Occupancy Specialist

Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority•Portsmouth, VA

4d•$38,000 - $45,000

About The Position

The Occupancy Assistant provides operational support across the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s federally assisted housing programs, with primary responsibility for ensuring compliance related to occupancy. The role supports application intake, waiting lists, eligibility, and applicant selection for Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties owned or managed by the Authority. The position reports to the Director of Asset Management. The role requires knowledge of policies, procedures, and requirements for admission to Public Housing, Section 8, LIHTC, and RAD, as well as occupancy procedures for the Authority’s Public Housing, LIPH, Elderly Housing, Section 8 New Construction, and LIHTC programs.

Requirements

Excellent human relations skills and the ability to promote a positive image of the Authority by establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with applicants, tenants, co-workers, local agencies, and other appropriate agencies.
Computer literacy, including use of a personal computer and electronic communications.
Any combination equivalent to high school graduation and experience and training equal to two years of study at a recognized college or university in business or administrative support technology.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in federally assisted HUD programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide information to people inquiring about federally assisted housing, Section 8, and LIHTC.
Receive, update, and monitor housing applications as required.
Determine applicant eligibility and organize and maintain waiting lists for Public Housing and the Section 8 program.
Enter data into computer systems and maintain required computerized information.
Select applicants for admission to public housing, compute admission rents, and complete required Authority and HUD forms.
Prepare resident and Section 8 participant files for distribution to the appropriate Public Housing or LIHTC developments or Section 8 staff.
Assist the Occupancy Officer with monitoring and processing transfers for Public Housing and LIHTC developments.
Work productively with Section 8 staff to transfer applicant files in a timely manner for voucher issuance.
Prepare statistical reports and assist the Occupancy Officer with special projects as requested.
Keep apprised of pertinent housing legislation.