Ideal Candidate Profile: Housing Analyst
The ideal candidate for the City of Carson Housing Analyst position is a motivated professional with a strong passion for public service and a clear alignment of their career goals with the mission of the city's Housing and Community Development Department. They have demonstrated a commitment to advancing affordable housing and community development initiatives.
They currently work in a public agency, with experience navigating complex reporting structures, and have successfully addressed critical issues impacting their organization. Their experience in economic and community development is backed by tangible results, such as leading multiple housing or community projects that have measurably improved local neighborhoods.
The candidate is well-versed in programmatic and financial reporting requirements, particularly for federal grant programs, including HUD’s CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership. They have a deep understanding of compliance and reporting procedures, ensuring accountability and proper fund allocation.
Additionally, they are skilled at fostering partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including non-profits, government entities, and other local organizations, ensuring collaborative efforts in housing and community development initiatives.
Lastly, they bring a track record of professional achievements, with notable examples of their contributions to advancing housing and community development programs, reflecting their expertise and impact in the field.
Job Summary:
Under direction, performs varied and complex professional and administrative work; plans and directs the functions of programs in support of a City Council authorized committee, commission, or board; conducts administrative studies and analysis or operations in order to solve problems of budget, organization, program, procedure, manpower utilization, capital projects, or equipment; acts as staff support to a division manager and authorized committees, commissions, or boards.
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind related duties and work assignments.)
- Performs administrative duties to assist division manager.
- Conducts studies, researches and analyzes data related to housing programs; prepares recommendation in written or oral form to city management.
- Attends and participates in meetings of assigned committees, commissions, or boards; represents the city at public functions.
- Develops procedures for implementing city housing programs.
- Serves as liaison with other agencies, the public, and various city departments; obtains information and/or resolves problems related to housing programs.
- Provides information on various housing programs, such as community development block grant program and neighborhood pride program based on established Federal and State and city guidelines.
- Assists in departmental budget preparation; prepares and monitors capital improvement project budgets.
- Prepares procedural manuals or instructions and official correspondence which may include Council agenda items.
- Writes requests for proposals (RFP) for professional services; administers grants and contract compliance.
- Performs related duties as required.
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a housing related field and two (2) years of full-time, paid professional experience in housing programs. Experience and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Knowledge of:
- Federal, State and local housing programs guidelines.
- Basic budgeting practices and procedures.
- Basic purchasing practices and contract administration.
- City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
- Training principles.
- Personal computer software and hardware.
- Office practices and procedures.
- General record keeping practices.
- Research, statistical and analytical methods.
- Cost analysis.
- Effective methods of report presentation.
Skill and Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and direct housing programs.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.
- Identify and analyze problems and take effective corrective action.
- Compile, analyze evaluate and interpret data.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Make effective oral presentations.
- Operate computers and related software.
License and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Employees in this classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program, which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:
- Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
- Perform work, which is primarily sedentary.
- Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
- Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
- May be required to use city and/or personal vehicle in the course of employment.
- May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of city boundaries to attend meetings.
- May be required to work at a computer terminal for prolonged periods.
- May be required to work evenings or weekends.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSApplications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete, and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the selection process which will consist of the following sections:- Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight
- Oral exam, weighted at 100%
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant’s indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. Applicants must achieve a cut-off score of 70% or above on the written and oral examination to be placed on the eligibility list. Passing the written, performance and oral examination does not guarantee an invitation to the selection interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.Revisions to a testing component during a recruitment process can be made at the discretion of the Human Resources Department. Applicants will be notified by email if a revision is made. An eligibility list will be established in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules, Rule VI, Employment List Procedures.OTHER INFORMATION:The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call Human Resources for assistance at (310) 952-1736.
APPOINTMENT:Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check, and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN
CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES:Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address to receive communications and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.