Housing Assistant

Housing Program Assistant I

Under supervision, interview applicants, issue vouchers and maintain records plus other tasks in support of the rental housing subsidy program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interview program applicants to obtain information needed to complete application documents, issue vouchers to qualified applicants, and perform other administrative tasks related to the program.
• Coordinate record keeping and deposits for public housing units in conjunction with the fiscal staff.
• May perform inspection of units as necessary.
• Assist in the interpretation of Section Eight Housing Standard Regulations and explain the standards and procedures to applicants, landlords and tenants.
• Keep all tenant files and other records up-to-date.
• Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years 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 public.
• Proficiency in information systems and accuracy in data entry and retrieval of information is required.
• Knowledge of record keeping, word processing, file management and standard office procedures and policies.
• Ability to learn and interpret Section Eight Housing subsidy eligibility standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
• This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Essential duties are typically performed indoors.
• Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled. Working surface is typically dry.
• Occasionally worker may be required to perform field inspection work and would be subject to existing conditions.
• Worker often works alone both with or without directions from supervisor.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, typewriter, photocopy machine, fax machine and calculator.
• Materials 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.