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Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority
Announcement Number
Job Title
23-025-2
Housing Specialist II
Number of Openings
Compensation (Depending on Experience)
1 or more (Full-Time, 7 AM to 6 PM, Mon-Thurs)
$46,027.17 (Step 1) – $73,581.35 (Step 20) annually
The typical starting range for this position is between $46,027.17 and $50,805.39, DOE.
Opening Date
Closing Date
August 15, 2023
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
September 14, 2023 (or until filled)
The closing date may be earlier based on applications received.
To Apply and Required Documents
Conditions of Employment
This position is open to both internal and external applicants. Applicants should:
- Complete online an application – 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, candidates must successfully:
- Complete a background investigation which may include:
(education, criminal history, credit, fingerprints, and DMV)
- Pass a workplace drug testing (including marijuana*)
- 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 the generous total compensation package you receive while working 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/Employee-Funded (50%/50%); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a host of voluntary employee benefits options. Student loan forgiveness is available to qualified individuals, pursuant to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Overview
The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNVRHA) is currently recruiting Housing Specialist II’s 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 assists the Asset Manager with the day-to-day operations of one or more of SNRHA’s conventional Public Housing developments. The Housing Specialist II performs administrative, and case-management duties to determine the continued eligibility through interactive interviewing, fact, and data gathering for the conventional Public Housing tenants in accordance with established SNRHA policies and the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. The incumbent is responsible for annual recertifications; interim changes, and processing of weekly and monthly reports all while meeting and maintaining department occupancy and financial goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 which include but is 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, conduct pre-occupancy unit inspections, conduct a move out inspects, and provide excellent customer service to all current and prospective residents.
- Determine resident compliance in accordance with the SNRHA lease and ACOP.
- Review records for rent adjustments; audits, audit resident accounts, verify family income and composition review, and calculate rent amount and revisions; communicate same to residents in an accurate and timely manner, as outlined in SNRHA policies and procedures.
- Perform grounds, buildings, common areas, and unit inspections when directed by Asset Manager.
- Assist the Asset Manager in conducting and coordinating regular physical maintenance inspections. This includes but is not limited to move-in, move-out, annual, quarterly, periodic housekeeping, and preventative maintenance inspections.
- Accurately enter tenant information into YARDI systems.
- Ensures that the 50058 (family report uploaded to Housing and Urban Development) is correct.
This announcement is a summary of typical job functions and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities.
This position is eligible for participation in the collective bargaining unit (SEIC) representing certain Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications may be further considered for this position. Applicants should possess the following:
- High school diploma, or GED equivalent.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants who possess the following:
- Prior experience with interactive interviewing techniques and social service case management.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
- Prior experience 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. Evaluation factors include but are not limited to, a cover letter and resume, writing samples, pre-employment testing/assessments, panel interviews, references, and background investigation.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process, contact the HR Department (702.477.3171).