08/24/2026
Career Opportunity
Trinidad Housing Authority – Trinidad, Colorado
Trinidad Housing Authority is hiring for a full-time Public Housing Specialist.
The Trinidad Housing Authority is seeking a dependable, professional, and detail-oriented individual to join its team as a Public Housing Specialist. This position plays an important role in supporting residents and applicants while ensuring that public housing programs are administered accurately and in compliance with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations.
Position Summary
The Public Housing Specialist is responsible for performing general clerical and administrative duties related to public housing leasing and occupancy. The position requires working in accordance with the Agency’s policies and procedures, as well as HUD, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
The successful candidate will assist with the admission and occupancy of public low-income housing units, provide professional assistance to applicants and residents, maintain accurate records, and support the Agency’s compliance and performance requirements.
This position is also responsible for helping the Agency maintain satisfactory performance ratings under HUD evaluation systems, including the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and other applicable HUD-required evaluation systems.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The Public Housing Specialist may be responsible for:
• Assisting applicants and residents with housing-related questions and concerns.
• Processing applications, admissions, move-ins, move-outs, and annual recertifications.
• Verifying income, assets, eligibility, and other required information.
• Calculating tenant rent and processing rent adjustments.
• Preparing leases, lease addendums, notices, and other housing documents.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential resident and applicant files.
• Conducting re-examination and recertification interviews.
• Entering and maintaining information in housing databases and computer systems.
• Assisting with HUD-required reporting and documentation.
• Working with residents regarding lease compliance and program requirements.
• Coordinating with maintenance staff regarding inspections and housing-related issues.
• Maintaining accurate records of resident accounts, fees, payments, and other charges.
• Providing professional customer service while protecting confidential information.
• Assisting with inspections and ensuring required inspections are scheduled and completed on time. If interested please pick up application at 422 E. 1st, Trinidad, Colorado.
Trinidad Housing Authority
422 E.1st
Trinidad, Colorado 81082
719-846-7204