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Overview Conduct interviews with prospective applicants to determine eligibility for Housing Authority programs. Responsibilities Receives, reviews, and processes applications for admission to Housing Authority programs. Interviews applicants to obtain required data regarding income, family composition, health, social problems, veteran status, rent‑paying ability, and net assets and to determine the degree of need for public housing. Verifies information given by applicants with employers, public and private health and welfare agencies, and others. Notifies applicants of eligibility requirements, methods of selecting prospective tenants and housing opportunities. Interprets and applies Housing Authority policies and procedures. Prepares leasing documents, follow‑up correspondence to applicants, weekly and monthly reports. Selects applicants for tenancy and establishes waiting lists. May conduct annual, interim, or special reviews. Coordinates maintenance inspections of vacated property and makes home visits as required. Receives security deposits and advance monthly rent charges. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Any combination equivalent to: High school graduation or equivalent and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience providing social service programs to low‑income people in fields such as public housing, social welfare, public health, employment service, counseling, vocational guidance, or a related field; an associate’s degree from an accredited college with specialization in Public or Business Administration may substitute for one year of experience. Special Requirements Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License. Examination Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination. Pas status of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the "Certified List". Experience Credit for HACLA AFSCME Employees AFSCME members holding permanent status with the Housing Authority will be awarded experience credit of up to 5 points, with one point available for each completed year of service in an AFSCME position, to their final qualifying score in any promotional or open/promotional job bulletin for the following classification recruitments: Customer Support Representative, Eligibility Interviewer, Housing Inspector and Section 8 Advisor. Examination Date The examination for this position will occur on December 8, 2025. If invited, the applicant will receive an email no later than December 3, 2025. 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 an implied promise of work. Candidates will start at STEP ONE of an eight‑step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules. Disability Accommodation Testing accommodations may be arranged with verification by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation should state their need in writing when submitting an application. Equal Opportunity 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. Conflict of Interest Policy New and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises that are in conflict with public interest or with their duties as an employee of the Authority. The Conflict of Interest Policy is available on the HACLA website. Benefits Overview Medical/Dental/Vision Plan – 100% of basic premiums for employees and dependents. Employee and family leave – PTO, holidays, and floating holidays. Retirement – Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) with vesting after five years. Optional benefits – additional medical coverage, life insurance, flexible spending account, tuition reimbursement, and more. Application Equivalents Years of experience: Less than one year One year Two or more years High school graduation or equivalent: Yes No Associate's degree in Public or Business Administration: Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr HACLA

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