Housing Assistant/Clerk

Job Title: Housing Assistant/Clerk
Department: Housing Department
Reports to: Housing Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt-Full-Time
Opens: July 31, 2024
Closes: August 9, 2024
Salary: GS 2

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Housing Director, the Housing Clerk performs all clerical tasks relating to the management and administration of housing programs and services in the community of Burns Paiute Tribe.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete any necessary tenancy agreements/extensions and housing maintenance agreements;
  • Assist with the completion of funding applications as directed;
  • With the support of Finance, track rent collection and security deposit payments, and follow-up and address late payments.
  • Greet visitors to the Housing office, determine the nature of their visit and direct them appropriately;
  • Answer the phone, respond to inquiries, re-direct calls, and take messages as appropriate;
  • General office duties such as typing, photocopying, faxing, filing, and editing;
  • Monitor mailbox and distribute incoming mail appropriately;
  • Type correspondence as required and deliver to the appropriate parties for signature;
  • Track, review and keep records of housing applications, renovation requests and new projects;
  • Provide support, guidance, and assistance to the Housing Director.
  • Coordinate move-in and move-out dates, including unit inspections and related paperwork.
  • Ensure that the BPT housing policies and by-laws are consistently implemented and enforced throughout the communities.
  • Work with tenants to resolve housing concerns and complaints and maintain a record of issues addressed.
  • Maintain a record of required housing maintenance and assess and prioritize work to be assigned to the repair and maintenance staff.
  • Prepare work orders for contractors;
  • Maintain the records and filing system; and
  • Any other housing related tasks and duties as directed.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Customer service experience
  • Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures
  • General knowledge office procedures and Microsoft office products

 

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be given to candidates showing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe. In the absence of Indian applications meeting the qualifications as listed above, all applicants not entitled to or who fail to claim Indian Preference, will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, political preference, age, religion, or national origin.

 

Successful Candidate must:

Must submit to and pass a drug test.

Must submit criminal background check

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Must provide three (3) years of driving record to determine eligibility for coverage under Tribal automobile insurance policy.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Return completed Burns Paiute Tribe Applicationcover letter, resume, and education transcripts to:

 

Burns Paiute Tribe
[email protected]

 

Burns Paiute Tribe
100 Pasigo Street
Burns, OR 97720

 

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

 

Application for employment available at 100 Pasigo Street, Burns, OR 97720 Monday – Friday 8-5 pm, or request one via email: [email protected]