HOUSING ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST I (SR-16) [3 vacancies]
HOUSING ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST I (SR-16) [3 vacancies]
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- Join our Ohana!Learn to guide other on the path to Home.
Looking for a way to give back to the community but dont know how No worries! Let us here at the City and County of Honolulu Department of Community ServicesCommunity Assistance Division teach you all you need to know about how to help those who are in need of the Federal Section 8 Housing Assistance vouchers.
We will train you on how to:- Review evaluate and process application for rental assistance under the Federal Section 8 housing assistance programs. Includes learning about income analysis computation and projection of income for applicant.
- Interview applicants and program regulations.
- Verify accuracy of application information by referring to employment and payroll statements bank books or statements income tax returns welfare benefit schedules Social Security benefits and other documents.
- Conduct briefings for applicants and tenants t o educate them on housing quality standards inspection procedures selection of units landlord/tenant responsibilities
basic program rules and regulations. - Assist individuals or families in locating suitable housing units.
Career Progression
There is room for career growth as you work to progressively advance in the housing assistance specialist series from a Housing Specialist I up to a Housing Specialist III. Experienced and knowledgeable housing assistance specialists may be promoted to the Housing Assistance Specialist IV and higher with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills.
The Career progression is as follows:Class TitleSalary Range Current Pay Housing Assistance Specialist I SR-16 $4155 Housing Assistance Specialist II SR-18 $4495 Housing Assistance Specialist III SR-20 $4858 Housing Assistance Specialist IV SR-22 $5258 Housing Assistance Specialist V SR-24 $5918 Housing Assistance Specialist VI (Supervisory) SR-26 $6399 Housing Assistance Specialist VII (Administrative) SR-28 $7198
Apply today! If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current vacancies as well as future openings for positions with this job title. Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online by June 7 2025 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States of a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Substantially equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university.Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge skills and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree.The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program evidence of comparability or an original transcript.Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time please note that if selected for the job you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.Students who will graduate Spring 2025 may apply. Please indicate on your application the name of your college/university the degree program you are completing your degree major and the expected graduation date. Verification of the conferral of your degree will be needed later on in the application evaluation process therefore please make sure to obtain your diploma official transcript and/or foreign credential evaluation as soon as possible.Examination Process
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
