Job Description
THE POSITION We all know how important affordable housing is in our lives. Consider becoming a part of the team that deals with affordable housing in Fayette County. As a Management Aide/Application Specialist, you will perform administrative and clerical activities to process applications for Public Housing, Section 8, and State Programs. Our mission is to maintain, manage, and develop affordable and safe assisted housing for residents of Fayette County with a commitment to the highest standard of customer service. Bring your skills and ambition to our team and help us make an impact on the community! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Application Specialist, it will be essential to plan, organize, and schedule your day with the goal of processing and completing Public Housing applications, ensuring compliance with all policies and requirements. Your work includes conducting interviews with applicants, reviewing background information, and maintaining various informational program logs. This position assists the Tenant Selection Supervisor with, but not limited to, running background reports, application correspondence, application files, and application communications. You can expect to make eligibility determinations, notify applicants of decisions, and complete all required paperwork in a timely manner. Our team will rely on you to assist with receptionist duties to include answering phone calls and greeting applicants. Apply today and join our dedicated and supportive team! Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. Required Experience, Training & Eligibility QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One (1) year of experience in performing tasks associated with the management of multi-family housing developments, or properties owned or administered by public housing agencies; or One (1) year of comparable business, industrial, or professional employment; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Fayette County. If no eligible candidates who live within Fayette County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employme