Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Adopted: 4/10/84
Revised: 5/15/91, 4/2/97; 8/23/02, 10/7/09
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS: The work
involves responsibility for determining the eligibility of applicants for
tenancy in public housing and/or subsidy of private housing, and for
recertifying tenants and recipients for continued eligibility in housing
programs. Eligibility determinations are
based on information obtained through written applications, face‑to‑face
interviews, and related contacts, and are made in accordance with agency rules
and regulations and the established eligibility guidelines of the Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The work is performed under the direct
supervision of administrative superiors with latitude allowed for independence
of action in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision of others is not a function of
this class. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Accepts,
records, codes, reviews, and verifies applications for tenancy under subsidized
housing programs sponsored by HUD;
Gathers
information relating to the application process by interview and/or telephone;
Reviews applications against eligibility criteria for
respective housing programs;
Recommends approval or disapproval of applications
and/or recommends amounts of housing
assistance to be paid to eligible applicants;
Recertifies tenants or recipients for continued
eligibility for public housing or subsidy of private housing based on income,
credit, and related financial criteria on a periodic basis according to HUD
criteria;
Conducts property inspections in accordance with Federal
regulations, and ensure compliance of Public Housing and Section 8 structures
with those requirements.
Establishes and maintains files pertaining to tenant
selection programs offered by the Cortland Housing Authority;
Provides information regarding program purposes,
eligibility criteria, housing availability, and related matters to applicants
and participants in public housing programs;
May prepare and/or type letters, memoranda, and reports regarding housing programs of the Cortland Housing Authority;
Assists the Housing Project Manager by performing a
variety of related duties.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the applicable federal,
state, and local rules, regulations, and guidelines governing eligibility for
public housing programs; good knowledge of the modern methods, practices, and
techniques of interviewing and information gathering; good knowledge of
arithmetic, business English, and composition; ability to communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to analyze facts and
information and apply them against established eligibility criteria; ability to
deal effectively with a broad range of people; good judgment; tact; patience;
accuracy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation
for a NYS registered or regionally accredited two‑year college or
university with an associate's degree in human services or a related social
science AND two (2) years of experience working in a public or private
agency in a position that involved interviewing, eligibility determination, or
substantial direct public contact: OR
B. Graduation
from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND
four (4) years of experience working in a public or private agency in a
position that involved interviewing, eligibility determination, or substantial
direct public contact; OR
C. An equivalent
combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
NOTE: Verifiable part‑time and/or
volunteer experience may be credited toward the experiential requirement on a
pro‑rate basis.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT:
Possession
of a valid