Housing Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Onsite
Hours: daytime
Hourly Rate: $23.00
**Start date is WEDNESDAY 09/02/26**

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to provide entry-level professional human resources support to

County departments as assigned, including recruitment, staffing, classification and compensation

administration, and policy and procedure administration.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude

them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties

may be required and assigned.

Reviews requests to fill positions; conducts routine talent search efforts; posts job openings

receives and screens candidate applications; and forwards qualified applications to appropriate

staff.

Coordinates onboarding for selected candidates; contacts department heads to provide hiring and

start date information; drafts and sends approved offer letters new hires to coordinate the pre-

employment process, orientation activities and official start dates; and provides related information

regarding benefits, work locations and contact information.

Assists in administering compensation and classification plan; assists with conducting wage,

salary, and benefits surveys and performing desk audits to validate job responsibilities; may

updates and/or maintain class specifications; makes recommendations regarding the allocation and

reallocation of positions; and processes salary adjustments and increases as necessary.

May administer and coordinate skills testing for administrative support and semi-skilled

classifications and maintain related records and assists customers with application process.

Conducts internal equity assessments and recommends starting salaries for entry-level and other

classifications; reviews salary requests, and assists with interpreting regulations, policies, and

laws.

Provides information and consultation to employees, management and the public concerning

human resources programs, policies and procedures, and interpretation and application of laws and

regulations within the scope of assignment; receives and responds to inquiries; conducts research;

provides technical analysis; and makes appropriate recommendations with guidance of higher-

level staff.

Researches, compiles, and/or monitors administrative, statistical data or other metrics pertaining

to department operations; summarizes and performs complex data analysis, and prepares reports

and open records requests; and researches department files, database records, internet sites,

hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.

Serves as liaison with HR Business Unit on applicant tracking system administration and technical

issues.

Provides support with recruitment outreach efforts such as attending job fairs, sourcing

appropriate, and provide support to other Generalists.

Maintains confidentiality in performing job responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field required; previous human resources

experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which

provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Company Description

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