Salary : $108,784.00 - $134,576.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: At-Will
Job Number: 24-28
Department: Development Services
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Please go to http://www.hacla.org/careers for details of this position and to apply.
SIGN-ON Bonus : HACLA is excited to announce that this position qualifies for a one-time sign-on, Non-PERSable Bonus of $4,000.00 for the selected candidate who commences full-time permanent employment with HACLA between January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024, and have continuous permanent employment with HACLA through the date of payment in December 2024.
***POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
Definition: Under general direction, the Development Services Project Manager is responsible for the planning, organization, coordination, implementation and evaluation of one or more assigned functions or specialized program areas of resident relocation administration, property management establishment, and resident service coordination in public housing conversion projects.
Examples of Essential Duties:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of entities, internal departments, third party developers, consultants and related public agencies.
- Conduct and attend meetings with the community, individual residents, and stakeholder groups to provide information, resolve issues, moderate feedback and plan/coordinate activities regarding relocation, property management and resident services in public housing conversion projects.
- Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of training, policies and procedural manuals, educational materials and public information data for all assigned program areas.
- Design and implement all relocation and resident service programs for the Development Services Department in a collaborative fashion with both internal and external stakeholders for all properties initiating redevelopment.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for the development of policies and procedures related to public housing conversion projects.
- Analyze the effectiveness of program activities by conducting audits and studies and prepare comprehensive reports with recommendations. Interpret legislation, administrative orders, regulations, policies and procedures and ensure programs are consistent with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee and manage procurement and consultant activities, including but not limited to preparation and issuance of Scope of Work/Request for proposals (RFP), consultant contract negotiation, budgeting, metric-setting and contract oversight for public housing conversion projects and related third-party services.
- Secure, maintain and analyze all program-related demographics and documentation; maintain schedules for operational activities and coordinate work of all assigned staff, interns and/or consultants.
- Assist and administer closing transactions, drafting and negotiating terms for all management and operation documents for redevelopment sites, including but not limited to property management, maintenance, leasing procedures, long-term services and property ownership associations.
- Responsible for studies, data collection and analysis, which may consist of the following but are not limited to moderately complex statistical data and financial analysis; and preparing subsequent narrative analysis for management.
-Program design and evaluation including development of program guidelines, schedules, priorities, standards, policies and procedures, and protocols for achieving program goals as it relates to specialized programs.
- Responsibility over third party contract bidding and management.
- Perform other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of principles and practices of public and business administration, including organization, program management; statistical and research methods; relocation and property management policies and objectives; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; applicable sections of federal, State and local rules, regulations, and laws (especially HUD Section 8 and Section 9, Relocation Laws, State and Federal Tax Credits); and technical aspects of assigned functions and program areas.
Ability to coordinate and perform a variety of complex administrative and management duties; develop working technical knowledge of a variety of unrelated areas quickly and accurately; work confidentially and independently with discretion and little direction; establish and maintain effective working relations with others; meet schedules and timelines; plan, develop and administer programs; research data and prepare reports; present ideas and concepts persuasively before groups and/or writing for publication; interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action.
Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, social work, urban planning, business administration or a closely related field, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in program development and administration including at least three (3) years working in fields directly related to relocation or property management. A Master's Degree in related field is preferred or sufficient years of additional related work. Must possess current valid California Driver's License.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and/or training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the most-qualified applicants will be considered and may be invited to the interview and selection process.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.
As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.
NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at:
http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf
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HACLA Benefits

*Medical/Dental/Vision Plan:

• HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee one dependent, and employee multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee one dependent, and employee multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee one dependent, and employee multiple dependents as applicable
• $250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.
• Employees have the option to choose additional optional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.

*Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life:

• HACLA will provide 100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan

*Pension Plan:

• HACLAretirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years.
  • For Classic members, the pension formula is 2.7% at 55 with members contributing 8% of their wages towards their retirement.
  • For PEPRA members, the pension formula is 2% at 62, with members contributing 7% of their wages towards their retirement.
  • CalPERS will make the determination regarding the type of membership for which the eligible employee will qualify.

*General Leave/Holidays/PTO:

• Annual leave accruals vary, depending upon the type of job/position (membership in employee organizational group) and years of service. Length of service increases accrual rates by employee organizational group when service requirements are met.
• Newly Hired Annual Accruals:
  • At-Will/Non-Represented accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
  • Council of Housing Professionals-Management accrual per pay period 4.15 hours (14 days annually)
  • Council of Housing Professionals-Administration accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
  • Service Employees International Union (Local 721) accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
  • Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)

14 Observed Holidays:

• New Year's Eve; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday; President's Day; Cesar Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

12 Floating Holiday hours annually

Opportunity to earn up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 120 hours of accrued and unused PTO annually.

*Additional Optional Benefits:

• Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
• Group term life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Partial Telework Program

*Temporary Casual/Per-Diem employee are eligible to enroll/recieve the following benefits:

• Kaiser Medical Insurance - 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.
• Paid Sick Time - At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.
• Eligible casual employees may enter as Classifc or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.
• Per-Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

Note: Temporary casual/per-diem employees are able to work up to 40 hours per week as necessary.
*Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA*