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Rental Subsidy Specialist - Non-Merit
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Housing And Community Development Specialist
Salary: $22.99 - $32.38 Hourly Location: Towson, MD Job Type: NON-MERIT Job Number: NM.142 08-25 Department: Housing and Community Development Opening Date: 08/18/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Examples Of Duties
Under general supervision, determines the eligibility of families for participation in federal and state rent subsidy programs. Interviews families, gathers required verifications, completes formulaic calculations of income, assets and expenses, briefs families on program regulations, completes leasing documents, determines rent calculations and housing assistance payments, maintains landlord contact and outreach, and performs other related functions. Essential duties include: Conducts family interviews (in person, by telephone, by mail). Gathers required documents from family, and third parties, in compliance with regulations. Calculates income, assets and expenses, applying federal or state regulations. Determines program violations, and processes family denials and terminations. Briefs families on program requirements, and issues rent subsidies. Determines rent reasonableness and comparability of program dwelling units. Conducts rent negotiations, and calculates gross rent, housing assistance payment, tenant rent and utility allowance. Prepares and completes contracts, lease addenda, and other leasing documents, and maintains contact with landlords. Maintains program records and completes status reports. Issues final requests for payment to landlords. Conducts outreach to families, landlords, supportive agencies and the public. Effectively manage applicant and participant inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Possess strong communication skills including the comprehension and interpretation via correspondence and verbal communication. Applies knowledge of the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Examples of other duties include: Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree or two years of practical experience in the housing field, eligibility determination, or rental management or a combination of two years of education and experience. Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Demonstrate knowledge of the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer software. Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently. Ability to understand and apply program policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to obtain and demonstrate knowledge of HUD federal regulations for voucher programs. Licenses or certificates include: A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation. Certified Housing Specialist Certification within 1 year of employment. Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the time of employment and a United States citizen or legal resident. Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application. Conditions Of Employment
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites. Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks. Employment Benefits
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female, and disabled applicants. All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten, and fifteen years of service generally. Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday. Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice. This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
Salary: $22.99 - $32.38 Hourly Location: Towson, MD Job Type: NON-MERIT Job Number: NM.142 08-25 Department: Housing and Community Development Opening Date: 08/18/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Examples Of Duties
Under general supervision, determines the eligibility of families for participation in federal and state rent subsidy programs. Interviews families, gathers required verifications, completes formulaic calculations of income, assets and expenses, briefs families on program regulations, completes leasing documents, determines rent calculations and housing assistance payments, maintains landlord contact and outreach, and performs other related functions. Essential duties include: Conducts family interviews (in person, by telephone, by mail). Gathers required documents from family, and third parties, in compliance with regulations. Calculates income, assets and expenses, applying federal or state regulations. Determines program violations, and processes family denials and terminations. Briefs families on program requirements, and issues rent subsidies. Determines rent reasonableness and comparability of program dwelling units. Conducts rent negotiations, and calculates gross rent, housing assistance payment, tenant rent and utility allowance. Prepares and completes contracts, lease addenda, and other leasing documents, and maintains contact with landlords. Maintains program records and completes status reports. Issues final requests for payment to landlords. Conducts outreach to families, landlords, supportive agencies and the public. Effectively manage applicant and participant inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Possess strong communication skills including the comprehension and interpretation via correspondence and verbal communication. Applies knowledge of the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Examples of other duties include: Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree or two years of practical experience in the housing field, eligibility determination, or rental management or a combination of two years of education and experience. Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Demonstrate knowledge of the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer software. Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently. Ability to understand and apply program policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to obtain and demonstrate knowledge of HUD federal regulations for voucher programs. Licenses or certificates include: A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation. Certified Housing Specialist Certification within 1 year of employment. Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the time of employment and a United States citizen or legal resident. Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application. Conditions Of Employment
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites. Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks. Employment Benefits
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female, and disabled applicants. All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten, and fifteen years of service generally. Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday. Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice. This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.