DALLAS HOUSING AUTHORITY

JOB VACANCIES

APRIL 25, 2022

 

JOB TITLE:                   HOUSING ANALYST I
SARLARY RANGE:      $40,989 - $61,483

LOCATION:                   SECTION 8

 

Summary:      Under general supervision of the Housing Analyst II, the Housing Analyst I will have the responsibility to conduct comprehensive review and analysis of various reports relating to work processes, procedures, and policies to ensure compliance and minimize risk of non-compliance. Additionally, Analyst will identify and report trends over a timeline.

 

Essential Job Functions:     The following list of job duties is not a comprehensive list of all duties to be performed by employees in this job classification.  Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  •  Create and/or review a variety of reports, files and/or documents to ensure Agency compliance with applicable policies and procedures and external regulations.
  • Work closely with Housing Analyst II and management to research identified areas of concern, conduct occasional internal investigations, file reviews, collect supporting documentation and information for audits.
  • Identify findings and facilitate analysis and recommendations to develop and/or implement risk management strategies to guide the Agency and the Department to continuous compliance with housing regulations, policies, procedures, timeframes and operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Recommend process improvements and improvements in operational efficiencies, regularly monitor, and analyze program data, reports, and provide recommendations to management.
  • Support Housing Analyst II in the research, compilation, analysis, and organization of information / data from various sources including the housing database on a variety of work-related processes, develop reports, executive summary, and recommendations to ensure program integrity and operational efficiency.
  • Interviews staff to determine actual operating procedures and methods, as needed.
  • Reviews and updates methods, systems and operating procedures, taking into account HUD regulations and Agency’s policies and software.
  • Review department processes and procedures as well as methods to measure and improve performance.
  • Meets regularly with Housing Analyst II, program leadership, and staff to identify and report trends over a timeline, offer support and guidance; and directs the implementation of solutions.
  • Conducts reviews for quality control purposes; monitors staff caseloads; monitors internal reporting and data integrity; and monitors the satisfaction of customers in quality and responsiveness of services.
  • Monitors and evaluates existing action plans to address ongoing audit requirements to include Rental Integrity Monitoring (RIM) and Section Eight Measurement Assessment Program (SEMAP), Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and or other Agency performance assessment system (as applicable) as well as managing and evaluating the Public and Indian Housing-Public Information Center (PIH-PIC) data in comparison to the local software data.
  • Contributes to the development of Departmental Goals, evaluates progress in attaining Department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • Supports the relationship between the Agency and its clients by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and DHA staff.
  • Enthusiastically promotes the President/CEO’s goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

 Knowledge and Skills:

  • Considerable skill and expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel software and report writing
  • Knowledge of CRM and data visualization programs
  • Knowledge of Agency organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
  • Knowledge of public housing admission and occupancy issues and requirements.
  • Knowledge of techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of allocated resources.
  • Knowledge of personnel rules and budgeting systems.
  • Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
  • Knowledge of business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
  • Skill in understanding, interpreting, and applying relevant standards and procedures, and applicable Federal rules and regulations.
  • Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
  • Skill in working under pressure of deadlines and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other DHA staff.
  • Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
  • Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

 

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift/carry up to 10 pounds.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field; AND four (4) years of related social or program management experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Housing Specialist certification required within six (6) months. Ongoing updated certifications will be required.

 

Valid Texas State Driver’s License required.

 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled

 

Explanation of Hiring Process:

Thank you for your interest in job opportunities with the Dallas Housing Authority.  All applications for open posted positions must be submitted via on-line at www.dhantx.com. No on-line applications will be accepted after the noted closing date on the announcement. We encourage you to visit our website often to view and apply for vacant positions with the agency.

 

DHA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all employees and applicants are treated equally without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

Applicants are considered for all positions, and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual preference, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, familial status or age.

We perform drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks on all individuals offered a position at Dallas Housing Authority.


All offers of employment are conditional upon verification of information obtained as the result of DHA's investigation and testing.

Any misstatement or omission of a fact relevant to original appointment or nature of work assignment will result in dismissal later.

Answer every question.

 

Applicant Notice:
Only one (1) position can be applied for on an application.

All sections of the application must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Any request for information on the application that does not apply, the applicant should write “N/A” in that field.

A Resume will not be substituted for completing the Employment History section on the application.
A P.O. Box address will not be accepted for the address. The Application will not be processed without a physical street address.

 

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