This is field auditing and related work in Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Housing Programs.

Employees in this class are responsible for performing field audits of Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation projects, and conducting preliminary tenant eligibility interviews. Responsibilities include reviewing projects after execution of the Housing Assistance Payments Contract and on an annual basis, inspection of leased or about to be leased units to determine their condition, and examination of the tenants' records pertaining to eligibility and family contribution to provide assurance of the owners' compliance with applicable U.S. H.U.D. requirements. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through reports and personal conferences for satisfactory completion of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Reviews files of Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Housing Programs; records summary for each family reviewed; determines that owner is in compliance with equal opportunity requirements and regulations relative to security deposits; verifies that owner has correctly determined eligibility of families.

Assures that property manager is in compliance with regulations by conducting audits of first-time application, lease, recertification notice, recertification, income calculation and all required lease provisions.

Assures that the approved form of lease contains all required lease provisions.

Keeps abreast of changes in U.S. H.U.D. regulations concerning affirmative fair housing marketing plan, tenant selection plan, occupancy standard plan, lead-based paint, pet rules, federal preference regulations, and other applicable policies and procedures.

Prepares and submits reports for supervisory review.

Interviews tenants at housing sites and determines eligibility for programs based upon income, bedroom size, and family composition; provides program information for tenants; notifies applicants when they are ineligible.

Provides relocation assistance and resolves problems concerning payments, living conditions of housing units and adherence to program guidelines.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Knowledge of rules and regulations for Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Housing Programs.

Knowledge of reports, forms, and documents required in the area of assignment.

Knowledge of the content and meaning of items on lease agreements.

Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures pertaining to the field auditing of Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Housing Programs.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations pertaining to Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Housing Programs.

Ability to monitor program compliance by owner and tenant to assure that there are no overpayments or underpayments.

Ability to prepare and submit reports.

Ability to keep informed on current rules and regulations in the area of assignment.

Ability to assure that lease agreements are complete and accurate.

Ability to determine eligibility for special housing programs.

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