Housing Specialist II

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Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority

Announcement Number

Job Title

25-008

Housing Specialist II

Number of Openings

Compensation (Depending on Experience, DOE)

Two (2) (Full-Time, 7 AM to 6 PM, Mon-Thurs)

$49,536.86 (Step 1) - $79,192.26 (Step 20) annually

The typical starting range for this position is between $49,536.86 and $54,679.46 DOE.

Opening Date

Closing Date

March 4, 2025

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

March 20, 2025 (or until filled)

The closing date may be earlier based on the number of applications received.

To Apply and Required Documents

Conditions of Employment

This position is open to both internal and external applicants. Applicants should:

• Complete an application online - to apply, click here
• Submit a cover letter and resume

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

*Applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an interview.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, the candidate must successfully:

• Complete a background investigation which may include:

(education, criminal history, credit, fingerprints, and DMV)

• Pass a workplace drug test within 72 hours*
• Possess a valid State of Nevada driver’s license
• Possess a clean driving record

*As a federally-funded employer, although legal in the state of Nevada, marijuana is restricted under Federal guidelines.

Employee Benefits

Pay is only part of your generous compensation package for our premier agency. Employees enjoy a 3-day weekend; free parking; 2 weeks vacations (years 1 and 2); 13 sick days; 13 paid holidays, including your birthday; medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% employer paid (employee only); health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life and long-term disability insurance (employer paid); 457B Deferred Compensation Plan; Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) – 100% Employer-Funded or Employee/Employer-Funded (50%/50%); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a host of voluntary employee benefits options. Student loan forgiveness is available to qualified individuals under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Overview

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNVRHA) is recruiting a Housing Specialist II to join our team. Through its public housing programs, SNRHA provides affordable housing to low- and moderate-income households. Our team is comprised of 200 committed and caring professionals who support our mission and the clients and communities we serve. Our success is built upon the contributions of our valued employees. To learn more, please visit us online - www.snvrha.org.

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Position Summary

The Housing Specialist II is responsible for the day-to-day operations of one or more of SNRHA’s public housing developments. They perform administrative and clerical duties required to keep the day-to-day operations running smoothly within the assigned site while assisting in meeting the department's occupancy and financial goals. The housing specialist also supervises lower-level staff, vendors, and contractors who complete assigned work on-site without the asset manager.

The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment associated with this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

This announcement summarizes typical job functions and does not exhaustively or comprehensively list all duties and responsibilities. This position is accountable for performing the following duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Assist in implementing and monitoring agency and site goals, policies, and objectives.
• Perform a wide variety of general clerical duties, including organizing, compiling, and recording various data and resident files; prepare leases and/or lease addendums; conduct annual and/or interim eligibility reviews; receive and respond to telephone calls; and routine requests for information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare or assist in technical and financial reports on operations and activities of property weekly and bi-monthly as required by supervisor. These reports include (but are not limited to) vacancy reports, aged receivable reports, rent surveys, and status reports for assigned property.
• Show and rent apartments, including, but not limited to, preparing a model, showing prospective residents a model, keeping a guest card/log of visitors, reviewing vacancies and notifying applicants of SNRHA vacancies, explaining SNRHA rules and regulations/lease agreement, conducting pre-occupancy unit inspections, conducting move-out inspections, and providing excellent customer service to all current and prospective residents.
• Determine resident compliance with the SNRHA lease and ACOP.
• Review records for rent adjustments and audits; audit resident accounts; verify family income and composition review; and calculate rent amounts and revisions; communicate same to residents accurately and timely, as outlined in SNRHA policies and procedures.
• Perform grounds, building, common areas, and unit inspections when directed by the Asset Manager.
• Help the manager conduct and coordinate regular physical maintenance inspections. This includes but is not limited to move-in, move-out, annual, quarterly, periodic housekeeping inspections, and preventative maintenance inspections.
• Accurately enter tenant information into YARDI systems.

This position is eligible for participation in the collective bargaining unit (SEIU), representing certain Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are intended to identify applicants most likely to perform successfully. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an interview; however, they are further assessed to determine how well they meet the position's minimum qualifications and the agency's immediate needs. Applicants must possess the following:

• High School or GED and two (2) years of relevant program eligibility experience working in the public sector, social service agencies, and/or private property management firm
• Experience working with homeless or other vulnerable populations
• Excellent communication conflict resolution, negotiation, problem-solving, crisis management, and organizational skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Nevada State driver’s license
• Rent Calculation Verification
• EIV Verifications

SNRHA utilizes Criteria for online employment testing. Successful candidates will be invited via email to participate in the testing for further consideration in the recruitment process. Failure to participate in the testing is considered a withdrawal by the candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are desired above and beyond minimum qualifications that demonstrate additional education, experience, training, or other credentials. Preference may be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications:

• Experience with interactive interviewing techniques and social service case management
• Experience with working with a housing authority
• General knowledge of social services available to vulnerable populations
• Rent Calculation certification

Screening and Selection

Applicants who meet minimum qualifications may be further considered. Minimum qualifications are used as a first step in identifying applicants who may perform satisfactorily on the job. Applicants who “meet” minimum qualifications are further assessed to determine how well they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Evaluation factors include but are not limited to a cover letter, resume, writing samples, pre-employment testing, panel interviews, references, performance evaluations, and background investigation.

SNRHA utilizes Criteria for online employment testing. Successful candidates will be invited via email to participate in the testing for further consideration in the recruitment process. Failure to participate in the testing is considered a withdrawal by the candidate.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process, contact the HR Department (702.477.3170).

Compensation details: 49536.86-79192.26 Yearly Salary