Housing Program Specialist

The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver (DHA) is looking for a person to perform a variety of office support duties in one of our developments.

The Position
This position performs a combination of front office reception and accounting functions utilizing a computer to input information/data to create, edit, compile, manipulate, and retrieve files and/or databases and create reports as well as operating office machines, maintaining a complex filing system, interviewing current and/or qualified candidates to determine initial or continued eligibility, processing routine maintenance requests and screening residents’ complaints. Must join and maintain membership in AFSCME Local 535. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Benefit Information
∗ Sick leave is accrued at 6 hours per month.
∗ Annual leave (vacation) for new employees is accrued at 8 hours per month.
∗ 12 paid holidays per year with an optional paid day off.
∗ Health insurance and 125 Plan.
∗ Group life insurance, pension plan (equal to 10% of the annual salary), short term and long-term disability insurance, and clothing allowance are paid by DHA.
∗ Dental plan, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, 457 pension plan and the ROTH IRA are employee paid options.
∗ Performance based merit increases, and cost of living adjustments are given depending upon current policy.

Minimum Qualifications at the Time of Application
∗ Two (2) year of minimum general office experience.
∗ High school diploma or GED.
∗ Valid Colorado driver license and good driving record must be maintained in accordance with policy.
∗ Must obtain Rent Calculation, LIHTC and Certified Occupancy Specialist certifications (trainings provided by DHA) within six (6) months of hire.
∗ Types 25 wpm.
∗ A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Starting Salary
$3,867.08/month ($22.31/hr.)

How to Apply
You may apply for this position in one of the following ways:
∗ by faxing your application and/or resume to (720) 932-3005 or
∗ by emailing your application and/or resume to hr@denverhousing.org.
The application form as well as more information about DHA can be found on our website: www.denverhousing.org.

DHA is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruitment will remain open until filled.