Departmental Technician -E9

Housing Choice Voucher Technician

At MSHDA we pursue equitable housing outcomes for underserved populations, including but not limited to race, gender, disability, religion, age, weight, socioeconomic status, and LGBTQ+. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Technician will provide technical and administrative support for the Audit and Program Services unit in administering the HCV program. The role applies knowledge of MSHDA policies and HUD regulations to evaluate and process participant eligibility and monthly Housing Assistance Payments (HAP). Responsibilities include data processing, managing workflow queues, monitoring requests, maintaining participant records, and conducting file reviews and audits to ensure compliance with federal guidelines, the administrative plan, and standard operating procedures.

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Education typically acquired through completion of high school

Experience

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.

OR

One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.

One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

OR

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

OR

Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Possession of a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Possession of a Bachelor's degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered . Also, information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to MSHDA. Review more information regarding official transcripts.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by MSHDA for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results.

Based on operational needs, hybrid remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated…