Housing Assistant

New York City, NY•Bronx, NY

40d

About The Position

Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and decision making, the selected candidate will perform responsible work in support of the Leased Housing Department, Inspection Unit, Certification Team. The Unit is responsible for inspecting all subsidized units on the Section 8 program to ensure they are maintained in accordance with Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). Duties include, but are not limited to the following: 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, click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Additional Information: 1. This position is open as a promotional opportunity only. It is not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis. 2. NYCHA employees applying for 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). 3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. 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 Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform work under time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to work with others to perform duties.
Knowledge of Siebel system, with ability to navigate program to obtain queries and process cases.
Advanced computer skills, including competency in Excel.
Excellent organizational, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Work closely and collaborate with Section 8 Inspection Unit staff.
Review and evaluate Certification of Completed Repairs and other inspection related documents.
Associate inspection related documents to the Section 8 case.
Reinstate/suspend Section 8 subsidy, based on inspection status of Section 8 unit and/or public space.
Calculate Section 8 subsidy payment adjustments for HQS Reinstatements, ensuring payment is processed in accordance with NYCHA/Leased Housing policies and procedures.
Contact and inform tenants and/or landlords of Section 8 inspection status.
Answer inspection related Correspondences from tenants, landlords and other entities.
Initiate and process termination action for inspections, in accordance with procedures.
Complete unit reports.
Perform other tasks as needed to support and improve overall operations of Certification and Inspection units.