Tenant Investigator

Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority is seeking a Part-Time Tenant Investigator to work independently on investigations of lease violations in federally assisted housing.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, interviews, surveillance, evidence gathering, and testimony at hearings; the role requires knowledge of federal, state and local laws and strong communication skills. Starting wage is $34.79 per hour, with 17.5 hours per week schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal processes for lease violations and evidence gathering.
• Ability to prepare cases and testify at hearings.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local laws related to housing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of public and assisted housing apartments.
• Conduct interviews and perform surveillance as needed.
• Gather evidence and maintain chain of custody.
• Prepare cases and testify at hearings and in court.

Skills

Interviewing

Oral communication

Written communication

Investigative techniques

Education

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related

High school diploma with 10 years experience

Job description

The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority

Part-Time Tenant Investigator

The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority (SMHA) is seeking qualied candidates for the part-time position of Tenant Investigator. Employees in this position work independently to perform investigations related to allegations of dwelling lease violations in federally assisted housing. Job duties include, but are not limited to: conduct inspections of public and assisted housing apartments, conduct interviews and perform surveillance, gather evidence, prepare cases with knowledge of federal, state and local laws, attend and testify at hearings and in court. Essential knowledge and skills and abilities: Knowledge of legal processes for ascertaining lease violations or criminal activity, knowledge of investigative techniques and evidence gathering including chain of custody, eective oral and written communication skills, ability to independently prepare cases against lease violators, good knowledge of federal, state and local criminal and civil laws and tenant rights, ability to operate standard technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with at least a two (2) year Associate Degree in criminal justice, human services, or social science, and ve (5) years experience in an investigatory position in law enforcement which shall have included two (2) years experience working in a public or private human services community or government agency in a position that involves interviewing, conict resolution or public assistance programs; OR, graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and ten (10) years experience as dened above; OR, an equivalent combination of training and experience as dened by the limits of all of the above.

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid NYS Drivers license at the time of appointment and must maintain such license throughout the tenure of appointment. Must live in Schenectady or a contiguous county.

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $34.79

Civil Service Appointment Status: This position is in the civil service competitive class. Appointments to this position will be made on a provisional basis. The candidate will be required to pass a writen examination and be reachable on the resulting eligible list.

Normal Work Schedule: Part-Time, 17.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Pre-employment and Random Drug Screening: It is the policy of SMHA to require applicants to take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. Employees in this position are also subject to random drug screening throughout employment.

Oce of The Human Resources Coordinator Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority 375 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305 [e-mail]

The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer