Hearing Officer

Tampa-Housing-Authority; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

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Job summary

Tampa Housing Authority invites applications for a part-time Hearing Officer in Tampa, FL. You will oversee formal and informal hearings, ensure compliance with HUD rules, and uphold due process for participants and the agency.

Reports to the Director of Human Resources and Compliance in the Human Resources department; position requires a bachelor’s degree, several years of related experience, and potential certification within a year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in specified fields required.
• Minimum four years in internal auditing, compliance, or related fields.
• Certification as Fraud Examiner or Hearing Officer or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Strong critical-thinking and legal-rule application abilities.
• Excellent listening, reading, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hearings and ensure legal process per 24 CFR 998 and Admin Plan.
• Conduct fair informal and grievance hearings with opportunity to present evidence.
• Appointed Hearing Officer for the Tampa Housing Authority.

Skills

Critical thinking

Listening skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Oral communication

HUD rules knowledge

Apply rules of law

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or related field

Four years of experience in Internal Auditing, Compliance, Public Housing, Financial Analysis and Research or related field

Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Hearing Officer or ability to acquire within one year of hire

Job description

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Hearing Officer

Part Time Professional Tampa, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1403

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

** Contract Position **

Job Title

Hearing Officer

Department

Human Resources

Reports To

Director of Human Resources and Compliance

Work Schedule

Part Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES:

Ensured the quality of client and data files by reviewing and submitting results from the hearings. The hearing officer applies the 24 CFR 998 and Admin Plan laws by overseeing the legal process in the informal and grievance hearings. The Hearing Officer will conduct fair, orderly administrative proceedings giving both the housing agency and the participant an opportunity to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses during Informal Hearings. The Hearing Officer is appointed by the Tampa Housing Authority to serve as a Hearing Officer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQURIED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or related field
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Internal Auditing, Compliance, Public Housing, Financial Analysis and Research or related field.
• Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Hearing Officer or the ability to acquire within one year of hire.
• Critical-thinking skills. Must apply rules of the law
• Listening skills, reading skills, and writing skills.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

• Valid Florida Driver’s License. Insurable under the agency’s insurance policy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Knowledge of HUD and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of Section 8 program requirements
• Knowledge required oversee work that involves the use of complex technical, scientific, or mathematical concepts that increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and vocabulary to prepare reports and documents
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and data entry
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to read, understand, and apply HUD and organizational rules, policies, procedures, and instructions
• Ability to operate basic office equipment including a computer, fax machine, telephone, copy machine, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Providing information in a polite and efficient manner, both in person, and on the telephone
• Ability to use sound judgment to make decisions in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Ability to review files and reports to determine whether established procedures have been violated
• Ability to use a computer to generate statistical and other reports
• Skill in communicating orally with others, particularly clients and landlords to explain responsibilities, resolve disputes, and answer question

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