Housing Program Assistant I

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

2d•$20 - $20

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. Under supervision, interview applicants, issue vouchers and maintain records plus other tasks in support of the rental housing subsidy program.

Requirements

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.
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.

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.