HOMEOWNER ASSISTANT FUND (HAF) PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Program:	Housing Department		Salary Grade:	GS – 12
Supervisor:	Housing Director		Salary Range:	$19.38 – $23.14
FLSA Status:	Exempt      Non-Exempt     Public Safety		Position Type:	Regular Full-Time

 

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The HAF Program Coordinator is responsible for the daily activities associated with processing applications, management and the expenditure of funding for the U.S. Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund, pursuant to section 3206 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. No 117-2 (March 11, 2021).  The duration of the HAF Program Coordinator position will be until the job/funding ends.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares all necessary documents required by the HAF policy for mitigating financial hardship of homeowners. Compiles applications for payments assistance.
2. Evaluates and verifies documents pertaining to mortgage, utilities/broadband and home repairs for applicant to receive financial assistance to prevent homeowner displacement.
3. Coordinates with Housing Director in reviewing and verifying supporting documents provided for housing assistance funding.
4. Must be able to prepare, maintain and process a variety of confidential correspondence, records and reports.
5. Assists clients in filling out all necessary paperwork and documentation for eligibility requirements.
6. Responsible for preparing procurement requests (check request) for all approved applications.
7. Must be able to follow FPST Financial/Procurement policies.
8. Work with Housing Program Manager to schedule evaluations of home repairs for estimates and quotes.
9. Responsible for detailed reporting and also verifying that budge it accurate and up-to-date by monitoring daily reconciliation sheets.
10. Capable of following HAF Policy and Treasury guidelines and providing updates to Housing Director as specified.
11. Knowledgeable of Microsoft Programs so data can be imputed into spreadsheets for documentation and tracking of all applications.
12. Other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Ability to work independently on all required tasks without constant supervision.
2. Ability to work with the public, strong communication skills are required.
3. A good working knowledge of the standard computer programs which include, but are not limited to word processing, spreadsheet and use of computer graphic programs.
4. Ability to carry out necessary office practices and procedures.
5. Knowledge of accounting
6. Experience in records management.
7. Experience in accounting and fundamentals of accounting.
8. Ability to understand and put into practice Housing Department policies and procedures.
9. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
10. Ability to operate office machines such as faxes, copiers, printers, transcribers and multiline telephones
11. Skills in typing with minimum errors and able to proofread to make corrections.
12. Basic knowledge of office practices

 

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

1. Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Must have a minimum of two years’ experience
3. Must have a valid Nevada Driver’s License

 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe and Native American/Indian Preference;  Employment preferences to members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone and to members of federally-recognized Indian Tribes shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.  Persons of Tribe and/or Indian ancestry and wish to claim these employment preferences should submit a copy of the Tribal Enrollment Card/Certification indicating the name of the Tribe they are enrolled with.

U.S. Veteran’s Preference;  Preference to opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer;  The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, genetics or membership or non-membership in any employee organization, except as allowed by Federal and/or Tribal Law.

Drug Free Workplace; The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is a drug-free workplace.  All employees are subject to a pre-employment and random drug screens.

Driving Record; Employees must have a valid Nevada Driver’s License and be insurable under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance program, must also provide a DMV printout annually for those employees who drive Tribal vehicles.

Background Checks; All employees must be able to pass a background check per the Tribe’s Background Check Policy.

Position Description Limitations; this position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Tribe and the employee, and is subject to change by the Council as the needs of the Tribe and the requirements of the job change.  This position description is not intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by any employee in this position and is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the position.