Bernalillo County
Housing Program Assistant I
ā Bernalillo County.
Job Title:
Housing Program Assistant I
Department:
Housing
Location:
2400 Wellesley Dr NE STE 300
Pay:
$19.71
Close Date:
November 14, 2025
Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote & flex-work options as appropriate, longevity pay, education assistance program, health benefits, lucrative retirement and so much more.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interview program applicants to obtain information needed to complete application documents, issue vouchers to qualified applicants, and perform other administrative tasks related to the program.
Coordinate record keeping and deposits for public housing units in conjunction with the fiscal staff.
May perform inspection of units as necessary.
Assist in the interpretation of Section Eight Housing Standard Regulations and explain the standards and procedures to applicants, landlords and tenants.
Keep all tenant files and other records up-to-date.
Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.
The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Three (3) years work experience and/or post-secondary education utilizing writing skills, use of a computer for record keeping and word processing, file management and interaction with the public.
Proficiency in information systems and accuracy in data entry and retrieval of information is required.
Knowledge of record keeping, word processing, file management and standard office procedures and policies.
Ability to learn and interpret Section Eight Housing subsidy eligibility standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
Screening and Compliance
Employee must successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination.
This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Working Conditions
Essential duties are typically performed indoors.
Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled. Working surface is typically dry.
Occasionally worker may be required to perform field inspection work and would be subject to existing conditions.
Worker often works alone both with or without directions from supervisor.
Equipment, Tools, and Materials
Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, typewriter, photocopy machine, fax machine and calculator.
Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Administrative
Industries Government Administration
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ā Bernalillo County.
Job Title:
Housing Program Assistant I
Department:
Housing
Location:
2400 Wellesley Dr NE STE 300
Pay:
$19.71
Close Date:
November 14, 2025
Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote & flex-work options as appropriate, longevity pay, education assistance program, health benefits, lucrative retirement and so much more.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interview program applicants to obtain information needed to complete application documents, issue vouchers to qualified applicants, and perform other administrative tasks related to the program.
Coordinate record keeping and deposits for public housing units in conjunction with the fiscal staff.
May perform inspection of units as necessary.
Assist in the interpretation of Section Eight Housing Standard Regulations and explain the standards and procedures to applicants, landlords and tenants.
Keep all tenant files and other records up-to-date.
Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.
The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Three (3) years work experience and/or post-secondary education utilizing writing skills, use of a computer for record keeping and word processing, file management and interaction with the public.
Proficiency in information systems and accuracy in data entry and retrieval of information is required.
Knowledge of record keeping, word processing, file management and standard office procedures and policies.
Ability to learn and interpret Section Eight Housing subsidy eligibility standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
Screening and Compliance
Employee must successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination.
This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Working Conditions
Essential duties are typically performed indoors.
Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled. Working surface is typically dry.
Occasionally worker may be required to perform field inspection work and would be subject to existing conditions.
Worker often works alone both with or without directions from supervisor.
Equipment, Tools, and Materials
Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, typewriter, photocopy machine, fax machine and calculator.
Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Administrative
Industries Government Administration
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