Assistant Director of Housing Services

Salary : $154,564.80 - $190,112.00 Annually
Location : Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), 2600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: At-Will Exempt
Job Number: 26-75
Department: Housing Services
Opening Date: 10/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

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This is a temporary promotion. This recruitment is ONLY for current HACLA employees.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale: Employees receiving a temporary promotion to a higher classification shall be placed at a step on the range of the higher classification, which provides no less than a 5% pay increase. (Salary Range is between $154,564.80 - $190,112.00. annually). Refer to the HACLA Personnel Rules Sec. 108:0304 Pay Rates For Promoted Employees for more information.
DEFINITION:
The Assistant Director of Housing Services is an "At-Will Appointment" position reporting to and receiving overall policy guidance from the Director of Housing Services. An Assistant Director of Housing Services assists in the administration and coordination of Conventional Housing activities which involve more than one division; resolves sensitive problems which may involve effecting compromises of proposed actions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Acts on behalf of the Director of Housing Services during absences and as assigned; plans, organizes, assigns and supervises the work of the department including setting work priorities, determining methods and procedures to be used, resolving problems, and selecting alternatives.
• Initiates major needed project repairs and improvements; ensures satisfactory completion.
• Manages a staff of maintenance, clerical, custodial and paraprofessional personnel.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the activities of multi-family housing properties; works closely with in-house accounting personnel to manage asset performance for a multi-family housing portfolio.
• Monitors all operating results and forecasts financial activity.
• Evaluates financing and refinancing alternatives and strategies to maximize real estate value, including impact of financing on investment return, capitalization rates, and property valuation methods.
• Evaluates financial performance of real estate assets including cash flow projection and financial analysis, tax benefits of investment, and midstream investment analysis.
• Supervises and directs a variety of personnel activities including hiring, performance evaluations, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Interprets and explains Conventional Housing Services provisions of laws, rules, policies and agreements to HACLA officials, employees, employee organizations and the public.
• Keeps abreast of all local, State, Federal and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to Conventional Housing programs to ensure compliance.
• Prepares budget estimates and justification for Conventional Housing programs; maintains cost controls to assure compliance with budget provisions.
• May assist with or lead division budget preparation process.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• May be required to drive a vehicle to different sites and/or locations.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive public housing program including maintenance; principles and practices of property maintenance and operations; principles and practices of property maintenance trades and requisite skills as well as the safety principles, regulations, and hazards associated with property maintenance activities; modern and complex principles and practices of public housing program development and administration.
Ability to manage priorities, resources, personnel, and deadlines with flexibility and be adaptable to frequent changes, often with little or no advance notice; plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of assigned personnel; delegate authority and responsibility; provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Housing Services Department in assigned service area; analyze problems, identify alternate solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; manage multiple projects and operations simultaneously; effectively prioritize work and ensure timely completion of projects; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Lead others and foster a team-oriented environment in the pursuit of department and/or agency goals; assess and resolve problems effectively and efficiently; prepare and administer large and complex budgets and adapt to changes in budget and priorities; interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; use multiple resources, quantitative, and qualitative research methodologies to captures and interpret information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field, AND five (5) years progressively responsible experience in public or private housing administration and programs of which at least three (3) years were in a supervisory or management capacity over one or more major housing services department functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's degree in Business Administration is highly desirable. Certified Property Manager from IREM or Public Housing Manager (PHM) certification preferred AND two (2) years in a comparable position in the Private or Public Housing Administration. (CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and/or 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 considered and may be invited to the interview and selection process.
SELECTION PROCEDUREApplications 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 providing a 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 one (1) of an eight (8) step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with agency Personnel Rules.
HACLA Benefits

*Medical/Dental/Vision Plan:

• HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• $250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.
• Employees have the option to choose additional optional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.

*Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life:

• HACLA will provide 100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan

*Pension Plan:

• HACLAretirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years.
  • For Classic members, the pension formula is 2.7% at 55 with members contributing 8% of their wages towards their retirement.
  • For PEPRA members, the pension formula is 2% at 62, with members contributing 7.75% of their wages towards their retirement.
  • CalPERS will make the determination regarding the type of membership for which the eligible employee will qualify.

*General Leave/Holidays/PTO:

• Annual leave accruals vary, depending upon the type of job/position (membership in employee organizational group) and years of service. Length of service increases accrual rates by employee organizational group when service requirements are met.
• Newly Hired Annual Accruals:
  • At-Will/Non-Represented accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
  • Council of Housing Professionals-Management accrual per pay period 4.15 hours (14 days annually)
  • Council of Housing Professionals-Administration accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
  • Service Employees International Union (Local 721) accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
  • Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
• 14 Observed Holidays:
  • New Year's Eve; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday; President's Day; Cesar Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• 12 Floating Holiday hours annually
• Opportunity to earn up to 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 160 hours of accrued and unused PTO annually.

*Additional Optional Benefits:

• Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
• Group term life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Partial Telework Program

*Temporary Casual/Per-Diem employee are eligible to enroll/receive the following benefits:

• Kaiser Medical Insurance - 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.
• Paid Sick Time - At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.
• Eligible casual employees may enter as Classic or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.
• Per-Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

Note: Temporary casual/per-diem employees are able to work up to 40 hours per week as necessary.

*Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA*
01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School
• Certification
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

How many years of experience do you have in public or private housing administration and programs?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years or more

03

How many years were in a supervisory or management capacity over one or more major housing services department functions?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years or more

04

Do you posses a Certified Property Manager certification from IREM or Public Housing Manager (PHM) certification? If so, Please attach it to your application.

• Yes
• No

05

Did you attach your Letter of Interest?

• Yes
• No

06

Did you attach your Resume?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a current HACLA employee? If not, please DO NOT submit your application. This is a temporary promotion for INTERNAL staff ONLY.

• Yes
• No

Required Question