Please go to http://www.hacla.org/careers for details of this position and to apply
 

DEFINITION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform complex and technical reviews, analysis and studies of various agency programs, operations or activities; research and analyze a variety of issues, data, recommendations and alternatives; perform related duties as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Conduct a variety of studies involving agency programs, systems, operations or activities as assigned.
• Research, analyze and prepare recommendations on assigned projects.                
• Conduct interviews; collect, organize and interpret data.
• Perform research, observe operations; analyze and consolidate data from a variety of sources.
• Provide technical assistance to departments, committees and other  personnel, as necessary.
• Prepare a variety of established financial and narrative reports and documentation, as necessary.
• Develop new and improved programs, systems and procedures as a result of new policies or directives on routine research and analysis; assist with implementation after securing approval.
• Research, analyze and prepare information on a variety of topics for dissemination to the public through media, conference, presentations, community meetings and agency literature.
• Participate with a variety of agency committees, study groups and task forces; attend a variety of meetings, including staff meetings, as required.
• Monitor the progress of consultants contracted for work on assigned projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to conduct research studies including the collection, organization, analysis and development of administrative recommendations; prepare written analysis, recommendations and reports; evaluate and recommend improvements in operations, systems, procedures, policies and methods; research and analyze data and information, and develop, evaluate and present alternative recommendations; work with little direction; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; exercise confidentiality and discretion; develop and present ideas and concepts; interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; utilize computers and software applications such as word processing, data base manager, spread sheets, and other applications applicable to field of specialty.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in public administration, business administration or closely related field and two years of experience in a staff capacity.

EXAMINATION:
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and 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 invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination.  Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process with a rate of 80% or higher to continue in the selection process.

THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR ON FEBRUARY 5 and 6, 2019. If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from  careers@hacla.org NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, JANUARY  22, 2019.  This will be your only notice. There will be no changes to the date(s) of the examination.  Should there be  an overwhelming number of  candidates eligible to test, at the Housing Authority's sole discretion,  an additional date for this examination will be February 7, 2019.

REFERRAL PROCESS: 
Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings.  Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work.  All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected.

HIRING INFORMATION:
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.