Housing Specialist II

HOUSING SPECIALIST II Future Salary Increases:

• June 2027 – 3.80% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 0.80% Market Adjustment)

Selected candidates will be hired at Step 1 of the salary range, $65,270.40 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) improves the quality of life in our communities - helping families in need to find safe, decent and affordable housing, and partnering with property owners, landlords, and developers to increase the supply and availability of affordable housing. HCDS provides many valuable services to support the local community and strives to create more livable neighborhoods that residents are proud to call home.

Incumbents manage rental assistance contracts, determine initial or ongoing eligibility for rental assistance, perform special projects, and may provide technical guidance and training to staff or other organizations.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins:
  Shortly after the interviews.
• Pre‑employment Medical Screening:
  Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

• Professional levexperience interpreting, explaining and applying low income housing program rules and regulations
• Experience managing a caseload of rental assistance contracts
• The ability to communicate effectively with individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitively, tact, and diplomacy

We are seeking a customer focused individual who communicates effectively and, values and respects others. Our work environment is both collaborative and independent depending on duties being performed. We expect staff to valuecontinuous learning and demonstrate ethical behavior.

One (1) year of housing program-related experience at the level of Housing Specialist I with the County of San Diego, which must have included interpreting, explaining, and applying low income housing program rules and regulations.
OR
Two (2) years of any combination of housing program-related experience at the level of Housing Specialist I and eligibility program-related experience at the level of Human Services Specialist with the County of San Diego, which must have included interpreting, explaining, and applying program rules and regulations.

Note:

Possession of a public housing certificate or diploma sponsored by one of the Public Housing specific training organizations such as Nan McKay, Housing Television Network (HTVN), National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), is highly desirable.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the…