Recertification Specialist: HUD Compliance & SEMAP Expert

The Housing Authority of Chester County; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Authority of Chester County is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to support the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The role involves clerical and technical work to process complete recertification packets under HUD and HACC policies.

Responsibilities include annual/interim re-examinations, updating Yardi data, maintaining confidential files, and ensuring high submission rates for PIC/HUD forms. Training and team collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years in related duties.
• Certification in Housing Choice Voucher Specialist and/or Project Base Specialist within first year.
• Experience in administrative duties for a Public Housing Authority or similar.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Complete recertifications following HUD and HACC policies and 24 CFR guidelines.
• Process annual and interim re-examinations ensuring timely certification.
• Update HQS inspection data in Yardi.
• Maintain tenant and landlord files with SEMAP quality standards.
• Assist specialists in meeting HUD deadlines and achieving high submission rates.
• Utilize HUD EIV for leasing, income data, and debt reporting.
• Attend required training and meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HCV Specialist certification or Project Base Specialist certification

Certification in HCV Eligibility or HCV Rent Calculation within first year

Tools

Yardi software

HUD EIV system

PIC HUD Form 50058 submissions

HCV-related software modules

Job description

The Housing Authority of Chester County is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to support the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The role involves clerical and technical work to process complete recertification packets under HUD and HACC policies.

Responsibilities include annual/interim re-examinations, updating Yardi data, maintaining confidential files, and ensuring high submission rates for PIC/HUD forms. Training and team collaboration are emphasized.