Housing Management Assistant

DC Housing Authority • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $48.88k - $64.06k / year • 3m ago

The primary purpose of this position is serving as a confidential assistant to provide the necessary clerical and administrative program support functions in adherence to the Division’s mission, functions, and procedures.

All activities must support the District of Columbia Housing Authority's (“DCHA” or “Authority’s”) strategic goals and objectives and produce results that accomplish the goals of the Property Management Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

When assigned to Recertification:

Performs reexaminations of tenant income and family composition to determine continues occupancy, rent to be paid, unit size requirements, and/or the preparation and issuance of lease supplements;
Codes tenant files for automatic data processing to provide an accurate, efficient, and effective information system to aid and assist management to be responsive to the various inquiries;
Conducts interim reexaminations based in tenant’s own reports of changes in income, family composition and certain deductible expenses;
Directs applicants in securing necessary verifications and documentation of all eligibility factors and where further data is necessary to assure complete and accurate evidence contacts employers, community agencies, schools, etc., for substantiation or clarification;
Counsels prospective tenants as to the policies and procedures relative to continues occupancy of a public housing unit.

When assigned to a public housing property:

Assists the Housing Manager in the management and operation of the facility;
Receives training in (1) conducting inspections, audits and management reviews of the facility; (2) identifying problems and deficiencies; and (3) recommending appropriate corrective measures in such areas as maintenance, repairs, assignments and/ or furnishing and equipment;
Coordinates maintenance and other operations in order to assure the timeliness of maintenance, alterations, minor construction, painting, repairs and inspections;
Conducts housekeeping inspections of one-twelfth of a property monthly to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions to the appropriate staff member;
Collects rents and preparing necessary documents leading to legal action.
Provides advice and assistance to housing officials on routine matters pertaining to income limits, rent ranges, grievance procedures and other related topics;
Conducts reviews and evaluations of assigned topics of technical, administrative or program nature;
Receives training in drafting statistical or narrative reports for use as reference material by higher level staff members at meetings or conferences;
Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma/GED from an accredited institution of learning; and a minimum of (1) one year related experience; or other equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Such experience may have been gained in Housing management, clerical assistance, administrative, professional, technical, investigative or other related work.

There will be a rolling screening process of applicants. Upon receipt of the first 50 candidates an initial review will be conducted. If sufficient qualified candidates are received as determined by the human resource specialist, they will be referred to the hiring manager(s). If the hiring manager conducts interviews and selects a candidate, the position will be removed and closed. If the hiring managers does not select a candidate, the human resources specialist will continue to review in intervals of 50 candidates and refer candidates to the hiring manager until a selection is made.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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