Description
THE COMMUNITY
Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best–value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.
CITY GOVERNMENT
Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments.
The City is supported by a FY 2024 total budget of approximately $3.3 billion with a General Fund budget of $719 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the vast majority being represented by twelve employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov .
DEPARTMENT
The Department of Health and Human Services has been improving the health of the Long Beach community for over a century, and Long Beach is one of only three municipal health jurisdictions in the State of California, as well as one of three City homeless continuums of care in Los Angeles County. The Department recently received public health reaccreditation and works to address matters of public health and safety, including communicable disease, strengthening the public safety net, and equitable access to care. Of the Department’s $170 million budget, more than 80% comes from grant funding. The Department is overseen by the Director of Health and Human Services and has more than 55 programs serving the health and wellness of the City. It is organized into seven bureaus—Community Health, Communicable Disease and Emergency Response, Collective Impact, Environmental Health, Homeless Services, the Housing Authority, and Administrative and Financial Services. The Department operates its programs and services as efficiently and effectively as possible, using technology, innovation, and creativity to enhance the quality of services provided to the Long Beach community.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Housing Authority Bureau Manager, the Housing Operations Program Officer is an at-will management position that is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Housing Authority, administers the City’s various rental assistance programs, and may act on behalf of the Bureau Manager. The Housing Operations Program Officer will work primarily out of the Housing Authority, 1500 Hughes Way, Suite A, Long Beach Ca 90810.
Specific Duties Include
- Manages the Operations Division which includes the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Program, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Continuum of Care (CoCO/ShelterPlus-Care), Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA), Project Based Vouchers (PBV), and Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS).
- Keeps current with federal law affecting the program and rental housing, regulations, and directives issued by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and memorializes such changes in written agency policy documents.
- Manages and implements program goals, objectives, policies and procedures, performance standards, and reporting.
- Analyzes program effectiveness, and recommends program changes to the Bureau Manager.
- Participates in the selection of staff and ensures appropriate employee training, development, supervision, and evaluation.
- Trains and/or coordinates the training of assigned personnel on program components, changes, and special programs.
- Carries out special projects, oversees monitoring and reporting systems to ensure the quality and timeliness of federal managed reports to HUD, the board of Commissioners, the Health Department, the City, and partners as needed such as PIC, SEMAP, VMS, 5-Year, and Annual Plan.
- Establishes working relationships with internal and external partners.
- Responds to inquiries from participants, applicants, landlords, resident groups, and community stakeholders.
- Responds to and resolve issues.
- Maintains adequate monitoring and reporting systems to ensure the adequacy, quality, and timeliness of program work.
- Works in collaboration with other Officers on the bureau budget, management of grants, and optimal voucher utilization.
Requirements To File
EDUCATION
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Health, Health Sciences, Human Services, or a closely related field. (Proof required.)
- Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience
- Three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in a Public Housing Authority agency, working with affordable rental assistance housing programs.
- A minimum of one (1) year of the required experience must have been in a management or supervisory capacity.
Additional Requirements
- Valid motor vehicle operator license. (Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report required during onboarding if selected for position).
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be flexible, and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and populations by consistently exercising tact, good judgement, and a proactive, problem-solving focused style.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to de-escalate and resolve conflicts independently and effectively.
- Proficiency in the use of computers, including email, internet, and office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint)
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will be close on Friday, Septemeber 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM. T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of Laboratory Director Licensure , and p roof of California State Public Health Microbiologist Certificationin PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7915.
E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y
The City of Long Beach is an
Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the
California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .
The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified
Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7915.
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