NYC Jobs
Housing Assistant (Ha) - 80201
- Float throughout the LLC1 developments within 4 of the NYC boroughs to complete LIHTC tasks. - Create and maintain LIHTC tenant folders: Retrieve and review documents from Siebel and save to electronic LIHTC folder. The reviews include ensuring rent calculation accuracy, compliance with student status rule, sufficient supporting documents and rent charges not exceeding LIHTC maximum rent. Communicate any compliance concerns to Development Property Managers. - Update database for each LIHTC tenant folder using Excel and/or APEX reporting system. - Assist development staff with LIHTC related issues, concerns, and questions regarding certification of units and ongoing compliance. - Assist with audits by our partners, HDC and Wells Fargo, by pulling and preparing LIHTC folders for the auditor's review. - Attend all new move viewings and/or review all documents to ensure income/student and documentation requirements have been met and ensure LIHTC unit folder is updated with the new household. - Conduct file reviews of completed annuals and provide findings for development follow up. - Contact Section 8 tenants that have not completed their annual property management recertifications in order to obtain required LIHTC forms. Additional Information: 1. For NYCHA employees: this position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity. 2. For NYCHA employees: this vacancy is for a title which is normally filled through the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS). However, employees applying to this location via the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS) must reapply to this vacancy posting to be considered for this position. 3. Employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees. Minimum Qualifications: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or An associate degree or sixty semester credits from an accredited college and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in housing management at a development or developments containing at least 150 apartments, performing any one or a combination of the following duties: interviewing applicants; determining eligibility; gathering and evaluating information to resolve complaints; collecting rents; and/or resolving tenant-related problems; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above; or A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described in "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of satisfactory full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent. Preferred Skills: - Excellent verbal and written communications skills. - Excellent organizational skills. - Ability to monitor caseload, prioritize assignments and work independently. - Understanding of NYCHA and departmental policies and procedures federal, state, and local housing and disability discrimination laws and overall operational structure. 55a Program: This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement: NYCHA has no residency requirements. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
- Float throughout the LLC1 developments within 4 of the NYC boroughs to complete LIHTC tasks. - Create and maintain LIHTC tenant folders: Retrieve and review documents from Siebel and save to electronic LIHTC folder. The reviews include ensuring rent calculation accuracy, compliance with student status rule, sufficient supporting documents and rent charges not exceeding LIHTC maximum rent. Communicate any compliance concerns to Development Property Managers. - Update database for each LIHTC tenant folder using Excel and/or APEX reporting system. - Assist development staff with LIHTC related issues, concerns, and questions regarding certification of units and ongoing compliance. - Assist with audits by our partners, HDC and Wells Fargo, by pulling and preparing LIHTC folders for the auditor's review. - Attend all new move viewings and/or review all documents to ensure income/student and documentation requirements have been met and ensure LIHTC unit folder is updated with the new household. - Conduct file reviews of completed annuals and provide findings for development follow up. - Contact Section 8 tenants that have not completed their annual property management recertifications in order to obtain required LIHTC forms. Additional Information: 1. For NYCHA employees: this position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity. 2. For NYCHA employees: this vacancy is for a title which is normally filled through the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS). However, employees applying to this location via the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS) must reapply to this vacancy posting to be considered for this position. 3. Employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees. Minimum Qualifications: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or An associate degree or sixty semester credits from an accredited college and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in housing management at a development or developments containing at least 150 apartments, performing any one or a combination of the following duties: interviewing applicants; determining eligibility; gathering and evaluating information to resolve complaints; collecting rents; and/or resolving tenant-related problems; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above; or A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described in "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of satisfactory full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent. Preferred Skills: - Excellent verbal and written communications skills. - Excellent organizational skills. - Ability to monitor caseload, prioritize assignments and work independently. - Understanding of NYCHA and departmental policies and procedures federal, state, and local housing and disability discrimination laws and overall operational structure. 55a Program: This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement: NYCHA has no residency requirements. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.