Section 8 Advisor

Housing-Authority-City-of-Los-Angele; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Authority City of Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated professional to support Section 8 and related housing programs. You will handle contract renewals, verify applicant information, arrange interviews with tenants, and ensure rent compliance and HUD standards are met.

Responsibilities also include processing new tenant contracts, conducting certification sessions, and maintaining agreements between participants, landlords, and the Authority.

Qualifications

• Three years of verifiable paraprofessional experience serving low income, elderly or disabled persons in public housing or related services.
• A Bachelor's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Ability to verify applications, renewals and rents in accordance with HUD standards.

Responsibilities

• Process yearly contract renewals with accuracy.
• Verify application information for correctness and completeness.
• Arrange tenant interviews and coordinate inspections.
• Verify inspection approvals and determine comparable rents.
• Process new tenant contracts and conduct certification sessions.
• Maintain contracts between participants, landlords and the Authority.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Public housing experience

Contract administration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration/Psychology/Sociology

Job description

Special Note:

The posted salary is the full salary range of the position. The anticipated salary upon hire for new employees in the position will typically start at step one of the eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Housing Authority Personnel Rules.

Definition:

Under the supervision of Section 8 Manager, Assistant Housing Manager, or Administrative Assistant, performs various tasks pertaining to the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Program (HAPP) and various other housing programs.

Characteristics of this Class:

Positions allocable to this class perform tasks pertaining to certification of new applicant contracts, re-certification of yearly applicants, negotiation of rents and rent increases, enforcement of HUD Housing Quality Standards, communication with residents and landlords to insure compliance.

Examples of Essential Functions:

• Process yearly contract renewals.
• Verify application accuracy.
• Arrange for interviews with tenants.
• Verify inspection approval and comparable rents.
• Process new tenant contracts.
• Conduct certification sessions.
• Maintain contract between participants, landlords, and the Authority.
• Performs other essential job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of verifiable paraprofessional experience providing services to low income, elderly, or handicapped/disabled persons in public housing, employment, financial assistance or closely related services. A Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Psychology, or Sociology may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

Special Requirement

Must possess a valid California Class "C" 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 70% 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.

Experience Credit for HACLA AFSCME Employee

AFSCME members holding permanent status with the Housing Authority will be awarded experience credit of up to 5 points, with one point available for each completed year of service in an AFSCME position, to their final qualifying score in any promotional or open/promotional job bulletin for the following classification recruitments: Customer Support Representative, Eligibility Interviewer, Housing Inspector and Section 8 Advisor. Completed years of service shall be determined based on the date of the effective certified list.

THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026

If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from a recruiter at the Housing Authority no later than Tuesday, October 06, 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 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.

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] or email [e-mail] 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.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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 visiting our website at http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf