Housing Assistant

External

Nyc Housing Authority · NY

$45K–$74K/yrFull-timeOn-site2w ago

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Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. 2. Knowledge of Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program and related compliance functions and Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") rules and regulations. 3. Extensive knowledge of Siebel Database; proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Power Point, Outlook and other database systems. 4. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. 5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, residents, community service agencies, and the public; manage multiple priorities and demands; analyze situations and identify problems and offer solutions. Ability to interface with all levels of staff and external customers. 6. Excellent written and communication skills.

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Reporting directly to the Fraud & Abuse Housing Manager, the Housing Assistant will be assigned to conduct multiple fraud investigations for the Leased Housing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 1. Interview tenants and landlords for potential fraud investigations. 2. Recalculate tenant rent shares for unreported income. 3. Prepare tenant stipulation payment agreements for monies owed to NYCHA. 4. Commence termination action for noncompliance/fraud related activities. 5. Testify in court and NYCHA hearings with the Law Department. 6. Liaison with NYCHA OIG and Law Department. 7. Prepare monthly fraud productivity reports for Director. 8. Other duties as assigned. NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO §65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Additional Information: 1. For NYCHA employees: this position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity. 2. For NYCHA employees: this vacancy is for a title which is normally filled through the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS). However, employees applying to this location via the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS) must reapply to this vacancy posting to be considered for this position. 3. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 4. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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