Address:  1100 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Salary: $58,000 - $61,000 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Grade 20  

This position reports directly to the Performance Based Contract Administrator (PBCA) - Program Manager. The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) performs PBCA and Section 811 PRA (811PRA) Contract Administration for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the state of Arizona. This position supports the PBCA team with completion of their duties in a HUD and ADOH compliant manner. This position requires some overnight travel within Arizona (with use of agency fleet vehicles) and could include very limited out-of-state travel. Other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

This position reports directly to the Performance Based Contract Administrator (PBCA) - Program Manager. The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) performs PBCA and Section 811 PRA (811PRA) Contract Administration for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the state of Arizona. This position's two main areas of responsibility are to assist and conduct Performance Based Contract Administrator (PBCA) and 811PRA Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) activities and Rent Adjustments. Other duties may include assistance with Rental Assistance Contract (RAC) and Housing Assistance Payments (HAP), Contract Renewals, HAP Vouchers, and Call Center concerns. All duties must be completed within ADOH, HUD, Annual Contributions Contract (ACC), and Section 8 Contract Administration Policies and Procedures Guidebook. Duties are often required to be completed with very limited supervision and must be performed on very stringent time line requirements in accordance with our ACC with HUD. This position is responsible for communication and corrective action coordination with owner/agents, and partner agencies as applicable. Other duties as assigned.

This position has an integral role in ensuring that Arizona Management System (AMS) principles throughout the Section 8/Compliance Division are facilitated with timeliness and accuracy as well. This position uses several HUD and ADOH specific software systems to review, audit, and require updates/corrections to owner/agent data. The PS is often the first-line contact for owner/agents and constituents who have questions/concerns. Duties include moderate in state and occasional out-of-state travel.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Candidates must possess sufficient education or job related experience demonstrating an ability to perform the duties of the position. Highest qualified candidates will have experience in or knowledge of requirements of rental housing subsidized through Project Based Section 8, HUD, Housing Choice Voucher, and other public subsidies, and/or have prior property management or monitoring experience. Certificates such as Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Certified Manager of Housing (CMH), UPCS, NSPIRE, or Housing Quality Standards (HQS), and/or any other similar training/certificate(s) will be considered when selecting candidates for interview. Candidate must be very detail oriented and organized and demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both verbally and through electronic, and written means. Must have the ability to work amicably with other team members in the same position at ADOH in the provision of this service. Valid Arizona Driver License and acceptable driving record required.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.

Please visit our website at housing.az.gov for further information about our agency.