Project-Based Section 8 Supervisor

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience: 

·        A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field; and

·        2-5 years of progressively responsible experience including program management, compliance, database management and supervision; or

·        Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

·        It would pique our interest if you had a passion for affordable housing, commitment to exemplary customer service and experience with change management.

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

·        The concepts and theories of program planning, program administration, public administration, and contract management.   

·        Federal programs (housing preferred), research techniques, fiscal management, and a detailed knowledge of intent and requirements of various state and federal laws and rules governing program operations and activities.

·        State and Department of Commerce personnel policies and procedures, supervisory principles and practices and employment law are required.

Ability to:

·        Analyze and develop cost models, state legislative and funding processes, administrative hearing processes, and case preparation and presentation.  

·        Distil complex situations into clear measurable items to be resolved, verbal and written presentation of information.

·        Listen, understand, and assist in the resolution of technical and regulatory issues related to housing assistance program activities, manage multiple projects and programs, and accomplish program objectives as established through team goals and objectives.

·        Work with landlords, tenants, congressional delegates, federal funding authorities and others as a program liaison which requires the ability to negotiate and persuade others to cooperate on various projects and/or address operational deficiencies, compliance issues, and other sensitive or contentious subjects.

·        Create queries and reports from databases.

How to apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter. References will not be contacted until after interview process is completed and you will be notified when we will be reaching out to them. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system.  You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

Benefits

·        Look here to see the additional benefits!  They include:

o   Work/life Balance

o   Health Coverage

o   Retirement plans

o   Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

o   And more…

·        Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Other important information to be aware of

·        This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

·        Only online applications are accepted.  By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

·        If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents, we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.

·        This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin.