RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM
ASSISTANT
1570
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An
employee in this class assists in the management of a caseload of participants
in a federally funded rental subsidy program administered by a municipal
government or housing authority. The
incumbent is responsible for initial eligibility interviews and record keeping,
and for preparing documents and reports based on HUD regulations. May act as
initial tenant/landlord liaison regarding disputes. Work is performed under
direct supervision and according to pre-set program rules and guidelines, and
is subject to the approval of the program administrator. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL
WORK ACTIVITIES
Screens applicants for initial and renewal
eligibility, prepares necessary forms to process, maintains waiting list;
Maintains bank records, reconciles bank
statements; processes and mails monthly rent payments, monitors program budget;
Prepares lease agreements and other records and
reports as required by HUD; enters all relevant data into computer system;
May correspond with HUD representatives;
May assist in the inspections of properties;
Provides assistance and information regarding
the program to telephone callers;
May mediate for tenant and landlord on issues
such as property maintenance or
other
disputes.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Some
knowledge of federally funded rental subsidy program laws and operations as
they apply to municipal agencies; ability to learn basic legal and housing
standards as applicable; ability to develop and maintain effective working
relationships with program participants; ability to keep accurate records and
financial documents; ability to express oneself clearly both orally and in
writing; basic computer skills; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Open-Competitive
(a) Thirty (30) credits
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State and one (1) year property management,
rental or leasing office experience; or,
(b) Graduation from a standard senior high
school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and two (2) years of
property management, rental or leasing office experience; or,
(c) An equivalent combination of education and
experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).
3/31/08
Competitive
Review
10/28/08