HCV Program Specialist

Housing Choice Voucher Program Specialist I

Renton Housing Authority provides, with excellence, quality affordable housing in a safe environment for people in Renton. We are part of a diverse and wonderful community striving each day to render excellent and caring service to all who share the community with us. Our dedication is also to our employees. We believe in creating a culture that is supportive with opportunities for growth and development and a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Join us, as we make a difference for people who make Renton their home.

RHA serves up to 1,100 participants in its Housing Choice Voucher and Project Based Voucher programs. We are seeking a detail-oriented Housing Choice Voucher Program Specialist I to be responsible for the review and verification for continued occupancy to the housing choice voucher program. This role exercises considerable judgment and initiative in carrying out day-to-day responsibilities subject to established procedures, practices, and standards.

Duties require considerable knowledge of HUD regulations on tenant selection and the ability to maintain tenant records and prepare accurate and concise reports. Work assignments are performed under the general supervision of the Chief Operating Officer who will routinely review work through conferences, reports, and analysis of results obtained. Daily duties include a variety of office and field activities providing excellent service to participating families and performing tasks assigned by the senior management.

The ideal candidate will have good organizational skills, commitment to supporting community housing initiatives and strong customer service skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Voucher issuance and move-ins
• Continued occupancy
• Resident relations
• Recordkeeping and reporting
• Rent reasonableness
• Landlord relations
• Hold HAP payments
• Utility allowances
• Inspections
• Adjustments
• Miscellaneous

Education and experience required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency and (2) years of experience in LIHTC and HCV program compliance; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work effectively.
• Must obtain HCV Specialist certification from Nan McKay or NAHRO credentials within the 1st year of employment or when available. Employee will have two attempts to pass the exam. If exam is not passed after two attempts, employment may be terminated due to the necessity of this knowledge for this position.
• Must be bondable and insurable.
• Possession of a valid WA motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Computer and software experience in a related background.
• Knowledge of HUD / PHA regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand and apply regulations by Federal, State, local laws and codes.
• Possess good mathematic/quantitative skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Candidate must read, write and speak in a manner reflecting a professional business position.

Competencies:

• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Confidentiality
• Problem solving
• Interviewing and negotiating skills
• Integrity and ethical standards
• Attention to detail
• Customer service excellence
• Computer skills
• Numerical accuracy
• Knowledge of HUD policies
• Team collaboration

Interested applicants must submit a completed Renton Housing Authority Employment Application, along with a detailed résumé and cover letter. All application materials must be submitted in order to be considered.

Renton Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

This job posting is intended to establish a candidate pool for future vacancies.