What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Supervisor position at Alexandria Housing Authority?
Salary
$3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly
Location
Alexandria, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
223870
Department
Alexandria Housing Authority
Opening Date
07/23/2026
Closing Date
8/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
OUR MISSION
We are committed to providing affordable housing, quality of life opportunities, and building safe communities, one family at a time.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Housing Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation, performance, and compliance of assigned affordable housing communities. This position provides leadership to on-site staff while ensuring quality resident services, high occupancy, timely rent collection, property maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strong financial performance. The Housing Supervisor serves as the primary point of contact for residents, staff, contractors, and the Housing Authority, balancing customer service with accountability and operational excellence.
Key Competencies for Success
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing safe, quality housing while improving the lives of residents and strengthening the community. The Housing Supervisor has the ability to lead a dedicated team, influence property performance, and contribute directly to organizational goals through operational excellence, regulatory compliance, resident engagement, and continuous process improvement. Success in this role combines leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering exceptional housing services.
We are committed to providing affordable housing, quality of life opportunities, and building safe communities, one family at a time.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Housing Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation, performance, and compliance of assigned affordable housing communities. This position provides leadership to on-site staff while ensuring quality resident services, high occupancy, timely rent collection, property maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strong financial performance. The Housing Supervisor serves as the primary point of contact for residents, staff, contractors, and the Housing Authority, balancing customer service with accountability and operational excellence.
Key Competencies for Success
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
- Knowledge of affordable housing programs, HUD regulations, LIHTC, and/or PBV requirements.
- Organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
- Financial acumen, including budgeting, rent collection, and expense management.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance.
- Customer service mindset while maintaining professionalism and enforcing policies.
- Ability to analyze reports, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing safe, quality housing while improving the lives of residents and strengthening the community. The Housing Supervisor has the ability to lead a dedicated team, influence property performance, and contribute directly to organizational goals through operational excellence, regulatory compliance, resident engagement, and continuous process improvement. Success in this role combines leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering exceptional housing services.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been in housing management or social services:
Four years of experience in administrative services, housing management, real estate, or social services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience.
Four years of experience in administrative services, housing management, real estate, or social services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Supervise the daily operations of assigned affordable housing communities to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant property management.
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance oversight for assigned housing staff, ensuring accountability and adherence to agency policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with HUD regulations, LIHTC requirements, Housing Authority policies, Fair Housing laws, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, and unit make readies are completed timely and meet quality standards.
Collaborate with Housing Choice Voucher staff, Resident Services, contractors, vendors, and community partners to support resident success and efficient operations.
Support agency initiatives, special projects, audits, and inspections by maintaining organized records and ensuring audit readiness.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Alexandria Housing Authority
employment@alexhousing.org
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $3,127 - $6,136