Housing Specialist I/II ID-13770

May 2, 2025

Screen applicants for program eligibility and level of program assistance
Review, interpret, and implement program and legal regulations as required
Maintain case files
Perform and/or coordinate property inspections
Coordinate property title and escrow processes
Prepare routine reports, RFP's, documents, contracts, agreements, leases, bid documents and project specifications, and preliminary and final costs estimates

Knowledge of:

Housing and other related social needs
Current housing issues and programs
General knowledge of real estate sales processes
Statistics and Pro forma analysis
Effective organizational and customer service skills

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Ability to:

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Become familiar with, accurately interpret, and enforce City, State, and Federal regulations, HUD and City of Redding housing regulations and procedures, applicable building codes, finance underwriting principles, property title principles and escrow procedures, loan and rental requirements, HUD Section 8 rental assistance program regulations and eligibility standards, and Housing Authority policies and procedures
Compile and analyze a variety of materials
Work cooperatively with the general public in a variety of situations.

Education, Experience and Special Requirements:

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying
Typical education would include a four year degree from an accredited college, university, or equivalent with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, or other related field
Typical experience would include two years’ experience in housing related field or public program services or any equivalent combination of training and relevant experience
Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

Housing Specialist II -

Four years progressively responsible relevant experience in housing and public program services.

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.

Examination Process: An online written examination will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.

Selection Process:

Final appointment is contingent upon:

Positive past employment references
Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating “Honorable Discharge” from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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