What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Occupancy Technician position at City of Mesquite?
Salary: $17.83/hr. minimum - $21.85/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
Responsible for assisting low income families to obtain and maintain safe, decent, sanitary and affordable housing while promoting self-sufficiency in compliance with the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. The Housing Occupancy Technician will perform a variety of tasks in determining the initial and continued eligibility of participant families; not limited to initial, annual and interim re-certifications, counseling with families to promote self-sufficiency activities; assisting families in relocating within jurisdiction or porting out; coordinating Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections with owners and landlords; mediating and resolving tenant and landlord conflicts; entering data and managing the housing database software program; and recommending families for termination or repayment agreements for noncompliance of program rules.
Responsible for assisting low income families to obtain and maintain safe, decent, sanitary and affordable housing while promoting self-sufficiency in compliance with the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. The Housing Occupancy Technician will perform a variety of tasks in determining the initial and continued eligibility of participant families; not limited to initial, annual and interim re-certifications, counseling with families to promote self-sufficiency activities; assisting families in relocating within jurisdiction or porting out; coordinating Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections with owners and landlords; mediating and resolving tenant and landlord conflicts; entering data and managing the housing database software program; and recommending families for termination or repayment agreements for noncompliance of program rules.
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SUPERVISION
- General supervision is provided by the Housing Occupancy Supervisor.
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Interviews participants for HCV assistance, explains housing program obligations, verifies income and household composition for initial eligibility and continued assistance, processes request for portability for incoming and outgoing participant families.
- Processes files for annual and interim reexaminations, including but not limited to, scheduling appointments, processing revisions, calculating rent adjustments, notifying participants and landlords of rent changes, terminations of assistance and change in policy or applicable fees, and initial housing authorities in writing and in compliance with established deadlines and regulations.
- Accurately calculates housing assistance payments and applicable utility reimbursements.
- Initiates repayment agreements and/or termination of participant families for non-compliance or other allowable grounds; investigate allegations of program fraud or abuse and review findings with the Housing Occupancy Supervisor.
- Maintains participant files, documents and historical records for each participant.
- Creates check requests for amounts payable to landlords, participants, and other housing authorities.
- Processes HQS inspection requests for initial, annual, and special inspections.
- Processes portability paperwork for both incoming and outgoing participants, monitoring program participants who have moved to other jurisdictions.
- Manage and maintain the housing database software program, including accessing the HUD website to download information on participant's income; insuring that the HUD 50058 is accurately transmitted and making corrections when needed.
- Assist families in achieving self-sufficiency through various federal grant programs and by maintaining relationships with community resources for referral opportunities.
EDUCATION
Required:
Required:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Sociology, Psychology, social work and or law enforcement.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience working in a housing assistance, real estate, property management or related social service department or organization.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- HCV Occupancy, Eligibility, Income and Rent Calculations Certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
- Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM
Salary : $18 - $22
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