Housing Assistance Manager
Apply NowCompany: Oakland Housing Authority
Location: Oakland, CA 94601
Description:
OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY
HOUSING ASSISTANCE MANAGER
Salary: $5,361.82 - $6,218.07 / Biweekly
$139,407.32 - $161,669.82 / Annually
(Appointment is generally made at one of the first three steps, depending on qualifications)
CLOSING DATE/TIME: Wednesday, November 13th, 8:59 PM Pacific Time
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Director of Leased Housing, manages a staff of professionals responsible for leased housing units; overseas programs; performs other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of experience performing the duties of a Housing Assistance Representative II at the Oakland Housing Authority;
AND a bachelor's degree, with a major in business or public administration, or a related field;
OR
Three years of experience performing the work similar to a Housing Assistance Representative II, with at least one year of supervisory experience.
Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.
Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF: HUD Section 8 program; the role of public housing authorities, including quality standards and fair market rents; inspection and rent comparability techniques; general practices of the real estate industry, including management and leasing of residential rental property, leases and contracts; estimating techniques for repair of damages; principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision; general management techniques and procedures; claim procedures for security deposit and vacancy loss; grievance procedures; continued occupancy requirements; conflict negotiation techniques; city housing codes; local government affordable housing and rehabilitation programs; income maintenance and self sufficiency programs; and service agency programs; familiar with housing for special needs population such as homeless families.
ABILITY TO: gather and analyze data; interpret and apply rules and regulations; develop training programs, standards, policies and procedures for departmental programs and their operation; supervise and evaluate professional staff; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (or with audio and visual capacities).
TO APPLY: Please complete an employment Application online at www.oakha.org. All applications must be received by Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 8:59pm pst.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Thank you for your interest in employment at the Oakland Housing Authority.
To apply for this position, applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.oakha.org by the date indicated; a current, detailed resume may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
All applications and resumes will be carefully screened. Those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to compete in the examination process. Candidates who compete successfully in this examination will have their names placed on a List of Qualifiers. An appointment will be made from the List. For some positions, an experience/training rating and/or written evaluation of candidates will be used in lieu of the oral examination. The names of the highest-ranking candidates will be placed on the List of Qualifiers, and the final selection will be made from this List. College degrees or units required for the position will be verified prior to final appointment. If this information cannot be verified for a candidate, the candidate's name will not be placed on the List of Qualifiers. All appointments are subject to the approval of the Executive Director.
All prospective employees must pass a physical examination and drug screening by an Authority-designated physician. A pre-employment criminal history background check will also be conducted for all positions. For positions requiring use of an Authority vehicle, candidates' driving records will be checked prior to appointment. To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Authority's insurer. All prospective employees must also provide proof of American citizenship, or legal resident status and the legal right to work in the United States.
Prior to becoming permanent, new employees must successfully pass a probationary period.
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Employees of the Authority enjoy a competitive fringe benefit program.
SICK LEAVE is accrued at the rate of one day per month.
VACATION LEAVE for new employees is accrued at the rate of 10 days each year. There are also fifteen (15) paid holidays each year.
RETIREMENT - The Authority is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The Authority also participates in Social Security.
COMPETITIVE HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE is available.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE is fully paid by the Authority.
Management, supervisory, professional and confidential employees are also entitled to a management benefit package allowance and five days of administrative leave per year.
The Oakland Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran's status or disability in the employment or the provision of services.
In compliance with the federal, state and local disability laws, the Oakland Housing Authority will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to disability. The Authority is committed to making reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation in the examination process must do so no later than five (5) working days after the point of invitation by the Authority to an examination, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodation for this selection process. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Applicants with special needs, please call ([redacted] (voice); ([redacted] (TDD).
HOUSING ASSISTANCE MANAGER
Salary: $5,361.82 - $6,218.07 / Biweekly
$139,407.32 - $161,669.82 / Annually
(Appointment is generally made at one of the first three steps, depending on qualifications)
CLOSING DATE/TIME: Wednesday, November 13th, 8:59 PM Pacific Time
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Director of Leased Housing, manages a staff of professionals responsible for leased housing units; overseas programs; performs other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Directs and supervises clerical staff and a team of Housing Assistance Representatives who perform journey level work; and
- Conducts quality control inspections and enforces compliance with Housing Quality Standards; and
- Reviews and approves leases; and
- Enforces HUD occupancy requirements; and
- Mediates conflicts between landlords and tenants; and
- Provides information in litigation situations; and
- Reviews and approves landlord claims; investigates program abuse; and
- Counsels tenants and landlords; and
- Develops and recommends programs, policies and procedures; and
- Conducts special projects; and
- Writes reports; and
- Coordinates with human service delivery agencies; and
- Evaluates professional and clerical staff.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of experience performing the duties of a Housing Assistance Representative II at the Oakland Housing Authority;
AND a bachelor's degree, with a major in business or public administration, or a related field;
OR
Three years of experience performing the work similar to a Housing Assistance Representative II, with at least one year of supervisory experience.
Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.
Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF: HUD Section 8 program; the role of public housing authorities, including quality standards and fair market rents; inspection and rent comparability techniques; general practices of the real estate industry, including management and leasing of residential rental property, leases and contracts; estimating techniques for repair of damages; principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision; general management techniques and procedures; claim procedures for security deposit and vacancy loss; grievance procedures; continued occupancy requirements; conflict negotiation techniques; city housing codes; local government affordable housing and rehabilitation programs; income maintenance and self sufficiency programs; and service agency programs; familiar with housing for special needs population such as homeless families.
ABILITY TO: gather and analyze data; interpret and apply rules and regulations; develop training programs, standards, policies and procedures for departmental programs and their operation; supervise and evaluate professional staff; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (or with audio and visual capacities).
TO APPLY: Please complete an employment Application online at www.oakha.org. All applications must be received by Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 8:59pm pst.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Thank you for your interest in employment at the Oakland Housing Authority.
To apply for this position, applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.oakha.org by the date indicated; a current, detailed resume may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
All applications and resumes will be carefully screened. Those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to compete in the examination process. Candidates who compete successfully in this examination will have their names placed on a List of Qualifiers. An appointment will be made from the List. For some positions, an experience/training rating and/or written evaluation of candidates will be used in lieu of the oral examination. The names of the highest-ranking candidates will be placed on the List of Qualifiers, and the final selection will be made from this List. College degrees or units required for the position will be verified prior to final appointment. If this information cannot be verified for a candidate, the candidate's name will not be placed on the List of Qualifiers. All appointments are subject to the approval of the Executive Director.
All prospective employees must pass a physical examination and drug screening by an Authority-designated physician. A pre-employment criminal history background check will also be conducted for all positions. For positions requiring use of an Authority vehicle, candidates' driving records will be checked prior to appointment. To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Authority's insurer. All prospective employees must also provide proof of American citizenship, or legal resident status and the legal right to work in the United States.
Prior to becoming permanent, new employees must successfully pass a probationary period.
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Employees of the Authority enjoy a competitive fringe benefit program.
SICK LEAVE is accrued at the rate of one day per month.
VACATION LEAVE for new employees is accrued at the rate of 10 days each year. There are also fifteen (15) paid holidays each year.
RETIREMENT - The Authority is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The Authority also participates in Social Security.
COMPETITIVE HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE is available.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE is fully paid by the Authority.
Management, supervisory, professional and confidential employees are also entitled to a management benefit package allowance and five days of administrative leave per year.
The Oakland Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran's status or disability in the employment or the provision of services.
In compliance with the federal, state and local disability laws, the Oakland Housing Authority will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to disability. The Authority is committed to making reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation in the examination process must do so no later than five (5) working days after the point of invitation by the Authority to an examination, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodation for this selection process. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Applicants with special needs, please call ([redacted] (voice); ([redacted] (TDD).