Tenant Investigator

Agupdate; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority (SMHA) is seeking qualified candidates for the part-time position of Tenant Investigator. The selected candidate will work independently to investigate alleged lease violations in federally assisted housing, including inspections, interviews, surveillance, and evidence gathering.

Testimony may be required in hearings and court. Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree in criminal justice, human services, or social science with five years in

Qualifications

• Associate degree in criminal justice, human services, or social science with 5 years investigatory experience in law enforcement; OR high school diploma with 10 years relevant experience; OR equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of public and assisted housing.
• Conduct interviews and perform surveillance.
• Gather evidence and prepare cases under federal, state and local law.
• Attend and testify at hearings and in court.
• Operate standard technology.

Skills

Interviewing

Evidence gathering

Legal knowledge

Oral communication

Written communication

Tech skills

Education

Associate degree in criminal justice, human services, or social science

High school diploma or equivalency with 10 years experience

Job description

The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority

Part-Time Tenant Investigator

The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority (SMHA) is seeking qualified 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, effective 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 five (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, conflict resolution or public assistance programs; OR, graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and ten (10) years experience as defined above; OR, an equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of all of the above.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s 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.

Office 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