Housing Program Assistant I

BernCo Clerk; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Housing Program Assistant I in Albuquerque, NM. The role interviews applicants, issues vouchers, and maintains records in support of the rental housing subsidy program.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong writing and data-entry skills, and the ability to interpret housing subsidy eligibility standards. Position may involve some field inspections and routine office duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of work experience and/or post-secondary education with writing, record keeping, and public interaction.
• Proficiency with information systems and accurate data entry is required.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and policies.
• Ability to learn and interpret housing subsidy eligibility standards.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Writing skills

Data entry

Public interaction

English communication

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word Processing

Job description

## Housing Program Assistant IApply: Albuquerque, NM: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 23, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR103812**Job Posting Title:**Housing Program Assistant I**Department:**Housing**Location:**2400 Wellesley Dr NE**Pay:**9-month Probationary Hourly Rate of $20.44 Union Hourly Rate of $20.85**Close Date:**October 22, 2026Employees 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.The Housing Program Assistant I, under supervision, interviews applicants, issues vouchers, and maintains 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 is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• High school diploma or GED.• Three (3) years of 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 recordkeeping, 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.\\*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.SCREENING AND COMPLIANCEThe offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.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 and/or without directions from supervisor.EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes 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.