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Housing Specialist 4 South Landry Housing Authority Grand Coteau, LA Job Details $2,732 - $4,682 a month 6 days ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Financial operations Some college Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations Direct client contact Purchase order management Mid-level Administrative experience Financial records management Tenant conflict resolution Compliance documentation Conflict management Purchasing Social services 1 year Business operations Lease compliance oversight Full Job Description Salary $2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly Location Grand Coteau, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 224499 Department South Landry Housing Authority Opening Date 08/06/2026 Closing Date 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job

OUR MISSION

The Housing Authority's mission is to be the area's affordable housing agent of choice to low and moderate-income residents and to assist them in becoming self-sufficient.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

The role is responsible for the day-to-day administrative, financial, and operational management of affordable housing programs. This position will be under the supervision of the Executive Director. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in administrative services, housing management, real estate, or social services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Administers housing programs by determining eligibility, processing certifications and rent adjustments, maintaining tenant records, and ensuring compliance with HUD regulations and Housing Authority policies. Monitors compliance with lease and occupancy requirements, addresses resident concerns, issues lease violation notices, and assists with conflict resolution. Coordinates with maintenance staff to ensure housing units are safe, sanitary, and maintained in accordance with Housing Authority standards. Collects rent, monitors delinquent accounts, prepares reports, may prepare purchase orders for supplies and materials, and maintains accurate program documentation. Performs additional administrative and operational duties as assigned by the Executive Director to support the effective operation of the Housing Authority.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment:

Probational - up to 24 months

Career Progression:

This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. •Resumes

WILL NOT

be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.• For further information about this vacancy contact: Delana Quebedeaux South Landry Housing Authority 337-662-3573 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others