METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

Position Open: March 20, 2023
Position Closing Date: April 2, 2023

Job Announcement
Position: Rental Assistance Leasing Assistant

Salary Range: $44,036 - $62,677
Under the supervision of the Director of Rental Assistance or designee, is responsible for providing general administrative
support, clerical, general accounting and leasing duties for initial move-ins and relocations under the housing choice voucher
program. MDHA offers competitive salaries and an amazing retirement program.

Our Mission is to create affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities and help
build a greater Nashville.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES:
High School diploma and at least one (1) year of additional training in administrative support or a related area, plus
five (5) years of experience in administrative support, of which at least two (2) years is related to assisted housing or
leasing of rental units.
Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Section 8 Specialists in activity related to intake, leasing and continued occupancy;

• Receive, process and distribute documents to appropriate specialists for eligibility determination;

• Add/update unit information in the software system;

• Receive and respond to general inquiries from tenants and owners;

• Produce and send appropriate correspondence to tenants and landlords;

• Develop full knowledge of program requirements necessary for eligibility for rental assistance, and convey

requirements to participants in a clear, accurate and professional manner;

• Maintain records by adding memos and attaching relevant documents to appropriate files and records

electronically;

• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude;

• Maintain records for the purpose of reporting program activity;

• Work closely with specialists to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed;

• Other related duties as necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principals and practices of assisted housing and federal, state and local laws and

regulations governing rental housing;

• knowledge of and ability to utilize computer software applications;

• ability to receive and retain instructions;

• ability to make good decisions;

• ability to maintain courteous communications with program participants and the general public;

• ability to establish working relationships with co-workers, landlords, service providers, and low-income

residents; ability to perform general clerical duties;

• ability to be detail-oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks; willingness, mental and physical ability to

perform the duties involved in this classification.

• Ability to perform work with or without an accommodation that requires sitting, standing, and walking,

dexterity of hands and clarity of vision, speech and hearing, and powers of observation; other physical
duties as required.

EQUIPMENT USED
Automobile, general office equipment
SUPERVISION EXECISED
None
LICENSE REQUIRED
Valid Tennessee driver’s license.

THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES
REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION,

AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.
Apply at www.Nashville-MDHA.org. Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify

those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire
physical examination and drug screen in order to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency
701 South Sixth St.

Nashville, Tennessee 37206
www.Nashville-MDHA.org

TDD#252-8599
To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please call 615-252-8550.