Salary: $26.87 - $36.92 Hourly Location : Riverside Job Type: Temporary Job Number: 25-97463-01DK Department: Housing Authority Opening Date: 08/08/2025 Closing Date: 8/10/2025 11:59 AM Pacific ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assistant Program (TAP) is excited to announce an opening for a Temporary Housing Specialist II to support the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside, located in Riverside, CA. What You'll Do:
- Assess eligibility for housing assistance programs with accuracy and compassion
- Conduct housing inspections to ensure safe and quality living conditions
- Deliver outstanding customer service to clients and community partners
- Perform data entry and maintain records using systems like HMIS
Who We're Looking For: We're seeking enthusiastic, service-oriented professionals who are:
- Driven by purpose and committed to helping individuals and families in need
- Experienced-with at least two years in housing services, social work, or state/federal program eligibility
- Tech-savvy, especially with systems like the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
- Natural communicators who build trust and rapport with ease
- Detail-oriented and organized, with a strong sense of accountability
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm 9/80 TAP Benefits: Meet the Team!To find out more about the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside, please visit: EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Conduct initial, annual, special and vacated unit inspections for the Section 8 and related assisted housing programs; ensure proper condition of units including compliance with HUD decent, safe and sanitary conditions; develop service quality improvement initiatives for both contract and private facilities; implement and monitor outcomes. • Advise and assist property owners and tenants of unit maintenance needs identified from inspections or complaints; conduct follow up inspections of completed work and repairs; conduct site visits with contracted vendors for quality control, provide technical consultation and make recommendations as needed. • Conduct damage and move out inspections; investigate claims regarding violations of housing quality standards; counsel tenants on good housekeeping practices. • Mediate between the tenant and property owner; determine liabilities and charges for tenants and owners during vacated unit inspections; process damage claims; liaison between the Department of Mental Health and state licensed board and care facilities; troubleshoot and assist in resolving issues. • Prepare leases and agreements between tenants and property owners; negotiate rent agreements with property owners; calculate tenant's rent; collect delinquent overpayments from tenants or property owners. • Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints; participate in State Community Care Licensing (CCL) orientation to provide information to operators and administrators interested in establishing new facilities. • Perform a variety of duties involved in the determination of applicants' eligibility and tenants' continual eligibility for assisted housing programs. • Prepare reports on inspections and related matters. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years full time work experience equivalent to Housing Specialist I duties and responsibilities or two years of full-time work experience in the care and supervision as defined by State CCL contracted supportive services, or Section 8 and related assisted housing programs. Training: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade supplemented by additional course work in social science or a related field. (Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of program eligibility experience.) Knowledge of: Section 8 and related assisted housing programs, policies and procedures or State CCL regulations, policies and procedures; pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; operations, services and activities in providing housing assistance to low-income persons under the Section 8 and related assisted housing programs. Ability to: Perform housing inspections, determine needed repairs and estimate cost of repairs; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action necessary to resolve complaints; identify and respond to program participants and public issues and concerns; work effectively with people from a variety of social, economic and racial backgrounds; work independently in the absence of supervisor. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONOther Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Application Deadline Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without noticeApplications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted. What's Next This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Upload a current resume, including month/year with experience details for each position.General Information For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Daniel Kimbrough at APPLICATION INFORMATIONVeteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving At Will, are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at
[email protected] or toll-free 1-855-###-####. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as classic members . Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) ###-####, Option 2. If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) ###-#### to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days) 4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days) 10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days) Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours. SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual. HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance). BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase. DISABILITY: Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay. POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding. OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information. 01 Are you currently 18 years of age or older?
02 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law?
03 Do you possess a valid California's Driver License?
04 How many years of full-time work experience do you have equivalent to a Housing Specialist I duties and responsibilities or in the care and supervision as defined by State CCL contracted supportive services, or Section 8 and related assisted housing programs ?
- None
- Less than 12 months
- 1 year or more, but less than 2
- 2 years or more, but less than 3
- 3 years or more, but less than 4
- 4 years or more, but less than 5
- 5 years or more, but less than 6
- 6 years or more
05 What is your highest level of education completed from an accredited college or university?
- None
- Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
- At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
- At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
- At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units
- At least 120 semester or 180 quarter units
- I have my Associate's degree
- I have my Bachelor's degree
- I have my Master's degree
- I have my Doctorate degree
06 Do you fluently read, speak, and write in Spanish?
07 What is your work experience gathering and intaking information, compiling, and preparing reports?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
08 How many years of full-time experience do you possess in Microsoft Office Suite?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
09 How many years of customer service experience do you posess?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5+ years
10 Do you have experience using TENMAST, Yardi, or Happy? If so, please be sure this experience is illustrated in your application.
11 Do you have professional work experience assisting the public with employment services including resume writing? If so, please be sure this experience is illustrated in your application.
12 I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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