Mapp, a local realtor who remains active with the NAACP, made history when he filed a discrimination lawsuit against the former Chattanooga City Schools in 1960 that lasted 26 years. He also protested segregated lunch counters in Chattanooga during the Civil Rights Movement. Brooks helped found a singing group called The Roosters in Chattanooga in the late 1950s. The original members relocated to Chicago, added Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield to their lineup, and later became known as The Impressions. Some of their music served as inspirational anthems during the Civil Rights era. Brooks currently resides at Gateway Towers, which along with Greenwood, is one of the Chattanooga Housing Authority’s 17 public housing communities.

The Black History program at Greenwood is being hosted by the Neighborhood Networks Program. CHA was awarded a $400,000 Neighborhood Networks grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2008 to create a technology center for the families at Greenwood.

“Every year in February our young people typically hear about the accomplishments of famous African-Americans who have passed on,” said Carol Johnson, manager of the Neighborhood Networks Program. “But we wanted to expose our youth to history-makers from right here in Chattanooga who are alive, and are willing to talk about their struggles and successes.”

Other scheduled speakers include Ruth Blackmon and Irma Harris, longtime Greenwood residents, and Cedric Collins with the Boys and Girls Club of Chattanooga located at Harriet Tubman Development, another CHA community. The Black History program will also include poetry readings and a play written by DaQuan Myles, an eighth-grade student at Dalewood Middle and Greenwood resident.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to establishing and managing the strategic long-term goals, policies and procedures for the Information Technology Department. Other responsibilities include designing and implementing standards, setting deadlines, developing computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery. Incumbent will provide leadership and foster a cooperative teamwork environment.

Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in the field of Information Technology required; > 5 years work experience in the information technology field; Microsoft Server, XenServer/XenApp, and Internet related experience required; experience with Sun Solaris, Emphasys Elite, Google Apps, and Wyse Thin Clients preferred; knowledge of business and management practices. Salary commensurate with experience and education. CHA has an excellent benefits package, including a wellness program and company paid pension plan.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and completed CHA application along with salary requirements by March 18, 2010 to:

Chattanooga Housing Authority
801 North Holtzclaw Ave.
P.O. Box 1486
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Attn: Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Chattanooga Housing Authority is seeking a highly talented professional to fill the position of Criminal Investigator. The successful applicant should have experience in conducting proactive policing activities utilizing community policing principles in public housing developments. Individual will be conducting investigations into allegations of either civil or criminal misconduct by CHA employees and residents. Experience supervising or coordinating policing activities in a public housing development is desirable. Individual should have knowledge of the operations of a PHA, excellent communication and analytical skills, ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with officials, employees and the general public and basic computer skills.

Minimum requirements: Must have Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field and 2-3 years of work experience. Current POST Certified officer is preferred. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. Individual must be proficient in all aspects of criminal law. Salary DOE. CHA provides an excellent benefits package including an agency paid money pension plan. Interested candidates should submit a resume, and a completed CHA application by March 12, 2010 to:

Chattanooga Housing Authority
801 N. Holtzclaw Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Attn: Human Resources. Fax: (423) 209-2237

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) seeks a qualified candidate to fill its part time HCVP Clerk position for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining schedules for HCVP participants for initial eligibility interviews, annual reexaminations, and annual Housing Quality Standard inspections. Also responsible for answering questions, incoming calls, emails and letters by responding in a timely manner. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel software. Knowledge of HUD requirements and/or experience in administrative support in a government agency is preferable. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university preferred, with 1-2 years of work experience in customer service field and/or office environment. Any combination of education and experience will be accepted. Interested candidates should submit resume and a completed CHA application by March 5, 2010 to:

Chattanooga Housing Authority
801 North Holtzclaw Ave.
P.O. Box 1486
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Attn: Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our upcoming schedule for 2010 is:

• Feb. 25th
• Mar. 25th
• Apr. 22nd
• May 27th
• Jun. 24th
• Jul. 22nd
• Aug. 26th
• Sep. 23rd
• Oct. 28th
• NO Meetings in Nov or Dec