COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY (SPECIAL PROJECTS OFFICER)

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 Bureau Manager, the Compliance Officer will play a critical role in ensuring that the Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Program operates within all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

Proposed duties are:

• Ensure the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program is in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines. This includes interpreting regulatory changes and implementing necessary adjustments to program policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage a compliance monitoring system that audits program operations, pinpoints non-compliance issues, and enacts corrective measures to maintain operational integrity and transparency.
• Organize comprehensive training and support to program staff regarding compliance issues and updates in regulatory policies.
• Collaborate with the management team to formulate, update, and uphold program policies and procedures that are in line with regulatory mandates and industry best practices.
• Communicative effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including tenants, landlords, community groups, and local government officials, to facilitate clear understanding and collaboration regarding compliance matters.
• Engage with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to guarantee that the program meets regulatory standards, acting as the primary liaison for compliance-related questions and audit activities.
• Regularly compile and present detailed compliance reports to the management team, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders, analyzing data to suggest enhancements to the program.
• Identify and assess areas vulnerable to compliance risks; design and implement plans to address and resolve any issues.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) contracts, ensuring they comply with HUD guidelines and are consistent with local affordable housing strategies, which includes overseeing negotiations, executions, and ongoing contract management.
• Monitor and optimize the utilization rates of vouchers to ensure efficient use and attainment of program objectives, devising strategies to address underutilization and ensure equitable voucher distribution to qualified participants.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HUD regulations and evolving legislation, ensuring program activities comply with these standards and providing staff and development partners with regulatory guidance in response to HUD inquiries.
• Partner with developers, landlords, and others to promote the provision of affordable housing, ensuring these collaborations conform to program objectives and compliance standards.
• Review and assess reports from supportive services, ensuring alignment with program goals and fulfillment of contractual obligations, and offer constructive feedback for service enhancement.
• Ensure that program practices are consistently aligned with fair housing laws and accessibility requirements, promoting equal housing opportunities for all community members.
• Play a key role in the development and implementation of the Housing Authority’s Annual and Administrative Plans. Ensure these plans are compliant with regulations and support the strategic goals of the Housing Authority.
• Lead efforts related to the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP), ensuring that the Housing Authority meets performance measures and achieves high SEMAP ratings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, 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 relevant experience overseeing operations and/or special projects for a Housing Authority Agency .
• 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).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Knowledge of the current regulations governing the management and operations of a Housing Authority, including those related to Housing Choice Voucher, Shelter Plus Care, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, Family Self-Sufficiency, and Project-Based programs.
• Knowledge of public and financial reporting requirements, audits, and review standards, including Five-Year and One-Year Plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, community partners, regulatory agencies, local officials, residents, and Boards of Commissioners.
• Ability to effectively build teams to achieve housing goals and address concerns.
• Ability to develop and promote a culture of quality customer service.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within an agency to increase collective impact.
• Knowledge of equity and social determinants of health.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm. T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of education (if qualifying). 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 before 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.

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 special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7915.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.
• Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.
• Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.
• Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination.
• Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.
• Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.
• Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.
• Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
• Transportation Allowance: $450 per month.
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to the IRS annual limits as well.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval).
• Paid Parental Leave: After six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Management positions -Refer to the Job Posting brochure included in the job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 11/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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