Housing Assistant

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

Housing Assistants in the Landlord Tenant Division assist attorneys in handling a high-volume caseload in Housing Court. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: - Serve as a liaison to the developments, tenants, attorneys and other departments. - Assist in collecting and inputting data in preparation of Nonpayment, Holdover, HP and Bankruptcy actions. - Assist in notifying developments of pending cases and documents needed for court. - Advise developments of repair issues and follow up to ensure they are addressed. - Perform data entry into the Law Department databases. - Appear in Housing Court. - File and serve motions. - Prepare reports on special projects/cases. - Assist with initiating court proceedings and obtaining warrants of eviction. Note: Employees are required to maintain confidentiality in all NYCHA proceedings. NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Additional Information 1. NYCHA employees: This position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity. 2. NYCHA employees: This vacancy is for a title which is normally filled through the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS). However, employees applying to this location via the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS) must reapply to this vacancy posting to be considered for this position. 3. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 4. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. 5. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position. HOUSING ASSISTANT (HA) - 80201

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
• An associate degree or sixty semester credits from an accredited college and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in housing management at a development or developments containing at least 150 apartments, performing any one or a combination of the following duties: interviewing applicants; determining eligibility; gathering and evaluating information to resolve complaints; collecting rents; and/or resolving tenant-related problems; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in “1” above; or
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described in "1" or "2" above.
• Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of satisfactory full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison to the developments, tenants, attorneys and other departments.
• Assist in collecting and inputting data in preparation of Nonpayment, Holdover, HP and Bankruptcy actions.
• Assist in notifying developments of pending cases and documents needed for court.
• Advise developments of repair issues and follow up to ensure they are addressed.
• Perform data entry into the Law Department databases.
• Appear in Housing Court.
• File and serve motions.
• Prepare reports on special projects/cases.
• Assist with initiating court proceedings and obtaining warrants of eviction.

Benefits

• NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees