JOB
The City of Garden Grove is accepting applications for the position of HOUSING SUPERVISORUnder direction of the Housing Authority Manager, the Housing Supervisor coordinates the day-to-day supervision of staff and operation of one or more programs administered by the Garden Grove Housing Authority.The Garden Grove Housing Authority is committed to assisting Garden Grove families in need with access to safe and sanitary affordable housing. The Housing Authority accomplishes this through several outlets, including the administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, the Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Program, the Emergency Housing Voucher Program, the Mainstream Voucher Program, participation in the Mobility Agreement with neighboring agencies, compliance with housing quality standards and building codes, outreach efforts to expand housing options, optional enrollment in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, and ensure fair and equitable access to all housing services. The ideal candidate for this position will possess the ability to: appropriately apply their knowledge of Housing Authority regulations, procedures and programs to the operations of the Garden Grove Housing Authority; monitor, interpret, and apply relevant laws, regulations, codes, policies, and procedures; lead, supervise, train, and evaluate employees; and communicate clearly and concisely.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Interviews, selects, trains and evaluates the performance of employeesDirects and plans the work of employees, including determining the techniques to be used by employeesSets job performance standards for employees and ensures that standards are met; responsible for employee discipline when necessaryResolves customer, landlord, and citizen complaints as they relate to programsPerforms property inspections to evaluate conditions of housing unitsInterviews, counsels, and evaluates program applicants for housing assistance and makes eligibility determinations based upon program criteria and local, state, and federal regulationsProvides routine training regarding changes in Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and proceduresExplains program to ownersNegotiates rents with landlordsEstablishes comparable value for units under contractWorks with owners to upgrade and rehabilitate unitsCounsels both owners and tenants on program regulationsMaintains program recordsProvides Finance Department with weekly and monthly confirmation of payments to ownersPrepares, reviews, and presents various technical reportsPrepares and submits required HUD reportsPrepares annual division budgets for both the City and HUDMonitors Housing Authority expendituresAssists on special projectsPerforms related duties as required
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY Online applications can be completed by visiting: www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this position may be either sent to: ggjobs@ggcity.org. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The application filing deadline Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 5:00 p.m.Online application packets must include: a completed online employment applicationa completed supplemental questionnaireThe job application must be completely filled out. A resume may be submitted but cannot substitute for some of the information. Be sure to detail any education, training, or other relevant course work that would make you a particularly strong candidate. Your application will be reviewed very carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to further testing.THE SELECTION PROCESS The selection process may consist of: Oral panel interview - tentatively scheduled for June 11, 2024Regardless of the notification preference the candidate selected when creating the application, APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL ONLY. Applicants should be diligent in checking their email and spam mail as all notices regarding their status will be emailed.Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must contact the Human Resources Department at ggjobs@ggcity.org at least one week prior to any test dates.If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact ggjobs@ggcity.org.NEPOTISM POLICYThe City has adopted a Nepotism Policy that may affect the status of your application. Please refer to the Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.44.440 Nepotism Policy for more information.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected class covered by appropriate law.DISASTER SERVICE WORKERPer Government Code 3100, in the event of a disaster, employees of the City of Garden Grove are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.