Housing Hearing Officer

IntroductionAre you a current Dept. of Housing employee looking for the next step in your career?If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Housing (DOH), is accepting applications from its agency employees for a Housing Hearing Officer (Housing Specialist 2) within the Legal division in Hartford, CT.

WHAT WE OFFER

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!Professional growth and development opportunities.A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full time, 40 hours per weekMonday through FridayFirst shiftLocated at 505 Hudson Street in Hartford, CT This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework, in accordance with the Telework Policy.

THE ROLE

The Housing Hearing Officer will be responsible for reviewing and conducting administrative housing hearings of appeals submitted by Section 8 and RAP applicants. They will be responsible for maintaining the case files, all submitted documentation and all related written summaries, reports, and decisions.WHO WE AREThe Department of Housing is the lead agency for housing matters for the State of Connecticut and is responsible for the creation of environmental review records for more than ten (10) federal grant programs associated with affordable housing and community development activities. The Housing & Development division is responsible for working in concert with municipal leaders, public agencies, community groups, local housing authorities, and other housing developers in the planning and development of affordable homeownership and rental housing units, the preservation of existing multi-family housing developments, community revitalization and financial and other support for our most vulnerable residents through our funding and technical support programs. Hear from some of our staff at Dept. of Housing in the video below: Selection PlanIn order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.AFTER YOU APPLY: Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.” Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at .This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at View email address on click.appcast.io. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Housing this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor and/or performing the most complex duties related to housing and/or community development programs and/or projects.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

WORKING SUPERVISORPlans unit workflow and determines priorities;Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work;Establishes and maintains unit procedures;Provides technical assistance and reviews work of unit staff for consistency and conformity with unit policies;Provides staff training; Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;Makes recommendations on policies or standards;Reviews, analyzes and completes complex financial assistance applications, program plans, budgets, term sheets, contracts, and revisions to contracts to ensure accuracy and conformity with statutory and agency requirements;Provides funding and other recommendations on financial applications;Reviews and processes requests for disbursements, contract modifications and other program and project modifications requested by the financial assistance recipients and makes recommendations;Provides technical assistance to state agencies and federal government entities relative to housing related programs;Consults with local agencies and authorities in areas of program planning, design, operations and management;Serves as liaison with agency administrative staff, state agencies and federal government entities, property managers, landlords, private consultants, advocates, service providers and attorneys on housing, housing related and community development matters including agency projects and programs;Performs inspections, recertifications, reviews and evaluations to determine quality of program operations, conformance with program plan and other contractual requirements and effectiveness and makes recommendations;Prepares comprehensive financial documents and other reports;Maintains and monitors program budgets and completes related paperwork;Monitors the status of payment requests;Coordinates activities of agency with local, regional, state, and federal governmental entities and private organizations and individuals;Meets with officials and others to explain agency programs and policies;Represents the agency in meetings with financial assistance recipients;May serve on committees, task forces and work groups;May develop new housing, housing related and community development programs;Performs related duties as required.HOUSING APPEALS AND HEARINGS:Reviews appeal submissions related to Section 8 and Rental Assistance Program (RAP);Conducts administrative housing hearings;Receives and documents testimony, exhibits, and supporting materials presented in the appeals and hearings processes;Engages with witnesses, staff, and contractor personnel to clarify facts and ensure a complete record;Evaluates evidence and prepares written decisions that explain findings and conclusions;Maintains case files, hearing materials, and decision records;Prepares summaries, reports, or recommendations;Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYConsiderable knowledge of local, state and federal governmental and private resources available in the areas of housing and community development;the challenges and programs related to the expansion of affordable housing, community revitalization and homelessness reduction and prevention;social and economic factors related to expansion of affordable housing, community revitalization and homelessness reduction and prevention;Considerable interpersonal skills;oral and written communication skills;Considerable ability to review, analyze or prepare financial assistance applications from local, state, or federal governmental entities;plan, analyze and evaluate housing programs and projects;Ability to utilize computer software;Supervisory ability.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Seven (7) years of professional experience in the development and coordination of housing programs or projects or financial or technical advisory assistance to local, state, or federal government entities relative to housing or related housing matters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the level of Housing Specialist 1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWEDCollege training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's Degree.A Master's Degree in housing and community development, housing studies, housing and human environments, urban planning, business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience communicating with the public and business representatives.Experience drafting legal documents and handling confidential information.Experience independently managing multiple projects with competing priorities.Experience with affordable housing program management or initiatives.Experience with housing appeals.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSIncumbents in this class may be required to travel.Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.ConclusionAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Location Hartford, CT Date Opened

8/14/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $90,426 - $116,548/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date

8/21/2026 11:59:00 PM