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Class Characteristics: Under general direction, inspects and investigates privately owned dwelling units, new construction buildings and housing projects to determine if they meet housing property standards suitable for the Section 8 program, Housing Quality Standards (HQS), and HUD federal requirements. Incumbent works independently within established guidelines to inspect properties, audit tenant files, and contracts to meet Housing Authority requirements. The employee and supervisor, in consultation, develop the deadlines, projects, and work to be done.
- Inspects properties to determine whether they meet housing property standards for safety and livability in accordance with the City of Los Angeles Building and Safety Codes, HQS and HUD federal requirements; performs other inspections and audits as required.
- Reviews, documents, and analyzes tenant files; summarizes and prepares reports.
- Researches policy manuals to maintain Housing Authority conformity to rules and regulations.
- Determines comparable rents within a one-mile radius of properties being inspected.
- Submits written reports regarding inspection results.
- Based upon findings, recommends needed improvements to make property eligible for specific programs; coordinates maintenance and repairs with tenants and property owners; responds to tenant and owner inquiries.
- Completes and submits all necessary inspection forms.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements: High school graduation or equivalent, supplemented by three (3) years of experience in property inspection utilizing the City of Los Angeles Building and Safety Codes, or responsible experience in a directly related building trade; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.
EXAMINATION
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 70% 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 12 consecutive calendar months.
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 70% 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 12 consecutive calendar months.
THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR ON December 19, 2023. If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from careers@hacla.org NO LATER THAN Friday, December 15, 2023. 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 PROCESS
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.
Candidates will start at step oneof an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
If you require special testing accommodations due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400. 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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