Deputy Director, Housing Authority

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Facilitates constructive relationships between tenants and Housing Authority. Must be able to work independently or with minimal supervision. Receives initial or reactivated applications for Public Housing, Multi-Family Housing, and Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs. Investigates prospective tenants to determine eligibility for public/low-rent housing. Advises applicant on eligibility requirements, methods of selecting tenants, and housing opportunities. Verify applicant information by contacting employers, and public and private health and welfare agencies. Computes rent in proportion to applicant's income. Receives and records security deposit and advance rent from applicants/tenants. Conducts annual, interim, and special housing reviews with tenants. Must be able to work with TenMast software on a daily basis. Maintain accounting records, and prepares financial statements for Housing Authority Board meetings. Gathers information for annual audits. Assists Executive Director in completing the year-end financial reporting. In absence of Executive Director, must be able to handle all tenant issues, all building issues, submit reports to PIC, HUD and Public Housing and complete board meeting agendas, reports and minutes of meetings. Writes and administers grants for programs. Must be able to work with Housing Authority Board members. Verifies accuracy of invoices/business transactions. Verifies and posts details of business transactions. Processes bills and check payments. Reconciles bank statements. General office work including, but not limited to, bookkeeping, typing, auditing, keeping records, operate various office machines. Answer telephone and greet general public. Maintains rent ledger and security deposit ledger. Submits monthly reports to WHEDA, HUD and Section 8 programs. Creates and distributes bi-monthly newsletter to tenants and board members. Orders office supplies. Maintains tenant files. Coordinates tenant activities. Assists Executive Director in the investigation of and obtaining funding options for existing programs and the development of new programs. Accompanies and assists Executive Director in annual building inspections and Housing Quality Assurance Inspections. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of WHEDA, HUD, and/or Section 8 Rental Assistance programs preferred Knowledge of computers and various Microsoft Office computer software programs required Knowledge of TenMast software preferred Possess a friendly and outgoing personality; must be respectful and courteous Able to work with demanding clientele; must be able to work in an office environment with frequent interruptions Detail oriented and have strong data entry, accuracy and accounting skills Previous experience in real estate, housing authority, and/or office preferred ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/hr/job-opening/housing-authority-deputy-director-2