What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Data Specialist position at Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority?
The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority offers an exceptional benefits package for fulltime employees that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance; Retirement plan through OPERS and 457 compensation plan; 10 days of vacation that begins on your date of hire; 15 sick days, 15 paid holidays, 2 personal days and a self-care day. Join an organization where our employees are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our residents and clients. We are an agency that is a great place to work with a team-oriented atmosphere.
The Information Data Specialist manages and maintains all HUD-related databases and assists the MIS Coordinator in maintaining and improving a multi-server network. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment in association with this position.
- Uploads weekly HUD Form 50058 data for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Program departments, ADHOC Reports, and troubleshoots errors.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating development, building, and unit data in HUD’s PIH Information Center (PIC).
- Communicates with Cleveland HUD Field Office personnel to request and confirm changes of status (e.g., dwelling, non-dwelling, merged, disposed, demolished, etc.) for units and buildings in PIC.
- Troubleshoots computer end-user problems with LMHA’s Public Housing software.
- Troubleshoots problems end users experience with computers, laptops, and peripheral equipment.
- Sets up new computers and peripheral equipment for end users throughout LMHA administrative locations.
- Repairs and reformats old or virus-infected computers.
- Set up employees with login IDs, emails, payroll service login IDs, etc. and maintains name changes in the system.
- Responsible for setting up, maintaining and recertifying LMHA users in HUD’s Earned Income Verification (EIV) system.
- Responsible for researching and updating monthly Occupancy Spreadsheet.
- Creates, implements, and modifies form letters in multiple systems as needed.
- Assists in maintaining the LMHA website.
- Maintains computer equipment inventory.
Secondary Duties:
- Fills in on a temporary basis for various accounting and administrative personnel and the MIS Coordinator, as needed
- Obtains quotes for products (e.g., printers, headsets, cartridges, etc.) as requested by MIS Coordinator
- Performs other related duties as required
Associates degree in computer-related field or three (3) years of experience as a computer help desk technician.
Must possess and maintain valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable by LMHA’s vehicle insurance carrier; if current driver’s license is not from Ohio, must obtain Ohio driver’s license within 14 days of employment.
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Record is Required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
