HCVP Inspector

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting options

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority (SC Housing) seeks a dedicated professional to administer the Housing Choice Voucher Program across multiple counties. You will determine eligibility, conduct annual and interim recertifications, and coordinate landlord relations to ensure program success.

Responsibilities include inspections, contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with HUD standards. A state agency with robust benefits and opportunities for growth awaits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant full-time housing subsidy experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in business/finance or related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid SC driver's license and willingness to travel statewide.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for the Housing Choice Voucher Program per HUD/SC Housing rules.
• Perform lease-up actions and recertifications for participating families and units.
• Coordinate physical inspections to ensure HUD NSPIRE standards compliance.
• Negotiate Housing Assistance Payments with landlords and verify rent reasonableness.
• Interact daily with applicants, participants, and landlords to ensure compliance.
• Conduct landlord outreach and public relations regarding program availability.
• Monitor participation to maximize program utilization.
• Obtain NSPIRE inspector certification and eligibility/income/rent calculation cert within 1 year.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Excellent verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking and time management

Customer service and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of personal computers, Windows, MS Office

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) in seven South Carolina counties (Clarendon, Colleton, Dorchester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, and Lexington). SC Housing provides rental assistance subsidy for approximately 2,000 very-low income families through an Annual Contributions Contract with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

This position provides the opportunity to utilize one's unique interpersonal, critical thinking and self/time management skills in assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford and locate decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private rental market. It also affords the opportunity to expand on the program knowledge and skills gained and to demonstrate those additional capabilities that are key and essential to the ability to take advantage of other opportunities as part of SC Housing's progression planning initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following

• Working as a team member assisting families in multiple counties.
• Determining families' eligibility for program participation based on HUD and SC Housing requirements.
• Performing initial lease-up actions and completing periodic and annual recertification requirements to determine a family's and rental unit's continued program eligibility.
• Coordinating and conducting physical inspections of rental units to ensure compliance with HUD's Inspection Standards (NSPIRE).
• Negotiating and executing Housing Assistance Payment Contracts with landlords and ensuring contract rents are reasonable.
• Interacting with applicants, participants, and landlords on a daily basis in determining eligibility and ensuring program compliance.
• Conducting public relations and landlord outreach concerning program availability and requirements for participation.
• Monitoring participation to ensure maximum program utilization.
• Obtaining certification as an NSPIRE inspector and as an Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation Specialist within (1) year of hire date.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Agency Minimum Requirements*

A high school diploma and relevant full-time experience in housing subsidy programs, property management, housing finance or other related housing fields.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted to meet the agency minimum requirements. (i.e. 1 year of education = 1 year of related experience)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and process time sensitive materials in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to write letters and other business-related correspondence that are professional in appearance and content.
• Have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to program requirements.
• Possess a valid SC driver's license and be able to operate motor vehicles. Must be able to travel throughout the state of South Carolina on a regular basis including overnight travel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, coworkers, and external customers.
• Current, relevant Knowledge of personal computers, Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain organized, accurate, and updated files.

Must be able to lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 20 lbs. Must be able to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged or intermittent periods of time while sharing, gathering or presenting information to other staff members or external parties. Employee must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations. SC Housing is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (Including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field of study.
• Public Housing Agency (PHA) experience and industry level certification in the administration of HUD's Housing Choice Voucher Program to include eligibility, income calculation, annual and interim recertifications, HUD's Inspection Standards (NSPIRE) , etc.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager Software.
• Experience in the administration of other federally subsidized rental assistance programs (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Project-Based Rental Assistance).

Additional Comments

What makes us Different?

We are a state governmental agency but one unlike you’ve encountered before. We operate much more like a private sector business. We are a completely self-sustaining operation that offers rental and homeownership products and services and we face many of the same regulatory, market, and financial hurdles of private sector financial institutions. Our clear advantage to employees is that we offer challenging, and meaningful work but with an appropriate work-life balance as well as excellent state government benefits. Now we’re looking to reinforce our team with a person who is enthusiastic, motivated and eager to work with us.

Our Benefits Package

The South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority offers an exceptional

Benefits Package That Includes

• Telecommuting options
• Accrued Paid Time Off (15 days annual/vacation leave per year and 15 days sick leave per year)
• 13 paid holidays
• PEBA Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• PEBA Perks
• Free Telehealth Visits for State Health Plan members
• Free Health Coaching for State Health Plan members
• State Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Programs 401k and 457 plans
• MoneyPlus (tax-favored accounts program) Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs (PerksCard, TicketsatWork, and WeSave)
• Casual Fridays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 6 months of employment)

And much, much more!

Location, Location, Location

The Palmetto State offers something for everyone. Located in the Midlands, Columbia is both the state capital and South Carolina's second-largest city. It is just a short commute to the state's beautiful beaches and gorgeous mountains. Sunny summers and mild winters allow residents to experience the outdoors year-round, a plus considering that Lake Murray is just minutes away. Great universities and colleges, minimal commute times, and friendly people make South Carolina the ideal place to build your future.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.