Bethel Alaska Region Housing

Careers

Current Vacancies: 2/11/2025

Department: Facilities/Special Projects
Reports to: Compliance Manager
Supervises: None

Compensation: Range 4
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full-Time, Regular

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Compliance Manager, works to ensure the integrity of Homeownership units in the Mutual Help Program, Homeownership Program and the Very Low Income Housing Programs. Also ensure the integrity of the units used under the Rental Voucher Assistance Program.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
    Valid State of Alaska driver’s license.
  • One year experience in counseling homebuyers, tenants or related work.
  • Two years of experience in building maintenance or related work.
  • Willing and able to travel to remote villages throughout the year.

Desirable:

  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • One year experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.

Duties and responsibilities but not limited to:
Job Requirements:

  • Ability to troubleshoot heating, electrical and plumbing problems over the phone.
    Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to tactfully handle difficult situations with sensitivity and good judgment.
  • Ability to learn, follow and apply a system of complex regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and compute percentages.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
  • Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including schedules and filing systems.

Job Duties

  • Works to ensure homebuyer’s are keeping the housing units in good repair and within federal, state and the Housing Authority requirements.
  • Works with landlords for the inspection of units under the Rental Voucher Assistance Program.
  • Assist the homebuyers by counseling and providing technical assistance to perform all types of maintenance, repair and/or replacement to buildings and equipment including heating systems, foundations, electrical, glazing, roofing, carpentry, cement/masonry, flooring, painting and other areas.
  • Work with homebuyers to plan seasonal preventative maintenance for the homebuyer to implement, including furnace tune-up and repairs, building leveling and fire alarm and suppression equipment testing and tagging.
  • Communicate with homebuyers through telephone and written contact.
  • Instruct homebuyers, moving into new units or vacates, on the proper use of project finished equipment and care of building and grounds.
  • Use and implement the instructional session with homebuyer’s on the proper use of equipment installed under the Modernization Program.
  • Perform annual inspections of homeownership units to assess the needs of maintenance, repair and/or replacement by the homebuyer.
  • Work with homebuyers to determine the cause and damage and make recommendations to remedy deficient conditions by developing and implementing a plan of action.
  • Use the notice process to contact homebuyers on breach and the cure of breaches of the homeownership agreement.
  • At the request of the homebuyer’s: prepare and calculate materials, supplies and labor costs to address homebuyer maintenance repair and replacement to the unit to be paid by the homebuyer.
  • Develop a homebuyer manual including a list of vendors.
  • Implement workshops on homebuyer maintenance of house including but not limited to boiler maintenance/repair, foundation leveling, electrical and plumbing.
  • Work with the Development Department for proper reporting and work of warrant issues.
  • Maintain a vendor list for homebuyers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Environment and Physical Demands

Work environment includes normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment. As well as, requires regular travel by small aircraft, and exposure to outside weather, extreme cold and wet or humid conditions. Lift and carry 50 lbs., walk, climb and/or balance, kneel, crawl, talk and hear; as well as, close, distance color, peripheral and depth vision.
This Job Description reflects the AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s best effort to describe the requirements and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read the Job Description and understand the requirements and qualifications for the job in return for salary compensation.

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Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Supervises: None

Compensation: Range 6
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full Time, Regular

Job Summary

The Association of Village Council President Regional Housing Authority has an opening for an accountant within our finance department. The Accountant, under limited supervision of the Chief Finance Officer, oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll so as to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the accounting data.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • A degree in accounting, finance or related field..
  • A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience is required; previous nonprofit or governmental accounting experience is a strong plus.

Desirable

  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • Four years of experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
    Demonstrate efficient time management and prioritization of workload daily with frequent interruptions.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to

Job Duties

  • In charge of closely monitoring company financials
  • Manage accounting records and responsible for the production of financial reports.
  • Prepare journal entries to support accurate financial reporting
  • Reviewing the general ledger to maintain accuracy.
  • Conduct thorough bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
  • Assist in the oversight and review of the payroll process
  • Other functions that may arise.

Job Environment and Physical Demands

Work environment includes normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment. As well as, requires occasional travel by small aircraft, and exposure to outside weather, extreme cold and wet or humid conditions. No unusual physical demands. Occasionally, being able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

This Job Description reflects the AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s best effort to describe the requirements and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read the Job Description and understand the requirements and qualifications for the job in return for salary compensation.

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Job Title: Occupancy Specialist

Department: Housing Management
Reports to: Director of Housing Management
Supervises: None

Compensation: Range 4
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full Time, Regular

Job Summary
Under direct supervision of the Housing Manager, ensures that tenants meet eligibility certifications for the Housing Authorities apartments and Mutual Help Homebuyer program.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

  1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  2. Valid State of Alaska driver’s license.
  3. One year experience in counseling homebuyers, tenants or related duties.
  4. Two years of experience in homebuyer eligibility or related work.
  5. Willing and able to travel to remote villages throughout the year.

Desirable:

  1. Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  2. One year experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
Job Requirements

  1. Able to become a Certified Occupancy Specialist within a year of employment after the six (6) month probationary period.
  2. Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
  3. Ability to learn, follow and apply a system of complex regulations, policies and procedures.
  4. Ability to tactfully handle difficult situations with sensitivity and good judgment.
  5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and compute percentages.
  6. Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
  7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
  8. Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including schedules and filing systems.
  9. Able to become a certified State of Alaska Notary within a year of employment after the six (6) month introductory period.

Job Duties

  1. Assemble and prepare eligibility determinations for the Housing Authority’s apartments and the Mutual Help Homebuyer program.
  2. Conduct workshops and orientations for prospective and participants for the Housing Authority’s apartments and Mutual Help Homebuyer program.
  3. Determine verifications needed to accurately evaluate eligibility.
  4. Prepare and submit verifications to appropriate sources.
  5. Assist in developing forms, procedures and control systems.
    Interpret regulations and policies and procedures of the Housing Authority to resolve resident and landlord complaints and problems.
  6. Provide budgeting, money management, community resources and services, counseling to participants in the Mutual Help Homebuyer program in respect to the Mutual Help Agreement, Occupancy Agreement and the Mutual Help Contribution.
  7. Provide information and maintain Mutual Help Homebuyer files to enable the Housing Authority to enforce the Mutual Help Agreement.
  8. Other duties as assigned.

Job Environment and Physical Demands
Work environment includes normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment. As well as, requires regular travel by small aircraft, and exposure to outside weather, extreme cold and wet or humid conditions. No unusual physical demands. Occasionally, being able to lift 50 lbs.


This Job Description reflects the AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s best effort to describe the requirements and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read the Job Description and understand the requirements and qualifications for the job in return for salary compensation.

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How to Apply:

A separate application must be submitted for each position applying for.

Submit a completed AVCP – Regional Housing Authority employment application and resume to:

Mail to:Deliver to:Fax/email to:
AVCP – RHA
PO Box 767 Bethel, AK 99559		AVCP – RHA
411 Ptarmigan Road Bethel, AK 9559		1-907-543-4020
ATTN: Human Resources
ckernak@avcphousing.org
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Notice

Pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, 25 U.S.C. § 450e(b), AVCP – Regional Housing Authority agrees to give preference to Indians who can perform the work required regardless of age, sex, religion, or tribal affiliation for training and employment opportunities. To be considered under Indian Preference, you must provide verification with your application and resume. AVCP – Regional Housing Authority is an “At-Will” equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

AVCP Regional Housing Authority is an “At-Will” equal opportunity employer with Indian American/Alaska Native Preference pursuant to 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistant Act of 1975.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

These job descriptions reflects the AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s best effort to describe the requirements and qualifications of the jobs described. They are not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the jobs. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read the Job Description and understand the requirements and qualifications for the job in return for salary compensation.