Multifamily Housing Specialist

Saint Paul Public Housing Agency • St. Paul, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The St. Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA) is seeking a Multifamily Housing Specialist to join their innovative and creative team. The PHA has been serving the community for over 45 years, providing affordable, quality housing for low-income families and individuals. The agency owns and operates affordable rental housing and administers Housing Choice Vouchers. The mission is to help families and individuals with low incomes achieve greater stability and self-reliance by providing safe, affordable, quality housing and links to community services. This role is responsible for determining eligibility or continuing eligibility for the HUD Multifamily Housing Program, processing rental applications, and calculating rent values.

Requirements

• Knowledge of interviewing techniques
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles
• Knowledge of customer service techniques
• Familiarity with laws and regulations pertaining to property management and landlord/tenant relations
• Knowledge of electronic data processing
• Knowledge of State laws and procedures regarding Unlawful Detainer and eviction actions
• Knowledge of public assistance programs
• Knowledge of HUD housing program policies, rules, and regulations, especially those related to rent calculation and re-examination
• Knowledge of physical and mental disabilities
• Knowledge of various cultures and populations represented in public housing communities
• Skill in using computers and related software applications
• Skill in maintaining files and records
• Skill in resolving problems and disputes
• Skill in prioritizing and handling multiple projects
• Skill in writing clear and concise memos and reports
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations
• Skill in working with diverse populations
• Skill in working with persons with disabilities
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant BA degree or additional vocational or technical training.
• Additional relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with ethnically, culturally and economically diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct activities relating to yearly income reviews to ensure all residents are paying correct tenant rents and getting the correct level of assistance based on their household annual income in conformance with PHA and HUD Programs rules and regulations.
• Conduct activities relating to interim income reviews to ensure all residents are paying correct tenant rents and getting the level of assistance based on their household reported changes in conformance with PHA and HUD Programs rules and regulations.
• Conduct duties relating to Annual Recertification and Interim Recertification.
• Generate HUD EIV and certification reports for Annual Recertification and Interim Recertification.
• Must abide by all Board approved policies, policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment, executive communications, administrative procedures, and safety procedures established by the PHA.
• Must travel to various PHA sites and other locations that are required by the nature of the work.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Eleven paid designated holidays and two paid floating holidays
• Health and dental insurance coverage
• Employer pension contribution equal to 7% of employee's salary (employee contributes 5%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree