Rental Assistance Leasing Assistant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/5040386)  Rental Assistance Leasing Assistant Salary $44,037.00 - $49,535.00 Annually Location 701 South Sixth Street, TN Job Type Full-Time Non Civil Service Job Number MDHA07958 Department MDHA Opening Date 08/12/2025 Closing Date 8/26/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Position Description Position Open: August 12, 2025 Position Close: August 26, 2025 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Position: Rental Assistance Leasing Assistant Salary: $44,037 - $49,535 Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) Nashville, TN MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. Its mission is to create affordable housing options, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a better Nashville. MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $185 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency. Position Summary The Rental Assistant Leasing Assistant works under the supervision of the Section 8 Lead Specialist, and is responsible for providing general administrative support, clerical, general accounting and leasing duties for initial move-ins and relocations under the housing choice voucher program. Typical Duties Duties and Responsibilities + Record Maintenance + Maintain records for the purpose of reporting program activity; + Maintain records by adding memos and attaching relevant documents to appropriate files and records electronically. + Receive, process and distribute documents to appropriate specialists for eligibility determination. 2. Clerical Duties + Assist Section 8 Specialists in activity related to intake, leasing and continued occupancy; + Receive and respond to general inquiries from tenants and owners; + Produce and send appropriate correspondence to tenants and landlords; + Add/update unit information in the software system; + Develop full knowledge of program requirements necessary for eligibility for rental assistance, and convey requirements to participants in a clear, accurate and professional manner; + Maintain a professional appearance and attitude; + Work closely with specialists to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed; + Other related duties as necessary. Minimum Qualifications Education, Experience & Other Requirements High School diploma and at least one (1) year of additional training in administrative support or a related area, plus five (5) years of experience in administrative support, of which at least two (2) years is related to assisted housing or leasing of rental units. Valid Tennessee driver’s license Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: + Interpersonal Skills Ability to maintain courteous communications with program participants and the public; ability to establish working relationships with co-workers, landlords, service providers, and low-income residents; ability to perform general clerical duties; ability to be detail-oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks. + Regulatory Knowledge Knowledge of the principles and practices of assisted housing and federal, state and local laws and regulations governing rental housing; knowledge of and ability to utilize computer software applications; ability to receive and retain instructions; ability to make good decisions. + Resilience Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. Ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires sitting, standing, and walking, dexterity of hands and clarity of vision, speech and hearing, and powers of observation; other physical duties as required. Education, Experience & Other Requirements High School diploma and at least one (1) year of additional training in administrative support or a related area, plus five (5) years of experience in administrative support, of which at least two (2) years is related to assisted housing or leasing of rental units. Valid Tennessee driver’s license Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS. Apply at www.Nashville-MDHA.org. Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen in order to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency 701 South Sixth St. Nashville, Tennessee 37206 www.Nashville-MDHA.org TDD#252-8599 To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please call 615-252-8550. Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx Please verify your email address Verify Email