Housing Specialist 1 - 4 (CPG)
Salary
$2,085.00 - $3,572.00 Monthly
Location
Sulphur, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
221331
Department
Sulphur Housing Authority
Opening Date
05/26/2026
Closing Date
5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
OUR MISSION
The Housing Authority of the City of Sulphur aims to provide quality, affordable housing and related services to low-income individuals and families within the community. fostering safe, sustainable, and inclusive neighborhoods. We strive to create opportunities for economic mobility and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
A Housing Specialist 4 is responsible for maintaining a housing program with integrity and fairness. This position includes a wide range of responsibilities from screening applications and record keeping to independent case management and program compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience in administrative services, housing management, real estate, or social services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Interviews and advise applicants seeking admission to the housing program and counsels tenants to ensure compliance with tenant occupancy regulations.
Verifies income and housing status
Make computations to determine eligibility and recertification
Maintain computerized records and databases on client and housing authority information
Answer questions and give information related to housing programs
Certifies eligibility of applicants and assigns them to proper housing
May prepare application on behalf of applicants; review all documents required of applicants, may perform inspection on housing units in the program, coordinate to make necessary repairs with specific length of time and re-inspect unit to assure compliance with rules and regulations
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months
Career Progression: This position may be filled as Housing Specialist 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 7am to pm, Monday - Thursday & Fridays off.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualification and experience.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order tobe considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
RAYCHEL KISER
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR
executive.director@sulphurhousing.com
337-527-5248
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm