Occupancy Specialist at City of Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Description:

Starting Rate: $22.41

Benefits offered for this opportunity: AFSCME Benefits Summary

*The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Starting rate is $22.41. After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors.

This position is represented by the AFSCME union. For more information reference the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement: AFSCME Union Contract

Role Summary:

Under the supervision of a Manager, an Occupancy Specialist is responsible for providing case management services for low-income housing programs. The Occupancy Specialist ensures that the tenants in the Commission’s program are eligible to participate and are in compliance with all applicable regulations. The Occupancy Specialist maintains accurate and complete customer files and schedules interviews to complete compliance paperwork as needed. 

Position is onsite and located at Lurie Terrace, a senior living community. This position is responsible for ongoing rental assistance management for Lurie Terrace residents, and handles all aspects of compliance (annual paperwork, interim changes, etc) for current and new program participants for all Ann Arbor Housing Commission (AAHC) properties.

Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Associate degree or higher-level degree (Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree). May substitute 4 years of experience with HUD housing programs such as HCV, VASH, Public Housing, PBV, PBRA, and/or CoC programs in lieu of Associate Degree


• At least two (2) years of experience in one of the following: Voucher Program, LIHTC Program or Property Management.


• Valid Michigan Driver’s License


• Have or be able to obtain Housing Choice Voucher Occupancy or Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) certification within 1 year of hire


• Have or be able to obtain Blended Occupancy (including LIHTC) certification within 2 years of hire.

Education, Training and Experience Preferred:

• Voucher program, LIHTC or Property Management experience: at least 4 years


• HCV Occupancy certificate or Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), LIHTC certification and HQS Certification

View Additional Requirements and Information at: Occupancy Specialist Job Description

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