Assistant Housing Manager
HACLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Overview
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; ensuring program compliance; conducting control of production and preparing reports as required; and acting as a department representative in the Manager’s absence or when responding to tenant, owner, or other complaints.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Provides support to the legal department with regard to evictions, formal and informal hearings, and other legal processes, and represents 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 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.
OR Associate’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, or a related field AND five (5) years of verifiable experience in either of the following two 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.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan: HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable.
100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable.
100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable.
$250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.
Options to choose additional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.
100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan.
HACLA retirement plan: Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Pension formulas: 2.7% at age 55 for Classic members (8% employee contribution); 2% at age 62 for PEPRA members (7.75% employee contribution).
Annual leave accruals vary by job type and service years. Example accruals per pay period: At‑Will/Non‑Represented 5.23 hours; Council of Housing Professionals‑Management 4.15 hours; Council of Housing Professionals‑Administration 6.78 hours; Service Employees International Union (Local 721) 6.78 hours; Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council 5.23 hours; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees 6.78 hours.
14 observed holidays (New Year’s Eve, New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day).
12 floating holiday hours annually.
Opportunity to earn up to 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year; cash out up to 160 hours annually.
Pre‑Tax Deferred Compensation 457 Plan.
Group term life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account Options.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Work Schedules.
Partial Telework Program.
Kaiser Medical Insurance – 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.
Paid Sick Time – At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.
Eligible casual employees may enter as Classic or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.
Per‑Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
Availability of benefits depends upon employment eligibility status with HACLA.
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Responsibilities
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.
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.
Provides support to the legal department with regard to evictions, formal and informal hearings, and other legal processes, and represents 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 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.
OR Associate’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, or a related field AND five (5) years of verifiable experience in either of the following two 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.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan: HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable.
100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable.
100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable.
$250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.
Options to choose additional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.
100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan.
HACLA retirement plan: Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Pension formulas: 2.7% at age 55 for Classic members (8% employee contribution); 2% at age 62 for PEPRA members (7.75% employee contribution).
Annual leave accruals vary by job type and service years. Example accruals per pay period: At‑Will/Non‑Represented 5.23 hours; Council of Housing Professionals‑Management 4.15 hours; Council of Housing Professionals‑Administration 6.78 hours; Service Employees International Union (Local 721) 6.78 hours; Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council 5.23 hours; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees 6.78 hours.
14 observed holidays (New Year’s Eve, New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day).
12 floating holiday hours annually.
Opportunity to earn up to 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year; cash out up to 160 hours annually.
Pre‑Tax Deferred Compensation 457 Plan.
Group term life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account Options.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Work Schedules.
Partial Telework Program.
Kaiser Medical Insurance – 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.
Paid Sick Time – At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.
Eligible casual employees may enter as Classic or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.
Per‑Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
Availability of benefits depends upon employment eligibility status with HACLA.
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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