Occupancy Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

An Exciting and Rewarding Career Opportunity

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority

Announcement Number

Job Title

26-030

Occupancy Specialist 

Number of Openings

Compensation (Depending on Experience, DOE)

One or more (Full-Time, 7 AM to 6 PM, Mon-Thurs)

$55,227.32 (Step 1) - $88,288.92 (Step 20) annually

The typical starting range for this position is between $55,227.32 and $60,960.43 DOE

Opening Date

Closing Date

September 15, 2026

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

September 29, 2026 (or until filled)

The closing date may be earlier based on applications received . 

To Apply and Required Documents

Conditions of Employment

This position is open to both internal and external applicants. Applicants should:

• Complete an application online - to apply, click here
• Submit a cover letter and resume

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

*Applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an interview.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, the candidate must successfully:

• Complete a background investigation, which may include:

(education, criminal history, credit, fingerprints, and DMV)

• Pass a workplace drug test within 72 hours *
• Possess a valid State of Nevada driver’s license 
• Possess a clean driving record

*As a federally-funded employer, although legal in the state of Nevada, marijuana is restricted under Federal guidelines.

Employee Benefits

Pay is only part of the generous compensation package you receive while working for our premier agency. Employees enjoy a 3-day weekend; free parking, two weeks vacations (years 1 and 2); 13 sick days; 13 paid holidays, including your birthday; medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% employer paid (employee only); health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life and long-term disability insurance (employer paid); 457B Deferred Compensation Plan; Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) – 100% Employer Funded or Employee/Employee-Funded (50%/50%); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a host of voluntary employee benefits options. Student loan forgiveness is available to qualified individuals, pursuant to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Overview

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNVRHA) is currently recruiting for an Occupancy Specialist  to join our team. Through its public housing programs, SNRHA provides affordable housing to low- and moderate-income households. Our team is comprised of 200+ committed and caring professionals who support our mission and the clients and communities we serve. Our success is built upon the contributions of our valued employees. To learn more, please visit us online - 

For candidates relocating from out-of-state, more than its famous strip, which provides endless entertainment opportunities for locals and tourists, Las Vegas, Nevada also offers a family-friendly environment with wonderful neighborhoods, affordable living, warm weather, outdoor wonders (hiking, climbing, snow-skiing, boating, sightseeing, and more), professional sports, and world-class restaurants. Las Vegas is home to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and a few hour’s drive to beach destinations in Southern California, the Grand Canyon in Arizona, and national parks and ski resorts in Utah. Nevada is among the most tax-friendly states in the U.S., with residents enjoying no state income tax, county income tax, inheritance tax, and lower property taxes.

Position Summary

The Occupancy Specialist  performs case-management duties to determine the continued eligibility of Housing Choice Voucher program participants through interactive interviewing, fact-gathering, and data gathering in accordance with established SNRHA policies and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. The incumbent is responsible for annual recertifications, interim contracts, and the processing of weekly and monthly reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

This announcement summarizes typical job functions and does not exhaustively or comprehensively list all duties and responsibilities. This position is accountable for performing the following duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Conduct interviews with families that contain all adults (18 and over) to calculate the client portion of the rent and ensure that documentation for minors turning adults has provided signed documents as adults.
• Performs annual, interim re-certification to update the family's income, asset, and familial status receiving subsidized housing. 
• Verifies information provided by the client using the completed continued occupancy application, third-party verification from employers, public and private health care providers for the medical expense if applicable, and/or the welfare agency or child support.
• Processes contract paperwork to execute the Housing Assistance payment after the unit has passed the initial Housing Quality Standards Inspection.
• Organizes and maintains file integrity and confidential information for the client's Personal Identifiable Information that is input into the Yardi database.
• Review requests for tenancy approval packets completed by the landlord for completed paperwork, signatures, and a proposed lease. 
• Review the rent reasonableness from inspections to verify the rent valuation report from comparable units of the same type, size, and amenities. Unsubsidized units within a two-mile radius are reasonable with the asking rent from the landlord.
• Advises clients on the policies and procedures of the Admin Plan and the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Ensures that the 50058 (family report uploaded to Housing and Urban Development) is correct. 

This position is eligible for participation in the collective bargaining unit (SEIU), which represents certain Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority employees.

Minimum Qualifications