HCV Program Manager

TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Office between the hours of
8: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m., Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority, 227 27th St.,
Newport News, VA 23607.
ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE,
RELIGION, SEX, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP OR AGE or any other category
protected by law. THIS IS A SECTION 3 COVERED ACTIVITY.
All positions require post-offer pre-employment drug testing. Applicants selected for
hire will receive a conditional offer of employment and be referred for
pre-employment drug testing.

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM MANAGER
HOUSING
Salary: $65,357 per year Status: Full-Time Regular Position

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs difficult administrative work managing Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program 
activities and  staff,  ensuring  compliance  with  applicable  local,  State  and  Federal  
performance  requirements under the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP), and related 
work as apparent or assigned. Work  is  performed  under  the  general  direction  of  the  
Director  of  Housing.  Divisional supervision is exercised over all personnel within the division.

TYPICAL TASKS: (Examples Only)

Manages the day to day operation of the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program to ensure strict 
adherence to and compliance with the regulations governing the Section 8 program.

Supervises program staff; assists with recruitment and selection of personnel; assigns, directs, 
and inspects the work of staff; disciplines, coaches, counsels, and evaluates staff performance.

Oversees the Section 8 program educational briefings for landlords and new program approved 
applicants.

Analyzes new Section 8 program regulations and recommends administrative policy changes to the 
ector of Housing.

Trains staff on new Section 8 rules and regulations including industry best practices.

Conducts quality control assessments and reviews quality controls required by the Section 8 
Management Assessment Program (SEMAP); gathers, reviews, and documents information for SEMAP 
indicators.

Advises staff of client problems and concerns; responds to inquiries concerning the HCV program; 
addresses and/or coordinates resolution of complaints.

Prepares, maintains, and submits required reports; oversees the preparation and maintenance of 
files and records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Comprehensive  knowledge  of  the  principles  and  practices  of  assisted  housing  management; 
comprehensive knowledge of HUD regulations regarding assisted housing; comprehensive knowledge of  
HUDs  Housing  Choice  Voucher  Program;  thorough  knowledge  of  the  objectives,  practices,  
and techniques of counseling and interviewing; thorough knowledge of the techniques and practices 
of case management; general knowledge of local property maintenance code regulations, real estate 
terminology,  and  the  Virginia  Residential  Landlord  and  Tenant  Act;  skill  in  the  use  of 
 personal computers,  associated  software  packages,  hardware,  and  peripheral  equipment;  
ability  to  plan, coordinate,  and  supervise  the  work  of  subordinates;  ability  to  prepare  
clear  and  concise  reports; ability to maintain and monitor diverse case management load; ability 
to communicate and present ideas  effectively  both  orally  and  in  writing;  ability  to  
establish  and  maintain  effective  working relationships  with  associates,  landlords,  outside  
agencies,  government  officials,  clients,  and  the general public.

EDUCATION  AND  EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's  degree  with  coursework  in  business  administration, counseling, social work, or 
related field   and   considerable   experience   in   housing   program   administration   
including   considerable supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and 
experience.

Physical Requirements:
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires 
speaking or hearing and repetitive motions, frequently requires sitting and using hands to finger, 
handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms and  
pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for 
expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive 
information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer 
data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work 
has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. 
business office, light traffic).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Obtain HCV Housing Specialist, HCV Housing Quality Standards Specialist, and Family 
Self-Sufficiency Specialist certifications within one year of hire.

Complete Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodation training within one year of hire.
Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Salary/Compensation: $65,357 per year

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