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**About the Department** The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work, live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs, grow businesses, develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure. (You can learn more about ushere.) **About this Position ** Montana Housing strengthens our vibrant communities by supporting access to safe, affordable and sustainable homes for Montanans whose housing needs are not met by the market. Montana Housing assists with buying a home, down payment assistance, mortgage servicing, Reverse Annuity Mortgages, rental housing assistance and multifamily rental development. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is part of the Section 8 rental assistance programs, with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Waiting List Coordinator Program Specialist is responsible for: · Managing the ten Waiting Lists for the State of Montana’s HCV program; · Providing excellent customer service to program applicants, landlords, owners, Field Agents, and community partners; · Update the program’s database regularly; · Provide written and verbal communication with the public; · Assisting with unreported income files, including negotiating and initiating repayment agreements, tracking payments, providing statements, updating multiple databases, and researching debts owed; · Provide assistance with portability requests between housing authorities; and · Work with the Contract Managers to complete daily tasks as needed. *This position is open until filled; with first review on 1/23/2026. * **What are we looking for?***__* *Education and Experience:* // · An Associates degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant field and/or · Two years applicable experience in affordable housing; and/or · Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. · It would pique our interest if you had certificates in housing or other closely related fields, or Fair Housing training. *Competencies:* /Knowledge of:/ · Database usage · Contract management · Customer service techniques /Ability to:/ · Prioritize multiple conflicting requests · Discuss sensitive subjects calmly with people of all backgrounds · Organize and manage a high volume workload **How to apply** Apply online by submitting your *resume. */(Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)/ // **Benefits** · Lookhereto see the additional benefits! They include: o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more… · **Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) –**Employmentwith the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Lookhereto learn more and see if you may qualify!**** **** **Other important information to be aware of****** · This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.** · Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.** · If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents, we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.** · *This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin.* /This agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here,//Link to E-Verify Website//./** **Title:** *Housing Waitlist Coordinator* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *26140086*