Housing Clerk

Omaha Housing Authority is seeking a skilled Housing Clerk to join our team. As a key member of our Public Housing department, you will be responsible for processing, maintaining, and updating applications for OHA and HIO (LIHTC/Affordable) programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process applicants through online certification process and initiate workflows for selected applicants.
• Monitor applicant progress in portal and maintain accurate records in online portal.
• Meet department weekly/monthly goals for number of calculated files submitted for approval.
• Run EIV's through HUD Secure System database for all Public Housing applicants and their family member(s).
• Send out 3rd party verifications as needed for new applicants and obtain required identity records and background check form.

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• One (1) year of office experience to include administrative & clerical duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with confidential and classified information.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises and involves considerable public contact.

Abilities:

• Ability to sit, stand and walk up to 100% of the time; and reach stoop, squat, push, pull and type up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds up to 33% of the time.

Equipment Operation:

• Computer
• Telephone
• Copier
• Calculator
• Facsimile Machine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Omaha Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.