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Complaint Specialist
- NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted on
07/23/2026
- Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No exam required
Department
Compliance Int Rpt/Evaluation
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Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Case Analysis and Engagement Manager in the Compliance Inquiry Review and Assessment (CIRA) Unit, the Complaint Specialist will respond to complex and technical inquiries from residents, employees, and external stakeholders; assist in research on compliance issues pursuant to mandates from the Federal, State, and Local Authorities and support the agency’s proactive approaches to compliance. Knowledge of public housing and/or federal government rules and regulations is desirable.
Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgement, responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Manage compliance-related complaints within NYCHA’s complaint tracking system.
- Identify, prioritize, and research inquiries to gather all pertinent information to maintain an accurate and detailed record of actions taken and results in Siebel and Smartsheets.
- Assess correspondence to determine when immediate attention or management intervention is required.
- Perform ad-hoc analyses and provide documented and/or verbal presentation reports to management that include key metrics from complaint intake to resolution.
- Collaborate with business units, i.e., Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, Healthy Homes, to follow-up or resolve complaints in a timely manner and minimize duplication of effort.
- Demonstrate high levels of discretion when interacting with residents, employees, and other stakeholders.
- Conduct outreach to NYCHA residents to verify compliance-related inquiries and submissions, and participate in onsite Compliance events, including but not limited to, engaging residents and one-to-one interaction for website training.
- Organize outreach to Resident Leadership, prepare detailed progress reports and provide reporting.
- Manage and provide administrative support in absence of Manager(s).
Note: Selected candidate will be assigned to visit developments at various NYCHA locations throughout the five (5) boroughs.
Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
3. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Extensive research and writing skills with the ability to communicate in different styles and to varied audiences (e.g., memoranda, policies, grants, proposals, protocols, presentations, outreach materials, and social media). - Experience in field investigations knowledge of investigative and interviewing techniques. - Ability to conduct, direct and control interviews and interrogations. - Demonstrate a proactive nature, make sound decisions and take appropriate action without constant direction. - Experience managing multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. - Experience working collaboratively to develop and execute project plans. - Excellent communication skills with ability to engage and facilitate cooperation among multiple stakeholders. - Operate a motor vehicle possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. - Familiarity with Siebel, Maximo, Smartsheet and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio) desirable.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
787203
Posted until
07/26/2026
Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Complaint Specialist
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
Compliance-Investigations
- Category: Legal Affairs
Complaint Specialist
Salary : $62,868 - $83,617