Housing Program Assistant I

Job Posting Title:

Housing Program Assistant I

Department:

Housing

Location:

2400 Wellesley Dr NE

Pay:

9-month Probationary Hourly Rate of $20.44
Union Hourly Rate of $20.85

Close Date:

October 22 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents communities and addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance building a culture of flexibility learning and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Housing Program Assistant I under supervision interviews applicants issues vouchers and maintains records plus other tasks in support of the rental housing subsidy AND RESPONSIBILITIESInterview program applicants to obtain information needed to complete application documents issue vouchers to qualified applicants and perform other administrative tasks related to the record keeping and deposits for public housing units in conjunction with the fiscal perform inspection of units as in the interpretation of Section Eight Housing Standard Regulations and explain the standards and procedures to applicants landlords and all tenant files and other records up to other job-related duties as required or assigned.*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or (3) years of work experience and/or post-secondary education utilizing writing skills use of a computer for record keeping and word processing file management and interaction with the in information systems and accuracy in data entry and retrieval of information is of recordkeeping word processing file management and standard office procedures and to learn and interpret Section Eight Housing subsidy eligibility to communicate effectively in both oral and written to establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors co-workers and the public.*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above AND COMPLIANCEThe offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background to all County safety all FEMA training(s) assigned to this of a valid New Mexico drivers license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this required supervisor training if CONDITIONSEssential duties are typically performed are performed in a temperature-controlled are performed on an even surface which may be carpeted or tiled. Working surface is typically worker may be required to perform field inspection work and would be subject to existing often works alone both with and/or without directions from TOOLS AND MATERIALSEquipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone computer terminal computer printer computer keyboard typewriter photocopy machine fax machine and and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files forms reports various other paperwork and a wide variety of basic office supplies.

Required Experience:

Junior IC