site control documents.
  • Complete environmental reviews for individual projects.
  • Coordinate site selection with surveyors.
  • Obtain necessary permits by approval from State, Federal and local governments.
  • Coordinate with Tribal and/or City governments in planning projects.
  • Follow through in coordination of plat approval by appropriate agencies.
  • Archive and maintain site control documents for new and existing housing projects.
  • Organize and maintain the plans room.

Job Environment and Physical Demands

Work environment includes normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and
computer equipment. As well as, requires regular travel by small aircraft, and exposure to outside weather, extreme cold
and wet or humid conditions; and occasional exposure to moderate heights and loud noise. Ability to lift and carry up to
75 lbs., walk, climb or balance, kneel, crawl, talk and hear. Close, distance color, peripheral and depth vision.

Other Information

In addition to the essential duties listed above the Planner is expected to:

  • Demonstrate efficient time management and prioritization of workload daily with frequent interruptions.
  • Work independently and with other employees with clear effective communication.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all programs and client information.

  • This job description is intended to convey all information essential to the understanding the scope of the job and the
  • general nature and level of work performed by job holders associated with this position. Job holders may undertake
  • similar duties and responsibilities consistent of the job in order to provide service needs to the organization. Furthermore,
  • this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or
  • working conditions associated with the position. In common, this job description, may be subject to change, according to
  • the service needs and in consultation with the job holder.


How to Apply:

A separate application must be submitted for each position applying for.

Submit a completed AVCP – Regional Housing Authority employment application and resume to:

Mail to:Deliver to:Fax/email to:
AVCP – RHA
PO Box 767 Bethel, AK 99559
AVCP – RHA
411 Ptarmigan Road Bethel, AK 9559
1-907-543-4020
ATTN: Human Resources
ckernak@avcphousing.org

Notice

Pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, 25 U.S.C. § 450e(b), AVCP – Regional Housing Authority agrees to give preference to Indians who can perform the work required regardless of age, sex, religion, or tribal affiliation for training and employment opportunities. To be considered under Indian Preference, you must provide verification with your application and resume. AVCP – Regional Housing Authority is an “At-Will” equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

AVCP Regional Housing Authority is an “At-Will” equal opportunity employer with Indian American/Alaska Native Preference pursuant to 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistant Act of 1975.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

These job descriptions reflects the AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s best effort to describe the requirements and qualifications of the jobs described. They are not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the jobs. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read the Job Description and understand the requirements and qualifications for the job in return for salary compensation.