Housing Aide-25382907

Interviews will be held the week of September 1, 2025.

Job Offers will be made the week of September 8, 2025.

Housing Aide is a paraprofessional class allocated to the Department of Housing and Community Development Services. Under the direction of professional Housing Program Analysts or Housing Specialists, Housing Aides perform a variety of technical work requiring the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local housing program rules and regulations such as determining client program eligibility, client briefing, and new lease support work, and perform limited field work such as housing inspections and investigations.

HCDS improves the quality of life in our communities - helping families in need find safe, decent and affordable housing, and partnering with property owners to increase the supply and availability of affordable housing.  HCDS provides many valuable services to both property owners and tenants and strives to create more livable neighborhoods that residents are proud to call home. For more information, click here for the HCDS website.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate should have a basic knowledge of housing regulations for Housing Choice Program, maintain accurate records and handle administrative tasks, familiarity with case management software, and processing criminal history checks. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in business, accounting, social science or a closely related field; OR
2. One (1) year of experience involving detailed record keeping, public contact or customer service, or dealing with construction industry, including loan application review or interaction with contractors.

Click here to review a complete job description, knowledge, skills and abilities, and working conditions.

Interviews and Hiring Process
Interviews will be held week of September 1, 2025. Job offers for selected candidates will be made shortly after the interviews. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork, upon receipt of a job offer.
 
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.
 

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. 

 

• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. 

 

• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of background or other mutually agreed upon date. 

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments.  This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
 
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.  Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
     
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. 

Condition of Employment 

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment and supplemental application forms.  Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.  If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. 

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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Salary : $49,546 - $60,840