Housing Aide

General Description Under the direction of the Economic Development Director, to assist in the administration of programs operated by the New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA). The hours are Monday through Friday from 12:30 - 4:30. Essential Functions of the Job / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Assist individuals in completing applications for assistance. Evaluate verification forms to determine applicant's program eligibility. Perform clerical duties, keyboarding and typing. Handle routine telephone calls and correspondence. Respond to general inquiries regarding EDA programs. Perform routine administrative tasks. Perform housing inspections according to HUD requirements. The aforementioned functions are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSA's) Ability and proficiency in keyboarding, the use of a personal computer, Microsoft Word and Excel and associated housing related software. Ability to organize records, files and personal schedule. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with housing office clients, co-workers and the public. Knowledge of and ability to perform basic accounting functions. Ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state, and local laws pertaining to the management of rental housing. Ability to multi-task and tolerate interruptions. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license is required. Two years of office work experience involving use of personal computer with emphasis on customer service required, prefer experience in a non-profit environment. Physical Requirements This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work frequently sitting and speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, color perception and peripheral vision; 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 and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).