Housing Specialist

Housing Specialist Salary $53,289.60 - $64,979.20 Annually Location Winchester, VA Job Type Full-time Classified Department Community Development Department Opening Date 04/03/2026 Closing Date 5/3/2026 5:00 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Description Benefits Questions Description Duties and Responsiblities Administers housing and community development programming in accordance with local, state, and federal policies and procedures Determines eligibility for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) and maintains accurate and timely case records Processes customer appeals and coordinates with the Virginia Housing Conducts home visits for recertification and other purposes Recruit landlords in the area to achieve housing choice and prevent concentration of poverty Works with Virginia Housing and landlords to ensure property standards are compliant with the program Follows Virginia Housing confidentiality protocols for all households seeking and obtaining assistance Is capable of underwriting housing proposals and recommending funding decisions. Can create loan and grant guidelines and conduct detailed financial and pro forma analyses. Requirements Education and/or

Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in accounting, real estate development finance, or a related field is required, with some experience in affordable housing finance or benefit programs. Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) certification is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of a valid and appropriate driver's license.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, understand, and write with proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Effective speaking and communication skills in English are required.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A solid understanding of accounting and compliance philosophy, objectives, practices, and technique is essential. The role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Candidates must be able to work independently within established guidelines to achieve program objectives. Additionally, proficiency in Microsoft applications and the ability to quickly learn various software tools for data entry and report creation are necessary. Job Posting Statement The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. This position is eligible for benefits. To view out benefit packet click here . 01 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 02 Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in accounting, real estate development finance, or a related field? Yes No 03 Do you have experience in affordable housing finance or benefit programs? Yes No Required Question Employer City of Winchester Address 15 N. Cameron Street Winchester, Virginia, 22601 Phone 540-667-1815 Website https://www.winchesterva.gov