What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Representative - Northeast Kingdom Vermont position at Vermont State Housing Authority?
The Field Representative functions as VSHA’s local representative in locations throughout the state. They promote VSHA’s rental assistance programs and generate interest in program participation with landlords and tenants. They meet and collaborate with local agencies-municipalities to further the Authority’s mission. Individual will have opportunity to exercise independent judgment and creativity. The Field Rep is required to live in the area of territorial assignment (the Executive Director may waive this requirement).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
1. Engages with property owners and managers, affordable housing organizations and community service agencies to promote VSHA rental assistance programs.
2. Outlines program requirements, housing search and applicable housing inspection standards to applicants, program participants, property owners and managers.
3. Identifies and provides brief interventions in landlord/tenant issues with the goal of housing retention, making referrals to a variety of social service organizations, as needed.
4. Reviews and acts on Requests for Tenancy Approval confirming rent affordability and reasonableness.
5. Administers and enforces rental assistance contracts with property owners and managers under the various rental assistance programs.
6. In accordance with program requirements, performs annual and biennial inspections of units for the rental assistance programs.
7. Performs rental market surveys and evaluates rent reasonableness with approved software.
8. May assume delegated responsibility for a technical duty unique to the Authority.
9. Performs related work as required or as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
· Bachelor's Degree.
· Additional experience, as defined below, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the Bachelor's Degree.
Two years of work experience in either the public or private housing field, special service or a related field, preferably including public contact.
1. Knowledge of HUD and VSHA inspection standards, local housing codes and zoning regulations.
2. Knowledge of Vermont leasing practices and tenancy laws.
3. Ability to prepare and present a clear, understandable presentation of the programs administered by the Authority.
4. Knowledge of various social service programs available to low-income families.
5. Familiarity with issues impacting individuals and families with limited income/resources and those who are formerly homeless.
6. Ability to meet goals and objectives set by the Authority within the specific time frame.
7. Ability to use mental resourcefulness, initiative and good judgment to solve problems as they arise.
8. Working knowledge of Microsoft programs including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel. Ability to learn computerized programs and prepare a wide variety of clear and concise reports.
9. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
10. Ability to work effectively with applicants, participants, owners and others under varying levels of stress and agitation; must exercise a high degree of confidentiality, judgement, courtesy and tact and establish and maintain effective working relationships with executives, officials, other employees, other agencies, tenants, property owners/managers, and the general public.
11. Ability to make sound decisions while creating and maintaining professional boundaries.
12. Ability to conduct interviews and participate in informal hearings.
Must possess a valid driver's license, dependable private means of transportation, and carry liability insurance of at least $50,000.
Training and certification in the National Standard for the Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) within 6 months of date of hire.
Status:
· Pay Grade: 9
· FLSA: non-exempt
· Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement
To Apply: Please email your application materials (resume, cover letter, and application) to careers@vsha.org or mail via USPS to Vermont State Housing Authority, Human Resources, 1 Prospect St., Montpelier VT 05602. The employment application can be downloaded from our website at vsha.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Shift:
- Day shift
Location:
- Vermont (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $27
