Under direction, with latitude for independent action and decision, performs work of a moderate difficulty and responsibility in the administration and management of the NYC Housing Authority’s public housing programs.
Duties shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Assist the Housing Manager in the administration of a housing development or developments.
2. Supervise staff responsible for: interviewing applicants to determine eligibility for public housing, establishing housing needs, gathering/verifying income/employment data, and periodically checking tenant income/employment status to determine tenants rent and on-going eligibility.
3. Make recommendations to the Housing Manager concerning eligibility for public housing and assignment of apartments.
4. Supervise staff receiving requests for maintenance/repairs and conduct follow-up.
5. Supervise rent collection and arrears processes.
NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Assistant Housing Manager to be considered.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram
Additional Information
1. This position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis only. It is not open as a promotional opportunity.
2. Employees applying for transfer opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
ASSISTANT HOUSING MANAGER (HA) - 80205
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and one year of full-time satisfactory supervisory and/or administrative experience in housing management at a development or developments containing at least 150 apartments, including overseeing the performance of duties such as: interviewing applicants; determining eligibility; gathering and evaluating information to resolve complaints; collecting rents; and/or resolving tenant related problems; or
2. A four -year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and five years of the full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described in "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate college credits may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full time satisfactory experience. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
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