Occupancy Specialist

We Are Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority Since 1938 the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority has been working to create jobs, expand the City's tax base, improve the quality of life for our citizens and breathe new life into our historic neighborhoods. Today, our dedicated professionals are committed to providing the best customer service to all of our vendors, development partners, and clients.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the citizenry of Portsmouth, Va. through resource acquisition, asset management, and pursuing innovative opportunities. Making our city more inviting than ever means welcoming the best and brightest professionals to our team. We are currently accepting application or resume’ for the following position opening: OCCUPANCY ASSISTANT Wage Range : $38,000 - $45,000 Position Summary This position reports to the Director of Asset Management and is responsible for the operational support in all areas of the Authority’s federally assisted housing programs with the principal responsibility of insuring program compliance related to the occupancy of assisted housing.

This includes a wide spectrum of supportive functions related to the application, waiting list, eligibility and selection process for all federally assisted, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties owned and/or managed by the Authority Position Description The position requires strong working knowledge of all policies, procedures and requirements concerning eligibility for admission to Public Housing, Section 8, LIHTC and RAD.

Must be knowledgeable of all the functions and responsibilities of Occupancy procedures for Public Housing, LIPH, Elderly Housing, Section 8 New Construction, LIHTC, of the housing owned and/or managed by the Authority. Provides information to persons inquiring about federally assisted, Section 8 and LIHTC. Receive, update and monitor housing applications as required.

Determines eligibility, organizes and maintains a waiting list of applicants for Public Housing and the Section 8 program Responsible for computer data input and assures the maintenance of all required computerized information. Select applicants for admission to public housing, computes admission rents and completes all required Authority and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) forms.

Prepares resident and Section 8 participant files for distribution to appropriate Public Housing, LIHTC developments or Section 8 staff. Assist the Occupancy Officer in the monitoring and processing of transfers for the Public Housing and LIHTC developments. Establishes a productive working relationship with Section 8 staff to make timely transfer of applicant files for the issuance of vouchers.

Prepares statistical reports and assist the Occupancy Officer with special projects as requested. Keeps apprised of all pertinent housing legislation Position Requirements Must possess excellent human relations skills and promote a positive image of the Authority by establishing and maintaining to the greatest extent possible a viable and positive working relationship with applicants, tenants, co-workers, local agencies and all appropriate agencies with which the Authority may come into contact.

Computer literacy required in the use of a personal computer and electronic communications. Physical Requirements Use of hands/fingers to handle or feel – Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printer, etc. See – Ability to observe, identify and recognize details at close range.

Stand or Sit – Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Walk, move and traverse – Must be able to move about inside a room to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Constantly positions self to maintain files and/or supplies in cabinets. Move, transport, position, install, remove – Frequently moves items weighing up to 50 pounds across areas for various needs.

Experience and Training Any combination equal to graduation from high school with experience and training equal to two (2) years of study at a college or university of recognized standing in business or administrative support technology. Previous experience in federally assisted HUD programs is highly desirable.