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* Screen applicants for program eligibility and level of program assistance* Review, interpret, and implement program and legal regulations as required* Maintain case files* Perform and/or coordinate property inspections* Coordinate property title and escrow processes* Prepare routine reports, RFP's, documents, contracts, agreements, leases, bid documents and project specifications, and preliminary and final costs estimatesClick here for complete Housing Specialist I job descriptionClick here for complete Housing Specialist II job descriptionKnowledge of:* Housing and other related social needs* Current housing issues and programs* General knowledge of real estate sales processes* Statistics and Pro forma analysis* Effective organizational and customer service skillsAbility to:* Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing* Become familiar with, accurately interpret, and enforce City, State, and Federal regulations, HUD and City of Redding housing regulations and procedures, applicable building codes, finance underwriting principles, property title principles and escrow procedures, loan and rental requirements, HUD Section 8 rental assistance program regulations and eligibility standards, and Housing Authority policies and procedures* Compile and analyze a variety of materials* Work cooperatively with the general public in a variety of situations.Education, Experience and Special Requirements:* Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying* Typical education would include a four year degree from an accredited college, university, or equivalent with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, or other related field* Typical experience would include two years' experience in housing related field or public program services or any equivalent combination of training and relevant experience* Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.Housing Specialist II -* Four years progressively responsible relevant experience in housing and public program services.Click here for complete Housing Specialist I job descriptionClick here for complete Housing Specialist II job descriptionYou will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.Examination Process: An online written examination will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.Selection Process:Final appointment is contingent upon:* Positive past employment references* Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)* Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening testVeteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER