Administrative Aide:
The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County’s need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and daycare.
HOC’s Resident Services Department strives to enhance the lives of HOC customers by coordinating and implementing a vast array of high-quality programs, services, and resources. Through collaborative partnerships with Montgomery County, the federal government, and various community-based organizations, Resident Services is able to offer comprehensive service coordination, impactful resident programs, and robust supportive housing services to individuals and families who reside in HOC-owned-managed properties or receive HOC housing subsidies, as well as applicants on HOC’s waitlist.
Description:
This position supports the Rent Supplement Program and the Resident Services Division (as needed). Duties include but not limited to organize applicant records, scan documents into electronic system filing system, monthly mailings, update program EXCEL spreadsheets, third-party income verifications, reviewing applicant records, analyzing for completeness, preparing pending items, letters, follow up with applicants regarding eligibility.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
- Requires at least two years of secretarial/clerical experience.
Education:
- Requires high school or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of subsidized housing a plus
- Strong knowledge of word processing programs, Google software, and Excel.
- Must have knowledge of standard office procedures.
- Good record-keeping skills are also required.
- Must have good communication skills with the ability to exercise good judgment.
- Must be courteous and have the ability to act when dealing with the public.
- Must have a good driving record, and transportation is required.
*Salary determined by departmental budget - Offer commensurate with experience. *
HOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.
HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.
Skills Required
- At least two years of secretarial/clerical experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of word processing programs, Google software, and Excel
- Knowledge of standard office procedures
- Good record-keeping skills
- Good communication skills and ability to exercise good judgment
- Courteous with ability to interact appropriately with the public
- Good driving record and reliable transportation
- Knowledge of subsidized housing
- Successful completion of criminal background check, employment reference checks, driving record review, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
What We Do
At the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) we believe that good homes make good communities. HOC is Montgomery County, Maryland’s housing authority. We provide affordable housing and supportive services for families and individuals with low and moderate income throughout the county.
