DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure landlord rent payments are made in accordance with HUD guidelines.
- Coordinate and manage scheduling activities for Housing Inspection staff.
- Oversee the department’s Rent Reasonableness, Quality Control, and Housing Inspection programs, including the input and maintenance of all related data files.
- Manage yearly renewal inspections.
- Ensure compliance with the Section Eight Management Assessment Program to maintain adequate unit occupancy and continued HUD funding.
- Inspect and certify housing units for compliance with housing assistance program standards, codes, and regulations.
- Negotiate leases with property owners and managers, and approve contract rents.
- Review, negotiate, and approve or deny landlord claims against tenants and the department, in accordance with department policy.
- Maintain all records and files associated with the Housing Quality Section.
- Review and make final recommendations regarding the denial of landlord participation, in accordance with established policy.
- Implement and update housing quality standards as needed.
- Assist in developing internal and HUD-compliance reports using applicable software.
- Research and interpret Section Eight and Public Housing Standard Regulations; explain standards and procedures to applicants, tenants, and landlords.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Six (6) years of work experience in housing administration or advanced administrative support.
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:- Employee must successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
- Employee must comply with County safety guidelines.
- Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
- Employee must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
- Employee must complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors.
- Indoor duties are performed in both temperature-controlled and non-temperature-controlled environments. The worker may be exposed to natural weather conditions while working outdoors.
- The worker may be exposed to occasional vibration, noise, fumes, odors, dust, gases, and poor ventilation when performing essential duties.
- Indoor duties are typically performed on an even, dry surface that may be carpeted or tiled. Duties may require climbing and descending staircases and ladders. Outdoor surfaces may include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete, which may be wet or dry.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include, but are not limited to telephone, calculator, computer, typewriter, photocopy machine and fax machine.
- Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, clipboards, manuals, books and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
- County vehicle is used by employee in traveling from site-to-site when performing inspections.