Housing Specialist I

Job overview

The Housing Specialist I role is onsite in Silver Spring, MD, with possible travel between offices. The posting lists a Grade 17 salary range of $54,953–$88,635, with the offer determined by experience and departmental budget. The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County was established to address the County’s need for affordable housing. The specialist determines eligibility for subsidized housing programs and completes annual recertifications, helping applicants and families access and maintain housing assistance. The role also provides customer service, monitors program compliance, and coordinates with landlords, property owners, and service agencies.

What you'll do

• Interview, certify, and recertify families
• negotiate rent amounts with landlords
• respond to applicant and tenant inquiries
• market the housing choice voucher program
• coordinate move-ins and resident transfers
• orient applicants and tenants to program rules
• prepare reports by mandated deadlines
• monitor client compliance
• provide customer service and referrals as appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing specialist i

affordable housing

housing choice voucher

eligibility determination

annual recertification

customer service

silver spring md

housing opportunities commission

$54,953–$88,635/year

bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree or an accepted equivalent combination of education and experience, and Housing Choice Voucher Program certification within six months of hiring.

About the employer

Housing Opportunity Com is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Housing Programs. Sector: 92.