Housing and Community Services Technician I/II at City of Vacaville – Vacaville, California

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The City of Vacaville is accepting applications for Housing and Community Services Technician I/II. This role combines meaningful work with the opportunity to make a difference in your community. You'll help connect low-income families to housing assistance programs, guide applicants through the process and foster positive relationships with tenants, landlords, and property managers. From performing Housing Quality Standards inspections to coordinating engaging community events like wellness fairs, no two days are the same. It's a rewarding role that blends problem-solving, customer service and community outreach to create lasting impacts.

Current Salary and Benefits Information:
Housing and Community Services Technician I - $57,283 - $69,628
Housing and Community Services Technician II - $63,029 - $76,613
Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
• Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
• Deferred compensation plan with City contribution, no employee match required
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account

**Please see our generous benefits package here**

For a complete job description, salary and benefit information, please click on the following links:
Housing and Community Services Technician I
Housing and Community Services Technician II
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, people-focused role and thrives on creating a supportive and inclusive community. The ideal candidate will have:

• Passion for helping people and making a positive impact on the community.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to handle inquiries and explain program details.
• A knack for building relationships with diverse groups, including clients, landlords, and social service agencies.
• Problem-solving expertise to navigate challenges and find solutions for clients.
• A commitment to fairness, tact, and diplomacy when addressing sensitive or challenging situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:

Housing and Community Services Technician I

Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.

Experience: Three years of experience in general clerical work required. Experience in Housing Authority or Social/Human Services Agency preferred. Ability to communicate in Spanish is desirable.

Housing and Community Services Technician II

Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent is required. Two years of college level course work including social sciences, mathematics, business administration and/or related courses of study is desirable.

Completion of courses in Housing Quality Standards, Occupancy Standards and Eligibility Standards are required. These training courses are typically offered by Housing Industry professionals, associations and consultants.

Completion of a course in Family Self-Sufficiency is desirable.

Experience: Two years of housing program eligibility determination experience equivalent to that of Housing and Community Services Technician I.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 prior to 5:30 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2025.

IMPORTANT: Contact with candidates will primarily be via email. Make sure you list a current email that you check regularly with your application. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet. For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.

Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include education and employment verifications, Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review), DMV record review, medical exam and credit report review.