Housing Assistant Position Available In Bronx, New York

Housing Assistant

NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

Posted On:

06/10/2025
Full-Time
Location
BRONX
Exam May Be Required
Department

LEASED HSG-INSPECTIONS

Salary Range:

$42,723.00 – $69,243.00
Job Description
The Leased Housing Department Inspection Unit is seeking for a housing assistant to conduct Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) inspections. The Unit is responsible for inspecting all subsidized units in the Section 8 program to ensure they are maintained in accordance with HUDs inspection standards.
Reporting directly to the Leased Housing Department’s Inspections Unit Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
1. Conduct annual and biannual inspections at privately owned Housing Choice Voucher program participant properties using various test equipment and handheld computer devices.
2. Conduct Rental, transfer and special inspections at privately owned Housing Choice Voucher program participant properties.
3. Conduct project-based inspections at Housing Choice Voucher program participant properties.
4. Interact with program participants, landlords, and advocates.
5. Perform other tasks as needed to support Inspection units.

NOTE:

IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL/TEMPORARY BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE:

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information:

1.

For NYCHA employees:

this position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity.
2.

For NYCHA employees:

this vacancy is for a title which is normally filled through the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS). However, employees applying to this location via the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS) must reapply to this vacancy posting to be considered for this position.
3. Employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

HOUSING ASSISTANT

(HA) – 80201
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
An associate degree or sixty semester credits from an accredited college and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in housing management at a development or developments containing at least 150 apartments, performing any one or a combination of the following duties: interviewing applicants; determining eligibility; gathering and evaluating information to resolve complaints; collecting rents; and/or resolving tenant-related problems; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in “1” above; or
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described in “1” or “2” above. Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of satisfactory full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent.
Preferred Skills
1. Experience conducting physical apartment inspections for public housing and Section 8 programs. 2. Experience using wireless handheld computer devices to record data. 3. Strong computer skills experience using Microsoft Outlook. 4. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Shortlist
Job ID
713636
Title code
80201
Civil service title

HOUSING ASSISTANT

(HA)
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Housing Assistant
Posted until
06/29/2025

Experience Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
Inspections Unit

Category:

Administration & Human Resources
Housing Assistant