Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Supervisor

The City of Cedar Rapids is hiring a Housing Choice Voucher Supervisor to lead key housing assistance programs serving Linn and Benton Counties. This role oversees program implementation, supervises staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports tenants and landlords through effective case management and problem-solving. If you're passionate about housing stability, skilled in leadership, and ready to make a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to have you on our team!

About our Organization

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds, and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About our Community

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!

About this Opportunity

Manages programs that provide rent subsidy assistance to lower income households and supervise staff to carry out program and other related programs. Considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises staff and assigns work tasks. Provides and/or arranges training to maintain or improve skills;

Approves qualification of prospective assistance applicants with other staff members providing determination, verification and documentation of eligibility;

Supervises implementation and monitors programs, projects and activities for the Assisted Housing Division. Ensures schedule deadlines and compliance with programmatic rules, regulations, laws, etc.;

Works in conjunction with respective federal, state and other local agencies; including non-profit organizations (such as assisted housing providers and/or neighborhood associations);

Provides information to landlords, tenants and others concerning program requirements;

Organizes Landlord and Tenant Briefings;

Investigates all fraud and complaints using various resources and determines action needed to remediate;

Compiles and presents information to designated "Informal Hearing Officer" to administratively resolve complaints and grievances submitted by landlords, tenants and others;

Prepares and submits 50058 reports to HUD on a monthly basis;

Reviews 50058 submissions to HUD for errors and ensures corrective actions are taken;

Participates in preparation of yearly updates to Administrative Plan;

Organizes Resident Board meetings;

Monitors a percentage of inspections, waiting list and rent calculations per HUD regulations performed by Leased Housing Specialists;

Supervises the Family Self-Sufficiency Program;

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;

Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;

Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 eligibility and program requirements;

Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing fair housing, civil rights and tenant-landlord relationships;

Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Housing Quality Standards and local housing code;

Ability to negotiate, prepare and monitor leases and rental contracts;

Ability to interpret, apply and verify Federal, State and local housing assistance eligibility requirements;

Ability to inspect and evaluate properties for program eligibility, property damage and compliance with housing assistance program standards;

Ability to prepare accurate and reliable reports containing income and household eligibility data, program violations, building standards, code violations and corrective actions, findings, conclusions and recommendations;

Ability to operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities;

Ability to work cooperatively and to maintain effective working relationships to accomplish job responsibilities;

Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;

Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.Acceptable Experience and Training:

Graduation from High School or GED, supplemented by coursework in social services, public administration, business management, psychology or construction management; and

Considerable experience in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, including supervisory responsibilities; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Work Schedule

7:30am to 4:30pm

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

Applicants with Disabilities

We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources department by phone at or by email at .