Senior Occupancy Specialist

Hillsboro, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 27 - 33

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE POSITION

The Department of Housing Services is recruiting for a Senior Occupancy Specialist to support the Regional Long-term Rent Assistance (RLRA) program within the Rental Assistance Division and assist with the organization of key functions to bolster our work of providing housing stability in Washington County.

The Senior Occupancy Specialist ensures the required administrative functions of housing programs are completed efficiently and effectively by coordinating the activities of a voucher-specific team and performing tasks with the highest level of complexity. The Occupancy Specialist positions are the housing case managers responsible for eligibility review rent calculation providing strong communication skills with a strong understanding of landlord tenant laws lease agreements and housing quality standards providing supportive services resources compliance and other aspects of human services.

The Department of Housing Services (including the Housing Authority of Washington County) is an innovative organization responsible for rent assistance affordable housing development and homeless services programming across our community. The Housing Authority of Washington County is a Moving to Work (MTW) agency utilizing federal and regional funds for rental subsidies. We are a dynamic team that embraces collaboration work-life balance and a supportive workplace environment and we are passionate about the work we do to serve and support our community. For more information pleaseclick here.

This positionmay beeligible forahybrid workscheduleafterinitialonboarding and is subject to department need.

An ideal candidate(s) will have skills and understanding about leadership big picture assessment of programs developed organization skills the ability to mentor work in a self-driven direction perform analysis of workflow systems and provide recommendations with solutions for improvement to management. They will be well versed on conducting quality reviews and audits of client and computer files and reports inspection reports and other important Housing documentation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge skills and abilities for this position click here:Senior Occupancy Specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; AND
Three (3) years of work experience in housing programs case management residential services or other social services.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES CERTIFICATES PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record per Washington County Policy.
Possession of Certification in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program through Nan McKay; ORCertification as a Specialist of Occupancy Housing Choice Voucher (CS)-HCV) through the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO).

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note:Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separatelyfrom your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Our commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting selecting and advancing employees is based on knowledge skills and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation collaboration and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Selection Process:

1. Apply today!In lieu of a resume we ask that you complete and submit an online application which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.

2. Minimum Qualifications (MQ) Review:Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes.Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received.The timeframe to review will be the week of November23 2025.

3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review:Your responses may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). This process will begin the week of November30 2025and may take up to 2 weeks.

4. Panel Interviews:Generally the top 6 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.

5.Conditional Offer:The topcandidate will be required to successfully clear a third-party background check and driving check as pre-employment conditions.

Please note:candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification or job family.

Veterans Preference:
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans preference for this recruitment please review instructions using this link: Veterans Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources or e-mail at:at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via e-mail. If you opt out or unsubscribe of e-mail notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

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THE POSITIONThe Department of Housing Services is recruiting for a Senior Occupancy Specialist to support the Regional Long-term Rent Assistance (RLRA) program within the Rental Assistance Division and assist with the organization of key functions to bolster our work of providing housing stability i...