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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Management Aide Housing Authority (Local Government) - York Co Housing Authority in Pennsylvania

Management Aide Housing Authority (Local Government) - York Co Housing Authority

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Management Aide Housing Authority (Local Government) - York Co Housing Authority

Salary

$30,250.00 - $48,000.00 Annually

Location

York County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-87224-L0139

Department

Local Government

Division

CS York City Housing Auth

Opening Date

09/05/2024

Closing Date

9/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0139

Position Number

80012764

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88327132

Bureau / Division

York City Housing Authority

Worksite Address

320 West College Avenue

City

York, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17401

Contact Name

Susan Paiva

Contact Phone

717.845.2601

Contact Email

SPAIVA@YORKHOUSING.ORG

  • Description

  • Benefits

  • Questions

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-87224-L0139. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 17, 2024 TO JULY 30, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

We all know how important affordable housing is in our lives. Consider becoming a part of the team that addresses affordable housing in York City and York County. York City Housing Authority is actively seeking a Management Aide to provide technical support in various housing programs. Showcase your administrative skills, work with us in providing affordable housing opportunities to the citizens of York.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Management Aide is a position of beginning level technical work in one of several functions of the Housing Authority. An employee in this class performs a variety of beginning level duties to develop technical competence and understanding of the housing programs including continued occupancy and new applicants for various housing programs. Work is performed with increasing independence as skill and competency are gained. This position will require computer use, the use of standard office equipment, and the performance of related clerical tasks. Work is performed under the supervision of the Administrative Officer II who provides preliminary instructions, and reviews work for adherence to established standards and instruction.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment

  • There is much flexibility in the work schedule. It can be Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, each with a 30-minute lunch.

  • Also, the employee can select a four-day work week with Friday or Monday off and work 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM three days and 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM one day, each with a 30-minute lunch.

  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One (1) year of experience in performing tasks associated with the management of multi-family housing developments, or properties owned or administered by public housing agencies; or

  • One (1) year of comparable business, industrial, or professional employment; or

  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

    Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

  • Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within York County. If no eligible candidates who live within York County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

    Veterans:

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:

  • your score may be lower than deserved.

  • you may be disqualified.

  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.

  • Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

How much full-time experience do you possess performing tasks associated with the management of multi-family housing developments, or properties owned or administered by public housing agencies?

  • 1 or more years

  • 6 months but less than 1 year

  • Less than 6 months

  • None

    02

    If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

    03

    How much full-time experience do you possess in business, industrial or professional employment with responsibility for public contact work which involved obtaining, providing, and evaluating information in accordance with established standards?

  • 1 or more years

  • 6 months but less than 1 year

  • Less than 6 months

  • None

    04

    If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

    05

    How much college coursework have you completed?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

  • 30 or more credits

  • 15 but less than 30 credits

  • Less than 15 credits

  • None

    06

    You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

  • Yes

    07

    WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – APPLICANT INTERVIEW AND ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION

Interview applicants and current participants of the low-income housing tax credit program to obtain demographic and financial information. Prepare a file for each applicant/participant. Determine eligibility or continued participation for housing based on documents received.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • a. I have experience interviewing applicants or current participants of a program to obtain information AND determining eligibility or continued participation of a program.

  • b. I have experience interviewing applicants or current participants of a program to obtain information. SOMEONE ELSE determined eligibility or continued participation of a program.

  • c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to interviewing or speech communications.

  • d. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

    08

    In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  • The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

  • Your experience interviewing applicants or current participants

  • Your experience determining eligibility or continued participation of a program

    09

    If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University

  • Course Title

  • Credits/Clock Hours

    10

    WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – DATA ENTRY

Input applicant/participant information including inspection results and work orders for applicants/participants into a computer system using Housing Authority software and verify the accuracy of the data entered.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • a. I have experience inputting applicant/participant information including housing program related data or work orders into a computer system and verifying the accuracy of the data entered.

  • b. I have experience inputting applicant/participant information into a computer system and verifying the accuracy of the data entered. The data WAS NOT related to a housing program or work orders.

  • c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data entry.

  • d. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

    11

    In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  • The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

  • Your experience inputting data into a computer system

  • The type of data you input

    12

    If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University

  • Course Title

  • Credits/Clock Hours

    13

    WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

Write letters to applicants and participants advising eligibility status; communicating unit inspection results; explaining requirements and violations of Tax Credits and HUD Housing Authority regulations; and responding to questions on policies and procedures relevant to rental of Tax Credit units.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • a. I have experience writing correspondence to applicants or participants advising eligibility status; explaining requirements and violations of regulations; or responding to questions on policies and procedures. This was related to a TAX CREDIT, HUD, HOUSING AUTHORITY, OR PRIVATE/PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM.

  • b. I have experience writing correspondence to applicants or participants advising eligibility status, explaining requirements and violations of regulations; or responding to questions on policies and procedures. This was NOT related to a TAX CREDIT, HUD, HOUSING AUTHORITY, OR PRIVATE/PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM.

  • c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing or business writing

  • d. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

    14

    In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  • The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

  • Your experience writing correspondence to applicants or participants

  • The topic of the correspondence you wrote

    15

    If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University

  • Course Title

  • Credits/Clock Hours

    16

    WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – INCOME CALCULATIONS

Calculate applicant/participant annual income by computing the total amount of annual income (wages, social security, pensions, public assistance, child support, or voluntary contributions) minus the total amount of acceptable allowances.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • a. I have experience calculating applicant/participant annual income by determining all income sources and acceptable allowances and performing computations.

  • b. I have experience calculating financial information for individuals by making appropriate computations. I WAS NOT required to make determinations on acceptable sources or allowances.

  • c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to mathematics, finance, or accounting.

  • d. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

    17

    In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  • The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

  • Your experience calculating annual income

  • Your experience calculating financial information

  • Your experience determining acceptable sources or allowances

    18

    If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University

  • Course Title

  • Credits/Clock Hours

    19

    WORK BEHAVIOR 5- INTERPRET AND APPLY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Read and interpret Tax Credits/HUD/Housing Authority regulations, policies, and procedures to determine eligibility; make income calculations; and complete unit inspections, evictions, and lease violation documentation. Provide clarification on regulations, policies, and procedures to applicants and participants of the low-income housing tax credit program.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • a. I have experience reading and interpreting TAX CREDITS, HUD, HOUSING AUTHORITY, or PRIVATE/PUBLIC HOUSING regulations, policies, and procedures to determine eligibility, make income calculations, or complete unit inspections, evictions, or lease violation documentation AND providing clarification on regulations, policies, and procedures to applicants or participants of a low-income housing program.

  • b. I have experience reading and interpreting regulations, policies, and procedures to determine eligibility, make calculations, or complete documentation AND providing clarification on regulations, policies, and procedures to applicants or participants of a program. This was for a program OTHER THAN Tax Credits/HUD/Housing Authority, or Private/Public Housing.

  • c. I have experience reading, interpreting, and applying regulations, policies, or procedures to do my job.

  • d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or data analysis.

  • e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

    20

    In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  • The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

  • Your experience reading and interpreting regulations, policies, and procedures

    21

    If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University

  • Course Title

  • Credits/Clock Hours

    Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov

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