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HUMAN RESOURCES - Employment Opportunities
The employment application processing timeframe at the Community Development Commission is typically 6 - 8 weeks from the opening date. Candidates selected to fill positions must be able to verify their right to work in the United States within that time. Also, please be advised that if selected for an interview; the candidate must be available, in person, prior to being hired. The CDC does not sponsor employment visas.
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Current Job Openings:
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Unit Supervisor - Inspections Unit |
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Division: |
Assisted Housing Division |
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Recruitment Number: |
9005 |
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Opening Date: |
11/4/2009 |
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Last Day To Apply: |
Open Until Filled |
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UNIT SUPERVISOR - Inspecitions Unit
Assisted Housing Division
Regular Position
$4,384 - $6,445 per month
Position Available at the Santa Fe Springs Office
The Community Development Commission is a dynamic, innovative agency created in 1982 by the Board of Supervisors to generate affordable housing and economic redevelopment throughout Los Angeles County and participating cities. Funded primarily with federal grants, the Commission is an industry leader in sponsoring new solutions to housing and forming partnerships with private and public agencies. To find out more about the Community Development Commission, please visit our web site at www.lacdc.org.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Under limited supervision, oversees a wide variety of program activities relating to the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Develops and implements methods for workflow improvement, and monitors activities related to the operations of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, including eligibility determination, contracting, inspections, contract maintenance and case management. Actively assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for optimizing staff efficiency and productivity; ensures quality performance from staff; instructs, trains, and evaluates employees; analyzes and interprets productivity reports; monitors for Program compliance with SEMAP, MTCS/PIC, and other Program mandates; acts as liaison to various public and private agencies; and performs other related duties as assigned. Regular attendance is an essential job function.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and training equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with coursework in public administration, social science, or a related field, and/or three years progressively responsible experience in the administration of public, Section 8, or affordable housing programs is desirable, one of which must be in conducting Housing Quality Standards Inspections. Minimum of three years of supervisory or management experience is highly preferred. Must be computer literate and fully utilize existing technology and management reports to lead Unit to reach common goals.
Candidate must be self-directed, have a strong working knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and understanding of management objectives. Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment, to plan, organize, and manage multiple assignments; make sound recommendations; maintain accurate records, understand and apply agency and program policies and procedures. The ideal candidate must establish and maintain effective working relationships with upper management, staff, other agencies, and the public; and provide sensitivity towards the needs of program participants. Prefer experience in 50058 entries, tenant counseling and hearings. Strong oral and written communication skills required.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record is required. Section 3 compliant. This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment is dependent upon continued funding.
Division management will establish and implement screening criteria to comparatively and fairly evaluate the qualifications of all applicants, based on the application materials submitted and the needs of the Division. Only those applicants, whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Division, will be invited for an interview appraisal and written exercise. Those applicants who do not complete the application form and supplemental questionnaire may be disqualified.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLY IMMEDIATELY, POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 9005
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Name: ___________________________________
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV – UNIT SUPERVISOR
#9005
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
This questionnaire will assist in evaluating your qualifications for the position of Program Specialist IV – Unit Supervisor. Applications submitted without this supplemental questionnaire will not receive further consideration in this recruitment process.
While complete answers are highly desirable; specific quality answers are more important than lengthy answers.
1. Please describe your experience in administering affordable housing programs, including implementation of policies and procedures, monitoring for compliance with regulatory requirements, and the development of methods to improve work processes.
2. Describe your experience and scope of responsibility in providing employee training, and optimizing employee potential.
3. What software programs have you used, and for what purpose did you use them?
4. Please describe your experience, training or knowledge of HUD’s HQS Standards. |
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