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Characteristics of the Class: Under general direction, exercises discretion and independent judgment in the management of Housing Authority's programs to ensure program compliance. Supports the Housing Authority's efforts to provide assisted housing by: providing supervision, advanced technical assistance and training; insuring program compliance; conducting control of production and preparing reports as required; and acting as a department representative in Manager's absence, or when responding to tenant, owner, or other complaints.
- Supervises, develops and trains subordinate or unit personnel.
- Monitors the assigned worksite/unit, staffing levels and caseload assignments to ensure appropriate coverage and makes recommendations to Manager regarding operational needs.
- Audits and approves unit's work product to assure quality compliance standards are met.
- Prepares production quality and other management reports.
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets program related documents and information, including applications, contracts, rental agreements, leases, inspection reports, laws, regulations, and other legal or operational documents.
- Resolves the more difficult and complex problems and complaints regarding, eligibility, portability, habitability, and other functions related to assisting residents, Section Eight clients, owners, Housing Authority Employees, and other agencies.
- Monitors program compliance and assists outside agencies (including but not limited to HUD, law enforcement, and public prosecutors) in support of efforts to minimize fraud and program abuses.
- Reviews recommendations for code violations and other corrective actions related to Housing Quality Standards (HQS). Monitors reports to ensure all necessary repairs sited by inspections staff are resolved timely (limited to AHMs who supervise inspection staff).
- Provides support to managers by making staffing recommendations, conducting performance evaluations, updating budgets, and responding to subordinates' requests regarding time off.
- May represent the Manager in the Manager's absence, including but not limited to meetings with the public and other agencies.
- Provide support to the legal department with regard to evictions, formal and informal hearings, and other legal processes, and represent the Housing Authority in such matters.
- Prepares various written correspondence to owners, residents and other agencies, and conducts home visits as needed.
- Provides training to Authority Personnel and partnering agencies as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, or a related field AND three (3) years of verifiable experience in either of the following two (2) areas: (1) providing services to low income, elderly, or handicapped/ disabled persons in public programs related to low-income housing, employment, financial assistance or closely related services; (2) property inspection utilizing the City of Los Angeles Building and Safety Codes, the HUD Housing Quality Standards guidelines or responsible experience in a directly related building trade;
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Associate's Degree in Public Administration, Business, or a related field AND five (5) years of verifiable experience in either of the following two (2) areas: (1) providing services to low income, elderly, or handicapped/ disabled persons in public programs related to low-income housing, employment, financial assistance or closely related services; (2) property inspection utilizing the City of Los Angeles Building and Safety Codes, the HUD Housing Quality Standards guidelines or responsible experience in a directly related building trade.
Desired Qualifications
Special consideration will be provided to candidates with two or more years of supervisory experience or other leadership responsibilities (e.g. supervisory job experience, community leadership, or agency leadership roles.)
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination. Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process with a rate of 80% or higher to be placed on the "Certified List". Generation of a Certified List does not mean that there are any vacant and available positions at this time. The Certified List will be available for not less than 6 consecutive calendar months.
THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR ON Friday, February 9, 2024. If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from a HR Recruiter NO LATER THAN Friday, February 2, 2024. This will be your only notice. There will be no changes to the date(s) of the examination.
REFERRAL PROCESS
Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings. Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work. All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.
HIRING INFORMATION:
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.
Candidates will start at STEP 1of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:
Testing Accommodations:If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.
Testing Accommodations:If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.
Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.
NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll.
Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at:
http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf
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