Temporary Rental Specialist Assistant Full Time

LOCATION

Largo, MD

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

• 6 Months, but may go longer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and maintains agency policies as it relates to HUD established Fair Market Rents (FMR) and Rent Reasonableness for Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of housing laws, particularly fair housing law, theory and practice of fair housing investigations.
• Examines and evaluates all documents to ensure authenticity. Calculates income, deductions, and exclusions in the determination of tenant rent and housing assistance payment; assesses bedroom size requirements and issues vouchers to meet participants’ needs.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of information sources and research methods in utilization of statistical data as supplied by various reliable resources.
• Utilizes databases like Realtor Database Bright MLS and Go Section 8 to compile rent reasonableness determinations.
• Responsible for new and existing unit rent determinations.
• Reviews, tracks and schedules Requests for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) submissions and determines appropriate assisted rent levels.
• Acquires and maintains a thorough knowledge of Federal and local guidelines for Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program.
• Establishes and develops partnership with local lending institutions, real estate organizations, non-profit organizations to facilitate and expedite homeownership for program participants.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of working experience in assisting individuals in program regulations and eligibility criteria
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in client assessment, counseling, and advocacy. Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and compassion when dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential program participant situations.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to transition easily between relational, participant-centered, customer service and communication and transactional, compliance-focused, processes.
• Ability to maintain priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by college level work in business, psychology or sociology, and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in community development field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Primarily an in-office role, requiring consistent internet access and regular online/telephone communication.
• Must be able to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and interact with distributed teams effectively.

About Blue Sky

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.