HCV Contract Administrator Temp

## Overview Salary Range $52,000.00 - $52,000.00## Description This is advanced professional and supervisory work in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Department of the Newark Housing Authority (NHA). Supervision is received from the Executive Director's office, which reviews work for the professional management of the HCV Department activities and the achievement of established goals and objectives.
** BASIC FUNCTIONS:
** The Newark Housing Authority is looking for a professional, well-organized, and compassionate individual to perform the following duties including, but are not limited to, planning and reviewing the work assigned to the HCV administrative staff and overseeing the management activities of the private management team tasked with managing the HCV program. In addition, the incumbent will provide assistance to management while maintaining the broad objective of ensuring efficient support and excellent service to all clients who participate in the HCV program.

The role involves effectuating positive changes to internal processes for qualified HCV residents while complying with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. The incumbent will analyze data obtained from reports and meet with key staff to ensure that all work efforts managed by the contractor are in accordance with U.S. HUD regulations, with the goal of remaining compliant with U.S. HUD requirements
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES
*** Oversees, coordinates, assists, and manages through a Contractor the Housing Choice Voucher program and associated Home ownership, Project-Based Voucher, Special Purpose Vouchers and Family Self-Sufficiency programs.
* Ensures Contractor compliance with federal Regulations, NHA policies and the Administrative Plan.
* Ensures Contractor compliance with terms of the contract, including maintaining full performance and/or the application of performance incentives and penalties.
* Oversees contract quality control activities, including file reviews, Housing Quality Standards inspections, and reviewing and approving contract deliverables.
* Monitors Contractor activities that are measured under the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP).
* Ensures proper Contractor payments.
* Meets regularly with Contractor and assists the Contractor in interpreting statutes, regulations, and Notices. Direct oversight of contractual obligations along with reviewing all expense reports, performance goals, meeting contract incentives and managing all aspects of contract payment disbursements.
* Ensuring that all contract timelines are met per the contract terms and ensures that there is no deviation from the performance requirements and terms and conditions set and described in the contract.
* Supervises and administers HCV Administration staff on various operational functions. Ensures training of staff on new and revised policies and regulations and position requirements.
* Prepares written reports and meets regularly with NHA senior staff.

Assists in interpreting statutes, regulations, and Notices.## Qualifications
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration or related field.
* Advanced professional experience to include U.S. HUD approved training in HCV programs, regulations and related subjects and including housing quality standards supervisory experience is required. Additional related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-to-year basis.
* Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local housing programs and regulations including subsidized and affordable housing.
* Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, verbally and in writing.
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications:
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