Program Specialist; Wage

Title: Housing Program Specialist (Wage/Hourly)

State Role

Title:

Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $25.00-$31.25

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel

Location: Main Street Centre

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Veteran Spouses!

Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)!

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking a part-time Housing Program Specialist to join the Energy Efficiency team within the Housing and Community Development Division. This position offers an opportunity to implement innovative, community-focused housing initiatives and support the daily operations of key programs related to the management and administration of essential DHCD programs. These programs include the Weatherization Deferral and Repair Program (WDR), the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), the Essential Home Accessibility and Repair Program (EHARP), and the Accessibility and Repair Program (ARP).

The Housing Program Specialist will ensure that program delivery complies with federal, state, and agency regulations, policies, and procedures. The incumbent will help maximize the program's impact across the Commonwealth by performing a variety of programmatic functions, including:

• Determining applicant eligibility
• Ensuring accurate and consistent use of the Community Association Management Services (CAMs) database system
• Assisting with remittance and invoice processing
• Communicating with clients to address inquiries
• Verifying and processing required documentation to support successful application outcomes

This position plays a critical role in advancing DHCD’s housing initiatives by ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and responsive service delivery.

This position is telework-eligible and adheres to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s telework policy 1.61.

Experience in business administration, financial operations, including payment processing, expense reporting, and financial account reconciliation, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.

Extensive experience and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with a demonstrated ability to create detailed reports, draft high-quality documents, and develop impactful presentations tailored to diverse audiences.

Considerable experience using spreadsheets and database programs to analyze complex data sets, generate reports, track performance metrics, and support strategic decision-making.

Experience in managing multiple programs, multiple priorities, and/or project management while ensuring alignment with division goals and timelines.

Demonstrated excellence in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, with the ability to convey complex information clearly, engage diverse audiences, and foster collaborative relationships across organizational levels and with stakeholders.

Ability to engage effectively with diverse constituencies, assess their unique needs, and tailor support strategies to ensure responsive and appropriate assistance.

Experience in administering and tracking payments with state and federal grants is preferred

Experience interacting with limited-income communities and housing programs.

If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the…