Public Housing Occupancy Specialist II

Thomasvilleha; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomasville Housing Authority is seeking a Housing Specialist II to support occupancy tasks for the HCV and Public Housing Programs. This role ensures compliance with THA policies, Fair Housing Laws, and HUD documentation, reporting, and filing requirements.

The position requires handling administrative requests for the Occupancy Department with professional discretion. The role may fill in for the receptionist and housing manager during absences, with strong emphasis on tactful communication

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing public housing programs and local laws.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures including typing, filing, answering phones.
• Ability to deal with staff and applicants effectively.
• Knowledge of HUD requirements and guidelines for housing eligibility.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with people of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and organize work effectively.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with decimals and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Occupancy tasks to support the HCV & Public Housing Program.
• Ensure compliance with THA policies, Fair Housing Laws and HUD documentation and reporting requirements.
• Fill-in for receptionist and housing manager when needed.
• Exercise independent judgment in interpreting data affecting admissions or occupancy.
• Maintain accurate and systematic records and respond to administrative requests from the Occupancy Department.

Skills

Public housing rules

Fair Housing

ADA knowledge

Office procedures

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/public administration/housing management

Bachelor’s degree in public relations/community development

PH/HCV training within 6 months

Tools

HUD documentation system

Job description

Thomasville Housing Authority is seeking a Housing Specialist II to support occupancy tasks for the HCV and Public Housing Programs. This role ensures compliance with THA policies, Fair Housing Laws, and HUD documentation, reporting, and filing requirements.

The position requires handling administrative requests for the Occupancy Department with professional discretion. The role may fill in for the receptionist and housing manager during absences, with strong emphasis on tactful communication