Housing Specialist Jobs

First review of applications will be Thursday, August 3, 2023.

This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will, grant-funded assignment .

A Housing Specialist performs a variety of office activities to implement the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, or other rental assistance programs, such as the Home Partnership and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program. Responsibilities include: explaining, interpreting, and applying HUD and Mesa Housing Authority policies, procedures, and regulations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; acting as a liaison while working with interested or participating landlords, rental agencies, community organizations, service agencies, and charitable groups to provide information on needed resources; determining initial and continuing eligibility and qualifying participants; counseling participants as to sources of additional supportive services; completing interim and annual recertification of participants; and negotiating and preparing contracts between participants, landlords, and other housing agencies. Other housing program responsibilities include: recruiting participants for special programs (example: Family Self-Sufficiency, Homeownership Program, TBRA); conducting new participant orientation; administering policies and procedures; providing participant support by developing goals and participant program objectives; mediating landlord/participant issues; and learning HUD guidelines, rules, and regulations. This class performs related duties as required.

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED. Good (1 - 3 years) experience and/or training in the Section 8 HCV program, and/or other housing assistance programs (example: Family Self-Sufficiency, Home Partnership, TBRA, Affordable Housing Assistance for Families).

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills are highly desirable. Certification through Nan McKay or comparable training agency as a Housing Specialist for the Housing Choice Voucher program is highly desirable.