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Location : Cambria County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-73431-L0140
Department:Local Government
Division: CS Johnstown City Housing Auth
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Closing Date: 1/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: L0140
Position Number: 80008143
Bargaining Unit: LG
Pay Group: LG
Bureau / Division Code: 88327115
Bureau / Division: Johnstown Housing Authority
Worksite Address: 501 Chestnut Street
City: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15906
Contact Name: June Kohan
Contact Phone: 814.532.5559
Contact Email: jkohan@jhaonline.org
Union: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO Council 83 Local 630D
THE POSITION
This is a wonderful opportunity to assist in the management of our eleven housing communities. You will work directly with our residents assisting them with their housing needs. This is rewarding and productive work.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is an administrative position assisting in the management of a public housing community. Work includes collecting and reporting rents, security deposits, and any other money due to the Housing Authority. The person in this position will also maintain records, review delinquent accounts and report delinquencies according to established policies. Preparing and maintaining all records at the property level including resident accounts, property control, resident turnover, condition of units, and resident organizations will be required. Completion of annual reexamination of resident's income and family composition is required.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
01
Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania Local Government agency in a civil service covered position as a Management Aide for one or more years full-time?
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time experience in performing tasks associated with the management of multi-family housing developments, or properties owned or administered by public housing agencies do you possess?
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
If you answered "None" to the above question, how many years of full-time comparable business, industrial, or professional employment experience do you possess?
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
How much college coursework have you completed?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION OF PROPERTY
Manage and operate a housing property or properties, or assist in supervising the daily use of property facilities and spaces within the policies and regulations set forth by the Housing Authority.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
10
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
11
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework or training, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PREPARE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS
Prepare and maintain all records at the property level, including those of resident accounts, property control, resident turnover, condition of units, and resident organizations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
Location : Cambria County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-73431-L0140
Department:Local Government
Division: CS Johnstown City Housing Auth
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Closing Date: 1/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: L0140
Position Number: 80008143
Bargaining Unit: LG
Pay Group: LG
Bureau / Division Code: 88327115
Bureau / Division: Johnstown Housing Authority
Worksite Address: 501 Chestnut Street
City: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15906
Contact Name: June Kohan
Contact Phone: 814.532.5559
Contact Email: jkohan@jhaonline.org
Union: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO Council 83 Local 630D
THE POSITION
This is a wonderful opportunity to assist in the management of our eleven housing communities. You will work directly with our residents assisting them with their housing needs. This is rewarding and productive work.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is an administrative position assisting in the management of a public housing community. Work includes collecting and reporting rents, security deposits, and any other money due to the Housing Authority. The person in this position will also maintain records, review delinquent accounts and report delinquencies according to established policies. Preparing and maintaining all records at the property level including resident accounts, property control, resident turnover, condition of units, and resident organizations will be required. Completion of annual reexamination of resident's income and family composition is required.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of experience in performing tasks associated with the management of multi-family housing developments, or properties owned or administered by public housing agencies; or
- Two years of comparable business, industrial, or professional employment; or
- One (1) year as a Management Aide; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Cambria County. If no eligible candidates who live within Cambria County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical exam and drug screening.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and Local Government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
01
Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania Local Government agency in a civil service covered position as a Management Aide for one or more years full-time?
- Yes
- No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time experience in performing tasks associated with the management of multi-family housing developments, or properties owned or administered by public housing agencies do you possess?
- 2 years or more
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
If you answered "None" to the above question, how many years of full-time comparable business, industrial, or professional employment experience do you possess?
- 2 years or more
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
How much college coursework have you completed?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
- 60 credits or more
- 30 but less than 60 credits
- Less than 30 credits
- None
08
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
- Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION OF PROPERTY
Manage and operate a housing property or properties, or assist in supervising the daily use of property facilities and spaces within the policies and regulations set forth by the Housing Authority.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience managing and operating a housing property or properties, OR supervising the use of property facilities and spaces, within established policies or regulations.
- B. I have experience ASSISTING SOMEONE ELSE with the management or operation of a housing property or properties, OR ASSISTING in the supervision of property facilities and spaces
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or formal training related to management, planning, or delegation.
- D. I have NO experience, coursework, or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience managing and operating a housing property
- Your experience supervising property facility and spaces
- Your specific duties and responsibilities
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework or training, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- College/University/Training Source
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PREPARE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS
Prepare and maintain all records at the property level, including those of resident accounts, property control, resident turnover, condition of units, and resident organizations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience preparing or maintaining all records at the property level, including resident accounts, property control, resident turnover, condition of units, or resident organizations, where I had the final responsibility for the completed product or record.
- B. I have experience preparing or maintaining records at the property level, including...
