RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM TECHNICIAN                                                      1571

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class manages a caseload of participants in a federally funded rental subsidy program administered by municipal government.  The incumbent is responsible for certifying the eligibility of applicants and assists with recruitment of landlords.  Duties require independent judgment and initiative.  Work is performed under the general direction of the program administra­tor.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Screens applicants for eligibility, prepares necessary forms to process eligible applicants and coordinates any necessary recertification of partici­pants and inspection of premises;

          Provides information for federal grant applications, amendments and reports;

          May serve as liaison with Federal, County and local agencies involved in the program;

          Recruits landlords for program participation;

          Assists tenants in resolving maintenance problems with landlords.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of federally funded rental subsidy program laws, regula­tions and operations as they apply to municipal agencies; ability to learn and utilize housing and building codes of a town or village; ability to maintain effective working relationships with public officials and program participants; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Either:                                                          

       (a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate’s Degree, and two (2) years of experience in establishing eligibility for participants and overseeing the day-to-day operations of a federally funded rental subsidy program; or,

      

       (b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience in establishing eligibility for participants and overseeing the day-to-day operations of a federally funded rental subsidy program; or,

      

       (c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

 

          PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Rental Subsidy Program Assistant.

 

R02/25/2019

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive