Housing Specialist III

HOUSING SPECIALIST III

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Housing Specialist III vacancies within OC Community Resources/OC Housing Authority. The list may also be used to fill positions in lower-level classifications within this series.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:59 pm (PT). Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Make a positive difference in the community by providing essential housing assistance to low-income households. The Housing Specialist III interprets, communicates, and applies housing regulations and policies associated with the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher Program and similar subsidized housing programs funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs initial and ongoing eligibility as it pertains to rental assistance and interprets and applies regulations, policies, and procedures. Manages complex caseloads by reviewing, tracking, recruiting, assessing, and reporting participants' case progress. Represents the program at public events, delivers orientations, and develops information materials for community outreach. Collects required documentation from applicants, participants, and landlords, and builds relationships with service providers. Determines rent reasonableness and affordability of rental units and calculates rental assistance payments and repayment arrangements. Performs Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections and leasing activity; maintains escrow accounts, recommends escrow disbursement, and determines participants' dates of graduation. Prepares reports and correspondences for various agencies, landlords, or businesses that seek or report housing information. Coordinates receipt of portability packets with initial public housing authority; monitors participants' progress and evaluates the overall success of the housing program. Recruits potential Family Self‑Sufficiency (FSS) program participants from Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) recipients. Supports participants with job search, placement, retention, and advancement; assists participants in achieving established goals such as education and training to promote self‑sufficiency. Conducts referrals, assesses the needs of housing program participants, matches participants to applicable service providers, and ensures participants are linked to supportive services. A hybrid telecommuting work schedule may be available for this position. This may revert to a regular on‑site schedule depending on business needs.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in HUD's Housing Choice Voucher Program, as well as a strong working knowledge of interpreting and applying local policies, State and Federal regulations. They will be customer focused with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a positive, collaborative attitude. Technical Expertise Possession of housing industry knowledge. Extensive experience interpreting Federal, State, and local housing regulations and policies related to the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Ability to interpret, understand, apply, and explain housing laws, regulations, and policies. Knowledge and experience with reviewing and preparing documents, procedures, correspondence, and reports related to rental assistance and housing information. Collection, aggregation, calculation, and analysis of complex data to ensure accurate eHUD reporting, regulatory compliance, and informed program decision‑making. Verbal & Written Communication Effectively communicate in writing and orally, technical and complex information. Ability to compose complex correspondence and reports for a wide range of audiences. Presents information clearly and in an organized manner; creates and conducts informative presentations to the public. Customer Focus Shows interest and understands the needs, expectations, and circumstances of internal and external customers. Explores options and pursues solutions until customers are satisfied. Provides a responsive, pleasant, professional service, and easy to do business with. Organization & Planning Organizes, plans, and structures workload to maximize productivity while ensuring excellent quality. Prioritizes workload in accordance with deadlines and Department/County goals and initiatives. Manages time efficiently.

EEO STATEMENT

Orange County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orange County, CA