HCVP Inspector & Eligibility Specialist

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting options

Accrued Paid Time Off (15 days annual)

13 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, long term and

Life insurance for employees, spouses,

PEBA Perks

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 6

Casual Fridays

Job summary

The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) in seven SC counties, providing rental assistance to very-low income families. This role supports eligibility determinations, lease-up actions, annual recertifications and inspections across multiple counties.

You will interact daily with applicants, participants and landlords, coordinating with staff to ensure program compliance and timely processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant full-time experience in housing subsidy programs or related housing fields.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Must have valid SC driver's license and be able to travel throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinating and conducting physical inspections of rental units to ensure HUD NSPIRE compliance.
• Negotiating and executing Housing Assistance Payment Contracts with landlords and ensuring contract rents are reasonable.
• Interacting with applicants, participants, and landlords daily to determine eligibility and compliance.
• Conducting public relations and landlord outreach concerning program availability and requirements.
• Monitoring participation to ensure maximum program utilization.
• Obtaining NSPIRE inspector and Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation Specialist certifications within 1 year.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Yardi Voyager Software

Job description

The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) in seven SC counties, providing rental assistance to very-low income families. This role supports eligibility determinations, lease-up actions, annual recertifications and inspections across multiple counties.

You will interact daily with applicants, participants and landlords, coordinating with staff to ensure program compliance and timely processes.