JOB DESCRIPTION:	SECTION 8 SUPERVISOR

JOB LOCATION:	CENTRAL OFFICE	  

DATE POSTED:	       Monday, April 28, 2008
DEADLINE:		Tuesday, May 6, 2008

HOURS: 		8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM  - Monday thru Friday

SALARY:		$ 38,000.00

STATUS/GRADE:  	FLSA  -  Exempt - Salary

JOB DEFINITION: 

The Section 8 Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of activities
pertaining to Section 8 programs, including Section 8 Existing, Moderate Rehab 
Rental Rehab and Vouchers.  Assists the Section 8 Director in implementing
goals and objectives for the department.  Serves as acting Director in absence
of Section 8 Director.

ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Desirable: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, public housing 
	management, Human Services or related field and three (3) years 
	experience in management or leasing or Section 8 programs in 
	subsidized housing.

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years experience in housing 
	management/leasing or Section 8 programs or equivalent of four 
	(4) years experience in housing management/leasing or Section 
	8 programs.

REPORTS TO:			Director of Section 8			

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:		Section 8 Staff

Applications will be accepted by the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority, 
Director of Administration at 400 East Tuscarawas Street,  Canton, Ohio 44702
until:
4:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

JOB DUTIES:

1.  Manages all phases of Section 8 Department.
2.  Supervises all Section 8 staff, conducts performance appraisals, disciplines staff.
3.  Responsible for program regulation compliance.
4.  Maintain liaison with Computer Accountant re: subsidy payments and
    related reports.
5.  Reviews Mod Rehab vacancy loss and damage claims for accuracy.
6.  Implements a quality assurance process.
7.  Is responsible for accurate and prompt issuance of checks to landlords.
8.  Conducts landlords and participant conflict resolution.
9.  Supervises the issuance of vouchers to eligible applicants.
10. Train new employees and conduct ongoing training as needed.
11. In absence of staff, perform duties as necessary.
12. Must be able to work beyond normal work hours.
13. Acts as Section 8 Director in his/her absence.
14. Assist in preparation of required HUD reports.

SKILLS:

1.  Ability to make independent decisions and accept responsibility.
2.  Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
3.  Familiar with overall philosophy of subsidized housing and have a 
    thorough knowledge of HUD and SMHA policies and procedures 
    pertaining to Section 8 and Homeless Housing programs.
4.  Ability to gather data and present it in an orderly fashion.
5.  Knowledge of general office procedure and equipment and computers.	
6.  Familiar with construction terms and materials.
7.  Ability to communicate verbally as well as effectively write and organize 
    reports, and correspondence.
8.  Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy and 
    maintain accurate up-to-date records.
9.  Knowledge of supervisory skills, able to delegate work.
10. Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintain a driving record 
    that meets the insurability requirements of the Authority’s insurance 
    provider.
11. Must dress appropriately for meeting the public.