Long Term Temporary Position Certification Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

CLASS SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for performing technical and support tasks related to housing programs. Tasks

require comprehensive knowledge of housing program operations, requirements, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities may include conducting investigations; preparing correspondence; processing documents;

providing assistance to residents; and performing standard support tasks.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES : (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Performs tasks related to investigations, including : conducting background checks on program

applicants; gathering evidence and interviewing tenants and owners in investigating potential violations

of program requirements; assisting in presenting evidence in hearings; interviewing residents to obtain

employment, income, and other information; and inspecting housing developments to ensure

compliance with regulations.

2. Prepares correspondence, including : drafting denied admission notices to program applicants as

appropriate; preparing letters notifying residents of potential ineligibility for programs; and preparing

repayment agreements for tenants that owe money to a program.

3. Provides assistance to residents and others, including : assisting applicants in completing paperwork for

background checks; providing work guidance to staff; responding to fraud allegations; handling tenant

complaints; providing process information and guidance to landlords; and performing recertification’s to

assist residents in maintaining participation in housing programs.

4. Assigns applicant and other work files to appropriate staff.

5. Performs calculations to determine rent amounts.

6. Contacts applicants and tenants with expired leases to increase lease up and achieve funding

requirements.

7. Processes documents, including : processing transfer of contact documents in response to sale of

property, management changes, and other situations; processing rent roll and tenant payments; and

processing portability checks.

8. Performs standard support tasks, including : collecting and updating tenant information; maintaining W-9

and related forms; receiving mail; and performing related tasks.

9. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require) :

Associate’s degree in related field; 1-3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education

and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require) :

None

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry) :

• Customer service principles;
• Housing programs;
• Standard mathematical concepts;
• Methods of preparing correspondence;
• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Methods of processing background checks;

Computers and related software.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry) :

• Providing customer service;
• Performing calculations;
• Preparing correspondence;
• Performing lease up tasks;

Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and

others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing,

seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently.

or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work

involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Please be advised that you are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one

dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to your employment start date or have an approved religious or

medical accommodation prior to your employment start date.

NOTE :

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position.

assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Company Description

We are a real estate development company with a social mission. At Travaux, we believe in collaboration to create innovative housing and neighborhood solutions.

We provide development, construction, property management, and consulting services to deliver financial and social returns on your investments.

Company Description

We are a real estate development company with a social mission. At Travaux, we believe in collaboration to create innovative housing and neighborhood solutions.

We provide development, construction, property management, and consulting services to deliver financial and social returns on your investments.