Senior Occupancy Specialist

The Washington County Department of Housing Services is currently recruiting for a full-time Senior Occupancy Specialist. This advanced-level position provides crucial support to our special purpose voucher programs, as well as to program staff within the department.

In this role, you will collaborate directly with program participants, landlords, community providers, and the general public. The Senior Occupancy Specialist will be responsible for preparing letters, memos and reports, as well as offering support and leadership to peers and staff members in delivering case management and services to participants. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with program regulations, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and providing guidance and support to both participants and staff.

Successful candidates will have skills and understanding about leadership and 'big picture' programs, as well as possess organization skills, mentorship experience, and a self-driven approach to work. They will also perform analysis of workflow systems and provide recommendations with solutions for improvement to management, conduct quality reviews and audits of client and computer files and reports, inspection reports, and work on special projects as assigned.

To learn more about Housing Services, please visit our website at: Housing Services.

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To see the complete list of job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities for these classifications, please use the following: Occupancy Specialist, Senior.

Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; AND
• Three (3) years of work experience in housing programs, case management, residential services, or other social services.

• Possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record per Washington County Policy.
• Possession of Certification in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program through Nan McKay; OR Certification as a Specialist of Occupancy - Housing Choice Voucher (CS)-HCV) through the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO).
• Must pass a criminal background check post-offer.

Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our Commitment to You: We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process:
1. Minimum Qualifications (MQ) Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received. The timeframe to review will be the week of March 23, 2025.

2. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Your resume may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). This process will begin the week of March 30, 2025 and may take up to 2 weeks.

3. Panel Interviews: Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.

4. Conditional Offer: A successful candidate will be required to successfully clear a third-party background check as a pre-employment condition and Oregon State comprehensive background check as a condition of continuous employment.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Veterans' Preference:
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via e-mail. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of e-mail notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Gregory Garabedian, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Gregory_Garabedian@washingtoncountyor.gov

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