What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles?
Please go to http://www.hacla.org/careers for details of this position and to apply.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASSIFICATION: Provides general administrative staff support to Directors, Division Heads, and Managers. Assists in planning and expediting work in assigned department. Supports manager in preparing and analyzing information relative to departmental functions and measurement of departmental effectiveness.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under general supervision, assists a director and/or manager in the development and monitoring of a department budget, new and improved procedures, policy standards and/or programs; may perform research and analysis on a variety of areas; and will be instrumental in coordinating special projects and special studies; other job-related essential functions as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, organization, budget and administrative management; statistical and research methods; administrative survey techniques; office automation, software applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate, complete and logical reports; conduct analytical studies and surveys; work independently with little direction; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; meet schedules and timelines; work confidentially with discretion; interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, regulations, laws and cases; analyze situations accurately and recommend effective course of action. May provide clerical supervision as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Any combination equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in public administration or business administration, and one year of experience in a responsible administrative capacity for a public agency; a Master's degree in public administration may substitute for one year of experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.
EXAMINATION: Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination. Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process with a rate of 80% or higher to be placed on the "Certified List". Generation of a Certified List does not mean that there are any vacant and available positions at this time. The Certified List will be available for not less than 6 consecutive calendar months.
THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR ON FEBRUARY 24, 2025. If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from a recruiter from the Housing Authority NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025 . This will be your only notice. There will be no changes to the date(s) of the examination.
REFERRAL PROCESS: Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings. Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work. All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected.
RELECTION PROCEDURE: Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.
HIRING INFORMATION: All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States. Candidates will start at STEP 1 of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:
Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 or email Recruitment@hacla.org no less than 72 hours prior to testing date for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at: http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf (Download PDF reader) Please call NeoGov Toll-Free Applicant Support telephone line (855) 524-5627 if you forget your password, have application login problems or get an error message during the application process.
Salary : $70,990 - $98,010
