What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Assistant position at NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY?
- NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Leased Housing Department's Inspections Unit Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
- Conduct annual and biannual inspections at privately owned Housing Choice Voucher program participant properties using various test equipment and handheld computer devices.
- Conduct Rental, transfer and special inspections at privately owned Housing Choice Voucher program participant properties.
- Conduct project-based inspections at Housing Choice Voucher program participant properties.
- Interact with program participants, landlords, and advocates.
- Perform other tasks as needed to support Inspection units.
NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL/TEMPORARY BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram
Additional Information
1. For NYCHA employees: This position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity.
2. For NYCHA employees: This vacancy is for a title which is normally filled through the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS). However, employees applying to this location via the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS) must reapply to this vacancy posting to be considered for this position.
3. Employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
HOUSING ASSISTANT (HA) - 80201
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
An associate degree or sixty semester credits from an accredited college and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in housing management at a development or developments containing at least 150 apartments, performing any one or a combination of the following duties: interviewing applicants; determining eligibility; gathering and evaluating information to resolve complaints; collecting rents; and/or resolving tenant-related problems; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in “1” above; or
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described in "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of satisfactory full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent.
Preferred Skills
- Experience conducting physical apartment inspections for public housing and Section 8 programs. - Experience using wireless handheld computer devices to record data. - Strong computer skills experience using Microsoft Outlook. - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Shortlist
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Administration & Human Resources
Salary : $42,723 - $69,243
