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Ohio Department of Aging

Housing Examiner

Columbus, OH · On-site

Housing Examiners are required to obtain and maintain their Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) credential, the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) credential, the Novogradac ...

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Housing Examiner

Housing Examiner

Ohio Department of Aging

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

What You'll Do:
OHFA is seeking three (3) dedicated Housing Examiners in central Ohio who will...
  • Travel throughout Ohio to conduct physical compliance inspections of properties in the field.
  • Complete file inspections/audits either in the field or in the office.
  • Review tenant files for income & household composition requirements designated under multiple affordable housing funding guidelines.
For a complete description of the job duties, please read the Housing Examiner position description . Please note, we are seeking to fill three positions; the duties for all three positions are the same as the one linked. If you have any trouble accessing it, please reach out to jgrimm@ohiohome.org .
Position Notes:
  • Columbus based employees filling these positions must report to OHFA's offices which are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.
  • The nature of the duties for Columbus based positions is such that depending on the time of year, employees will either work in the office 80% of the time and may plan to be in the field 20% of the time or will work in the field 80% of the time and may plan to be in the office 20% of the time.
  • The determination of the time spent in-office versus the time spent in the field will be made by management to ensure projects are inspected/audited as required by the rules, policies, procedures, and laws followed by OHFA.
  • Duties may be performed anywhere in Ohio. Properties may be located in Columbus or anywhere in Ohio including Toledo, Cleveland, Youngstown, Zanesville, Athens, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, and/or Dayton.
  • When completing work in the field, staff will be eligible to use a state vehicle for work related purposes.
Classification Specific Notes:
  • During the first year, Housing Examiners train with more experienced staff and the work schedule followed will depend on the staff member with whom they are assigned to work.
  • When in the field, this is a physically demanding job requiring staff to conduct inspections of interiors & exteriors of buildings. Housing Examiners may need to climb flights of stairs, open & shut windows, stoop to see inside ovens & walk around exteriors of buildings. These tasks take place regardless of the season & may occur in snow, rain, cold, heat & humidity.
  • Housing Examiners are required to obtain and maintain their Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) credential, the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) credential, the Novogradac Property Compliance Certification (NPCC) credential, or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) credential.
CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT ALREADY POSSESS OR ARE IN THEIR CANDIDACY PERIOD FOR ONE OF THE ABOVE LISTED CREDENTIALS, SHOULD APPLY FOR THE HOUSING EXAMINER TRAINEE POSTING.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
To receive further consideration, candidates must demonstrate on their application how they meet the following minimum required qualifications:
  • 12 months experience as Housing Examiner Trainee, 67351; AND possess or be in candidacy period for professional certification (i.e., Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Novogradac Property Compliance Certification (NPCC), or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)); AND must possess a valid driver's license.
  • OR 30 months experience in affordable housing, tax credit industry; AND possess or be in candidacy period for professional certification (i.e., Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Novogradac Property Compliance Certification (NPCC), or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)); AND must possess a valid driver's license.
  • OR completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, business administration or public administration; AND 6 months experience in affordable housing, tax credit industry; possess or be in candidacy period for professional certification (i.e., Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Novogradac Property Compliance Certification (NPCC), or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)); AND must possess a valid driver's license.
  • OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
    An example of an equivalency for the minimum class qualifications for employment noted above is 24 months experience in accounting, business administration, or public administration.
    Job Skills: Housing, Auditing, Accounting and Finance, Regulatory Compliance, Inspection Principles, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Observation
    Job Skills: Housing
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About Ohio Department of Aging

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The Ohio Department of Aging, based in Columbus, OH, US, is within the healthcare and service industry, primarily serving older individuals and their care providers throughout the state. As a state government agency, its key role is to ensure the provision of quality services and supports that assist older Ohioans to live healthier, safer and more productive lives. The department functions through the official website, ohio.gov. It was established with a mission to position the State of Ohio on the leading edge of solution-driven innovation for the challenges and opportunities presented by Ohio's rapidly aging population.

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Columbus, OH, US

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