This is an administrative and public contact position. The employee coordinates work of the Section 8 program with other departments, outside agencies and organizations, and the public or administers the tenant application collection, screening and selection process for City housing programs. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.

The day and hours for this position: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Bargaining Unit: Employees Council

• Interviews applicants, obtains background information, clarifies questions pertaining to occupancy standards and income, and explains rules, regulations and eligibility requirements for public housing.
• Plans, advertises and conducts tenant application sessions.
• Monitors changes in eligibility requirements, occupancy standards, rent calculations or other matters affecting an applicant's/tenant's eligibility for Public Housing Programs.
• Calculates rents based on the income of the tenant and the regulations and schedules of WHA.
• Responds to inquiries which pertain to the status of specific applicants and WHA/Section 8 policies governing admission.
• Compiles reports on tenant selection activities and maintains files, statistics, and records in keeping with HUD requirements and WHA guidelines.
• Maintains contact with applicants, (also in Section 8 program).
• May select and assign applicants/tenants to appropriate units in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
• The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive. The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional duties as needed.

• Considerable knowledge of housing leasing and inspection practices.
• Knowledge of Kansas Tenant Act, federally subsidized housing regulations and local housing codes.
• Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to understand applicable City and/or HUD ordinances/codes/regulations.
• Ability to access and maneuver through an occupied or vacant unit that is not specifically designed for handicap access.
• Ability to perform file maintenance tasks originating, updating and storing files in manual and electronic record keeping systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, in writing, and by whatever creative means are necessary to cross communication barriers.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in business or public administration, or a social science. Candidates are encouraged to upload any relevant certifications or knowledge proficiency in their application for additional consideration.
Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which will include drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a police records check. Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

(Last Updated 1/21/2015)

CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years' employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee's option as scheduled with the supervisor.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
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