HOUSING ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST I (SR-16) [1 vacancy]
City and County of Honolulu, Houston, Texas, United States
Overview
Opening Doors to Safe, Stable Housing ! Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today. Ready for work that connects people to housing solutions that matter. The Department of Community Services, Community Assistance Division, is seeking a community-centered
Housing Assistance Specialist I . This full-time, permanent role, located in Honolulu, involves learning and applying basic rules, methods, and work processes used in the Section 8 Housing Assistance Programs. What You Will Do
Process housing applications
by evaluating income documentation, verifying financial data, and determining eligibility for Federal Section 8 programs. Conduct educational briefings
for tenants and landlords to explain program regulations, housing quality standards, and participant responsibilities. Facilitate housing placements
by reviewing rental agreements, coordinating unit inspections, and initiating rental assistance payments. Manage ongoing caseloads
through annual reexaminations and adjusting payment levels based on changes in family income or circumstances. Maintain program compliance
by documenting case files, mediating landlord-tenant disputes, and performing fraud investigations. Perform other related duties as needed. Special Working Conditions
Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Career Progression
Grow your career through our structured Housing Assistance Specialist series. New hires enter at Level I and can progressively advance to Level III as they gain expertise. High-performing specialists who demonstrate advanced technical knowledge and mastery of program regulations may be further promoted to Housing Assistance Specialist IV and beyond, including supervisory and administrative leadership roles. Housing Assistance Specialist I — SR-16 — current pay: $4,243 Housing Assistance Specialist II — SR-18 — current pay: $4,590 Housing Assistance Specialist III — SR-20 — current pay: $4,961 Housing Assistance Specialist IV — SR-22 — current pay: $5,369 Housing Assistance Specialist V — SR-24 — current pay: $6,043 Housing Assistance Specialist VI (Supervisory) — SR-26 — current pay: $6,535 Housing Assistance Specialist VII (Administrative) — SR-28 — current pay: $7,351 Benefits
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more. View details about all available benefits at the Benefits tab or on the Benefits website. Required Notifications and Education
Some notifications will be sent via email. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - are subscribed to email notices; - use a valid email account; - verify your email address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - check your spam folders; - add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Notifications may also be sent via text if opted in. Data and text messaging fees apply. At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. Education Requirement
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university. Substitution : Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree. For example: Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level) in case management, social services, eligibility work or related may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree. Education Verification : Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. You may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education during the hiring process. Must be able to: Perform basic research methods and techniques Apply problem solving methods and techniques Learn the philosophy, principles, concepts and work processes pertinent to the housing assistance program Learn, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the program Learn interviewing principles and techniques Deal tactfully and effectively with others If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. False or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
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Opening Doors to Safe, Stable Housing ! Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today. Ready for work that connects people to housing solutions that matter. The Department of Community Services, Community Assistance Division, is seeking a community-centered
Housing Assistance Specialist I . This full-time, permanent role, located in Honolulu, involves learning and applying basic rules, methods, and work processes used in the Section 8 Housing Assistance Programs. What You Will Do
Process housing applications
by evaluating income documentation, verifying financial data, and determining eligibility for Federal Section 8 programs. Conduct educational briefings
for tenants and landlords to explain program regulations, housing quality standards, and participant responsibilities. Facilitate housing placements
by reviewing rental agreements, coordinating unit inspections, and initiating rental assistance payments. Manage ongoing caseloads
through annual reexaminations and adjusting payment levels based on changes in family income or circumstances. Maintain program compliance
by documenting case files, mediating landlord-tenant disputes, and performing fraud investigations. Perform other related duties as needed. Special Working Conditions
Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Career Progression
Grow your career through our structured Housing Assistance Specialist series. New hires enter at Level I and can progressively advance to Level III as they gain expertise. High-performing specialists who demonstrate advanced technical knowledge and mastery of program regulations may be further promoted to Housing Assistance Specialist IV and beyond, including supervisory and administrative leadership roles. Housing Assistance Specialist I — SR-16 — current pay: $4,243 Housing Assistance Specialist II — SR-18 — current pay: $4,590 Housing Assistance Specialist III — SR-20 — current pay: $4,961 Housing Assistance Specialist IV — SR-22 — current pay: $5,369 Housing Assistance Specialist V — SR-24 — current pay: $6,043 Housing Assistance Specialist VI (Supervisory) — SR-26 — current pay: $6,535 Housing Assistance Specialist VII (Administrative) — SR-28 — current pay: $7,351 Benefits
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more. View details about all available benefits at the Benefits tab or on the Benefits website. Required Notifications and Education
Some notifications will be sent via email. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - are subscribed to email notices; - use a valid email account; - verify your email address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - check your spam folders; - add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Notifications may also be sent via text if opted in. Data and text messaging fees apply. At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. Education Requirement
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university. Substitution : Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree. For example: Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level) in case management, social services, eligibility work or related may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree. Education Verification : Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. You may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education during the hiring process. Must be able to: Perform basic research methods and techniques Apply problem solving methods and techniques Learn the philosophy, principles, concepts and work processes pertinent to the housing assistance program Learn, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the program Learn interviewing principles and techniques Deal tactfully and effectively with others If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. False or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
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