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State of Montana Program Specialist Rental Assistance in Helena, Montana
About the Department The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work, live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs, grow businesses, develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure. (You can learn more about ushere.) The Commerce Housing Division strengthens our vibrant communities by supporting access to safe, affordable and sustainable homes for Montanans whose housing needs are not met by the market. Our team can assist with buying a home, down payment assistance, mortgage servicing, Reverse Annuity Mortgages, rental housing assistance and multifamily rental development. About this Position This position is responsible for managing both tenant-based and project-based rental assistance contracts for the following programs: Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Demonstration Program, Mainstream Program, Emergency Housing Voucher Program (EHV), Moderate Rehabilitation Program (Mod Rehab), Tenant Based Veterans Supportive Housing (VASH) Program, Project Based Veterans Supportive Housing (PBVASH), Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS), Home Ownership Program, and portability as applicable. This position will also perform Project Based Section 8 onsite monitoring or Management Occupancy Review (MOR) visits at properties. This position is open until filled; with a first review date of 9.9.2024. What are we looking for?__ Education and Experience: // · A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Human Resources, Paralegal, Accounting, Finance or a related field and · At least three years applicable experience in subsidized housing; or · Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Duties: · Manage complex technical issues for a variety of HUD programs and participants · Authorize and execute housing assistance payment contracts for participating property owners · Process authorized manual payment adjustments for landlords · Process changes to tenant and owner files as they occur · Perform maintenance tasks for each program · Perform site visits and summarize findings as required for each program * * Competencies: /Knowledge of:/ · HUD administrative requirements under the appropriate Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and contractual and award requirements for each of the above listed programs · HUD reporting requirements for each of the above listed programs · Best practices for increasing and maintaining utilization in each of these programs, particularly for the 811 and Mainstream programs /Ability to:/ · Enforce required policies on independent local contractors administering contracts for HUD, including HUD-managed properties throughout the state: o Special damage/vacancy claims; o Annual rent increases; o Approving and processing housing assistance payments; o Approving, completing and processing contract renewals; o Checking compliance for fair housing and waiting lists; o Reviewing management decisions; o Providing budget and technical assistance to owners/agents. · Assist in managing agency performance · Use diplomacy in interfacing with interagency personnel, project management staff, tenants, advocates and federal agencies How to apply Apply online by submitting your resume. */(Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)/ / / *Benefits · Lookhereto see the additional benefits! They include: o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more… · Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) –Employmentwith the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Lookhereto learn more and see if you may qualify! * * Other important information to be aware of · This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. · Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.* · If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents, we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.* · This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin. *Title: *Program Specialist Rental Assistance Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24142373