Careers at AHA

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To apply for a position, follow the instructions in the job announcement and submit all required job application documents by the posted deadline. All positions require a job application form to be completed; click the button below to access the job application form. Please limit resumes to no more than 3 pages and include months and years of employment; cover letters should be limited to 2 pages. Applicants should include all employment history in their resume and application form, including any outside employment that they intend to continue if hired by AHA. Applicants who reach the final stages of the interview process and are being considered for a job offer will be required to fill out conflict of interest and outside employment forms.

Applications are screened for minimum qualifications listed in the postings and only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview. AHA regrets that, due to the large number of responses we receive in response to job postings, AHA is only able to contact those candidates that are selected for an interview. While AHA’s posted Pay Schedule shows 5 steps in the salary range for most positions, applicants should note that AHA generally seeks to hire at steps 1-3, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Eligibility for subsequent step increases is reviewed at the end of the probationary period and at the time of annual performance evaluations.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda is committed to making reasonable efforts to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you have a request for ADA accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@alamedahsg.org, or by phone at: (510) 747-4362, or TTY/TRS:711.

About the recruitment process:

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) recruitment process generally consists of the following steps for permanent hires. The interview process may differ for temporary hires, for exempt staff positions, or in circumstances in which an outside recruiter is being used. The specific order below may also differ depending on the type of position and number of candidates. AHA reserves the right to interview candidates as they apply.

1. Application: Candidates fill out the AHA application and submit answers to supplemental questions (if required). Candidates are asked to closely read the job description before applying. AHA’s website is also a useful resource. 
2. First interview: This is usually held via online video, for roughly 30-45 minutes.
3. Online Testing – Candidates complete online testing through an AHA vendor. Candidates should watch for this in their email. This may be sent before or after the first interview. 
4. Second interview – This is held in person at our offices at 701 Atlantic Avenue and a written test that is specific to the position is also done at the same time. Candidates should allow 2 hours in total. (Note: for some positions, a third interview or tour of the properties is held).
5. References: Three references are required.These may be checked before the first or second interview. Please include prior supervisors in your list of references. 
6. Offer: Conditional offers are made in writing by HR. Generally, offers are time limited (2 business days). 
7. Background check: This is done after acceptance of the offer and before the start date.  
8. Start date: New hires start on Monday (unless Monday is a holiday). The start date is usually no sooner than 2 weeks from the offer date. If a candidate needs a later start date, they should indicate that in the application form. 

If you have questions, please email HR@alamedahsg.org