Fair Housing Tester

Position Title: Fair Housing Tester

Classification: Nonexempt, Regular, “As Needed” Work Status

Submit Resume To: Test Coordinator

Reports To: Test Coordinator

Status: Temporary As Needed (PRN)

Position Summary:

Fair Housing testers participate in investigations by posing as prospective renters and buyers of real estate for the purpose of gathering information that may assist the DMFHC to determine whether housing providers, lenders, and others are complying with local, state, and federal fair housing laws. Testers are assigned to act as home seekers and simulate ordinary housing transactions for the purpose of gathering credible and objective information about housing market practices. Testers may also be required to testify about the test and experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participates in and successfully completes the training program

Maintains confidentiality about all testing activities

Conducts tests in accordance with test assignments, instructions, and general testing guidance

Reports test experiences in a factual/narrative, accurate, objective, and complete manner

Participates in and successfully completes supplemental training for testers as required Conscientiously handles and submits all recorded and documentary evidence to the Fair Housing Test Coordinator

Maintain communication with the test coordinator throughout the testing investigation Completes test assignments and other work assignments in a timely manner and maintain Confidentiality.

Provides sworn statements and testimony depositions, trials, and other legal proceedings

Maintains accurate and complete information in paper and electronic files regarding all job duties

And all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Willingness to travel throughout specific Denver Metro area Ability to follow instructions

Good communication skills (oral and written) Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to act the role of a home seeker in a variety of situations

Rate of pay is as Follows:

Training:    $100  *payment contingent upon completion of lecture and Completion of Test
Phone:        $ 30          .15 – 1 Hours
Onsite:         $60           .30 – 1 hour

Any questions please contact Regina Jones at 720-756-0630