Housing Authority Specialist I
Please note that the CDC is currently recruiting to fill positions at either the I and/or II level. If you are interested in also applying at the II level of these opportunities, you must apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that level.
What We Offer
When you join the CDC, you become part of a challenging and rewarding work environment where you gain the satisfaction of knowing that you are working to better your community. You can also look forward to a competitive total compensation package, including*:
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance of up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- A significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
- Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Community Development Specialist II (Up to $32.43/hour)
Become a Housing Authority Specialist
Specialists help Sonoma County Housing Authority clients navigate policies and regulations used to determine housing program eligibility. As key contacts for housing program recipients and community partners, Housing Authority Specialists play a vital role in determining the initial and ongoing eligibility for rental assistance programs.
The ideal candidates for these positions will have a passion for aiding others in need and experience:
- Communicating with and serving a diverse clientele
- Assessing, interviewing, evaluating, and maintaining client caseloads
- Determining and re-determining client eligibility
- Reviewing financial documentation
- Calculating client income
- Organizing work with conflicting deadlines
The CDC is dedicated to creating homes, in thriving and inclusive neighborhoods, for all.
The CDC is currently recruiting to fill a Housing Authority Specialist position, a time-limited Housing Authority Specialist position, and multiple temporary extra-help positions at either the I and/or II level. The time-limited position is currently grant-funded through December 31st, 2023. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as: long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. The Sonoma County Community Development Commission is a separate entity from the County of Sonoma and not within the County's Civil Service System. The formal title of these positions is Community Development Specialist I.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally this would include academic course work in public administration, business, accounting, or related courses
And
Normally, one year of full-time paid experience performing responsible clerical or general administrative support duties.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Special Requirement: Designated positions may require the ability to speak, read and write a language in addition to English.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: basic mathematics; English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and composition; methods and techniques used in researching, proofing, evaluating, gathering information; organizing and presenting data in a report format to the public; purpose and processing of a diversity of forms and documents related to federally assisted housing programs.
Ability to: follow oral and written instructions; establish, organize, revise and maintain program and project files; establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with clients, other employees, supervisors, community organizations, and the general public; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action within established procedures; communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; learn and perform assigned technical tasks and routines; maintain confidentiality of restricted information; maintain records and prepare reports or correspondence; use electronic information equipment and department specific systems; enter data accurately; work independently in performing assignments and in resolving problems within established procedures; function effectively in a system with strict guidelines and constant changes; monitor standard contracts for service, including processing reimbursement requests; and effectively organize and manage assigned workload.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification