Quality Control Assistant

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles is seeking an administrative staff professional to support Directors and Managers, assist with budget planning, quality control, and program analysis. The role emphasizes independent work, reporting, and adherence to policies and procedures within a public agency context.

Responsibilities include assisting with department budgets, reviewing processes, and coordinating special projects, with a focus on accuracy, timelines, and confidential handling of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, with 1 year experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting and administrative management, and statistical/research methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and monitoring of a department budget.
• Perform quality control and review of assigned work and procedures.
• Coordinate special projects and studies; support managers with information analysis.

Skills

Public administration

Budgeting

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or business administration

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The posted salary is an estimate of the potential annual pay. Final offer will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

Characteristics of the Classification:

Provides administrative staff support to Directors, Division Heads, and Managers. Assists with the quality control, review, planning and expediting of work in assigned department(s). Supports manager in preparing and analyzing information relative to departmental functions and measurement of departmental effectiveness.

Examples of Essential Functions:

Under general supervision, may assist a director and/or manager in the development and monitoring of a department budget, perform quality control and review of assigned work; new and improved procedures, policy standards and/or programs; may also 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.

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 themost qualified applicantswill be invited to the examination process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination. Applicants must pass each phase of the examination process with a rate of 80% or higher to be placed on the eligible "Certified Hiring List". Generation of a Certified Hiring 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 December 9, 2026

If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from a HR recruiterNO LATER THAN December 2, 2026. 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 eligible certified hiring 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.

SELECTION 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 [phone] 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.

As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll.

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 by visiting our website at:

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