Housing Program Assistant I

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & flex-work options as provided

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Housing Program Assistant I to support the rental housing subsidy program at 2400 Wellesley Dr NE. You will interview applicants, issue vouchers, and maintain related records under supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating with fiscal staff on deposits, potentially inspecting units, and explaining Section Eight standards to applicants, landlords and tenants. You will keep tenant files current and perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years work experience and/or post-secondary education using writing skills, computers for record keeping, word processing, file management, and public interaction.
• Proficiency in information systems and accuracy in data entry and retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to obtain information for applications and issue vouchers.
• Coordinate record keeping and deposits for public housing units with fiscal staff.
• May perform unit inspections as needed.
• Explain Section Eight Housing subsidy standards to applicants, landlords and tenants.
• Maintain up-to-date tenant files and other records.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Word processing

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Information systems

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Housing Program Assistant I

Department:

Housing

Location:

2400 Wellesley Dr NE

Pay:

Probationary Rate of $20.24
Union Rate of $20.64

Close Date:

August 27, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Under supervision, interview applicants, issue vouchers and maintain records plus other tasks in support of the rental housing subsidy program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interview program applicants to obtain information needed to complete application documents, issue vouchers to qualified applicants, and perform other administrative tasks related to the program.
• Coordinate record keeping and deposits for public housing units in conjunction with the fiscal staff.
• May perform inspection of units as necessary.
• Assist in the interpretation of Section Eight Housing Standard Regulations and explain the standards and procedures to applicants, landlords and tenants.
• Keep all tenant files and other records up-to-date.
• Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.

*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.*

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years work experience and/or post-secondary education utilizing writing skills, use of a computer for record keeping and word processing, file management and interaction with the public.
• Proficiency in information systems and accuracy in data entry and retrieval of information is required.
• Knowledge of record keeping, word processing, file management and standard office procedures and policies.
• Ability to learn and interpret Section Eight Housing subsidy eligibility standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
• This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Essential duties are typically performed indoors.
• Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled. Working surface is typically dry.
• Occasionally worker may be required to perform field inspection work and would be subject to existing conditions.
• Worker often works alone both with or without directions from supervisor.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, typewriter, photocopy machine, fax machine and calculator.
• Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.