Housing Programs Specialist, Energy & Efficiency (Remote)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking a part-time Housing Program Specialist to support the Energy Efficiency team. The role focuses on administering the Weatherization Deferral and Repair Program (WDR), Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), EHARP, and ARP to improve housing outcomes.

Responsibilities include eligibility determinations, CAMs database management, remittance/invoice processing, client inquiries, and document verification to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in business administration, financial operations, including payment processing, expense reporting, and financial account reconciliation, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Extensive experience using spreadsheets and database programs to analyze complex data sets, generate reports, track performance metrics, and support strategic decision-making.
• Experience in managing multiple programs, multiple priorities, and/or project management while ensuring alignment with division goals and timelines.
• Demonstrated excellence in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, with the ability to convey complex information clearly, engage diverse audiences, and foster collaborative relationships across organizational levels and with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Determining applicant eligibility
• Ensuring accurate and consistent use of the CAMs database system
• Assisting with remittance and invoice processing
• Communicating with clients to address inquiries
• Verifying and processing required documentation to support successful application outcomes

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking a part-time Housing Program Specialist to support the Energy Efficiency team. The role focuses on administering the Weatherization Deferral and Repair Program (WDR), Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), EHARP, and ARP to improve housing outcomes.

Responsibilities include eligibility determinations, CAMs database management, remittance/invoice processing, client inquiries, and document verification to ensure