Certification Specialist I

AKRON METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY

Job Title: Certification Specialist I

Reports to: Continued Assistance Supervisor

Department: HCVP

FLSA Status: Non-exempt - Clerical Bargaining Unit

New Hire Base Rate 10 Year 15 Year 20 Year

$21.60 $22.53 $23.64 $24.24 $24.97

General Purpose:

Conduct annual and interim re-examinations, ensuring that tenants receive applicable income exclusions and deductions in a timely manner, and in accordance with AMHA/HUD guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

80% Conduct annual and interim re-examinations, paying attention to accuracy and deadlines. Schedule and verify appointments with tenants, verify income and assets, complete appropriate verifications, calculate new rent amount and enter all data into computer and appropriate logs, and prepare appropriate documentation. Provide accurate and timely information to tenants and owner/agents in response to questions. Maintain knowledge of AMHA/HUD guidelines.

10% Maintain tenant files, including filing all paperwork in client files and preparing applicable logs.

10% Miscellaneous

Calculates retroactive rent payments.

Testifies at hearings.

Reassigned work.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Certifications:

High school diploma or equivalent plus one year clerical and/or bookkeeping experience. Must have proficiency with computers.

Physical Requirements. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Physical demands may include kneeling, reaching, pushing, fingering, manipulating, talking, hearing, sitting for extended periods, crouching, standing for extended periods, stooping, walking, lifting up to 10 lbs. and repetitive motion using a keyboard, telephone and calculator. The visual acuity requirements include viewing a computer monitor and extensive reading.

Working Conditions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Office environment.

AMHA offers a safe work place culture; comprehensive compensation and benefits program including, but not limited to: Competitive salary; Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System; Excellent medical, free dental and vision plans with minimal out of pocket cost; Basic Life insurance; Fourteen paid holidays; Paid vacation, personal and sick plans.