Senior Occupancy Specialist at Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority

Announcement Number

Job Title

24-035

Senior Occupancy Specialist

Number of Openings

Compensation (Depending on Experience, DOE)

One or more (Full-Time, 7 AM to 6 PM, Mon-Thurs)

$52,609.85 (Step 1) - $84,104.80 (Step 20) annually

The typical starting range for this position is between $52,609.85 and $58,071.52, DOE

Opening Date

Closing Date

September 16, 2024

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

September 23, 2024 (or until filled)

The closing date may be earlier based on the number of applications received.

To Apply and Required Documents

Conditions of Employment

This position is open to both internal and external applicants. Applicants should:

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

*Applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an interview.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, the candidate must successfully:

(education, criminal history, credit, fingerprints, and DMV)

Employee Benefits

Pay is only part of the generous compensation package you receive while working for our premier agency. Employees enjoy a 3-day weekend; free parking; 2 weeks vacations (years 1 and 2); 13 sick days; 13 paid holidays, including your birthday; medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% employer paid (employee only); health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life and long-term disability insurance (employer paid); 457B Deferred Compensation Plan; Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) – 100% Employer-Funded or Employee/Employer-Funded (50%/50%); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a host of voluntary employee benefits options. Student loan forgiveness is available to qualified individuals, pursuant to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Overview

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNVRHA) is recruiting Senior Occupancy Specialists to join our team. Through its public housing programs, SNRHA provides affordable housing to low- and moderate-income households. Our team is comprised of 200+ committed and caring professionals who support our mission and the clients and communities we serve. Our success is built upon the contributions of our valued employees. To learn more, please visit us online - www.snvrha.org.

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Position Summary

The Senior Occupancy Specialist is responsible for performing case management duties for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) clients, including verifying eligibility for HCV housing assistance in accordance with established SNRHA policies and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is accountable for performing the following duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This announcement summarizes typical job functions and does not exhaustively or comprehensively list all duties and responsibilities.

This position is eligible for participation in the collective bargaining unit (SEIU), representing certain SNRHA employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are intended to identify applicants most likely to perform successfully on the job. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an interview; however, they are further assessed to determine how well they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and the immediate business needs of the agency. Applicants should possess the following:

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are desired qualifications above and beyond minimum qualifications that demonstrate additional education, experience, training, or other credentials. Preference may be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications:

Screening and Selection

Applicants who meet minimum qualifications may be further considered. Minimum qualifications are used as a first step in identifying applicants who may perform satisfactorily on the job. Applicants who “meet” minimum qualifications are further assessed to determine how well (s) they meet the minimum qualification for the position. Evaluation factors include, but are not limited to, a cover letter and resume, writing samples, pre-employment testing/assessments, panel interviews, references, performance evaluations, and background investigation.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process, contact our Human Resources Department (702.477.3170).