Careers
Welcome to MCHA’s Careers page!  We are proud of our committed staff!

The Mercer County Housing Authority (MCHA) is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and prospective employees will be recruited, selected and trained without regard to age, sex, race, religion, disability, national origin, marital status or veteran status. This same non-discriminatory consideration will be used in all other aspects of the employment relationship.

All applicants are carefully screened and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, experiences, growth potential and previous work record.

All positions for hire will be contingent upon the employee passing a post-offer physical and drug screen.

MCHA offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive wages.

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How to apply

To be considered for employment at MCHA, you may:Mail a resume to:Mercer County Housing AuthorityHuman Resources Department80 Jefferson AvenueSharon, Pennsylvania 16146Apply in person:80 Jefferson AvenueSharon, Pennsylvania 16146Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m.E-mail your resume:Amber Wianda.wiand@mchousing.netClick on job title below to view additional details and how to apply.

Employment Application


Civil Service Information

All applicants interested in one of the positions listed at the bottom of this page, within the Mercer County Housing Authority must successfully complete the Pennsylvania Civil Service Test. Please click on the civil service web site for testing and application details. Applications for Civil Service positions can be filled out and submitted online at PA State Civil Service website.

How to Apply

Indicate on the application that you are interested in a civil service position in Mercer County. Upon successful completion of the Civil Service Test, you will receive your test score and rank within Mercer County and within the Commonwealth. When a position becomes available in Mercer County, the Mercer County Housing Authority will contact the Pennsylvania Civil Service Commission for a list of the rankings and scores of those who have completed the Civil Service Test. An availability survey will be sent to the highest-ranking individuals on the list, at that given time, to assess their interest in a particular position that has become available and/or to set up an interview for the position. The rankings will be used to repeat the process until the available position is filled.

Area Test Number Job Code Job Title
Administration     Executive Director
Administration   L0122 Administrative Officer II
Administration   L0320 Grants Accountant
Administration 2005568 L0032 Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)
Administration   L1050 Building Construction Inspector
Administration 2012123 L0111 Administration Assistant I (Local Government)
Fiscal   L0340 Comptroller
Fiscal 2010023 L0380 Fiscal Technician (Local Government)
Fiscal 2005568 L0032 Clerk Typist I (Local Government)
Fiscal 2010023 L0360 Fiscal Assistant (Local Government)
Occupancy 2008145 L0255 Director of Housing Management
Occupancy 2010170 L0141 Property Manager (Housing)
Occupancy 2010170 L0140 Assistant Property Manager (Housing)
Section 8 Housing 2010170 L0580 Section 8 Coordinator (Housing)
Section 8 Housing 2009063 L1051 Housing Inspector (Housing Authority)
Section 8 Housing 2005568 L0032 Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)
Job Description Post Date Closing Date

Current Openings - Skilled Maintenance Person

May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021