Housing Voucher Technician

The Fountain Housing Authority (FHA) is seeking a detail‑oriented, customer‑focused Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Technician to support the daily operations of our Section 8 Program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys administrative work, helping families, and working in a compliance‑driven environment. The Technician also serves as a backup HQS/NSPIRE inspector when the primary inspector is unavailable.

Key Responsibilities

• Process applicant and participant files, including intake, eligibility, annual and interim reexaminations, and rent calculations.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with HUD regulations and PHA policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to applicants, participants, and landlords.
• Prepare notices, HAP contracts, rent change letters, and required documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, track deficiencies, and enter inspection results.
• Conduct HQS/NSPIRE inspections and field inspections when the primary inspector is unavailable, including initial, annual, and special inspections.
• Assist with rent reasonableness, EIV discrepancy resolution, and SEMAP compliance tasks.
• Support landlord onboarding and program education.
• Maintain accurate logs, spreadsheets, and tracking tools.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and HUD certification courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in housing programs, apartment management, assisted living unit administrative management, social services, case management, inspections, or administrative work.
• Ability to obtain HUD certifications (HCV Specialist) within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to travel locally for inspections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred -OR- At least 5 years’ experience in Public or HUD Housing or Apartment management or a combination of both education and related work experience
• Prior experience in a Public Housing Authority or HUD‑funded program strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year Experience with income verification, rent comparables, case management, or regulatory and confidential documentation.
• Minimum 1 year of leasing and apartment/senior housing administrative support
• Prior HQS/NSPIRE inspection experience strongly preferred.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in a housing authority, social services agency, or another HUD-funded program?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Housing Choice Voucher Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fountain, CO 80817 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000