Housing Specialist 4 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5045688) Apply  Housing Specialist 4 Salary $2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly Location Alexandria, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 211940 Department Alexandria Housing Authority Opening Date 08/15/2025 Closing Date 8/29/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job "We are committed to providing affordable housing, quality of life opportunities, and building safe communities, one family at a time" About this Position: The Housing Specialist 4 is responsible for administering the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program by HUD regulations, agency policies, and fair housing laws. This role ensures eligible families receive rental assistance and that program requirements are met through accurate and timely processing. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret and apply federal housing regulations in daily operations. THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A FULL-TIME JOB APPOINTMENT FOR A LIMITED DURATION NOT TO EXCEED FOUR YEARS. 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173280) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Managing applicant intake, eligibility determination, and annual/interim recertification. + Operating and maintaining the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, including updates, purges, and applicant notifications. + Ensuring compliance with HUD rules on selection, preference categories, and reasonable accommodations. + Coordinating with landlords, tenants, and internal departments to resolve issues and support successful housing outcomes. + Maintaining accurate records, files, and data entry in housing management systems. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type:Job Appointment 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 assessmentis required 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. *Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: employment@alexhousing.org Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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 Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email