The City of East Palo Alto invites applications for the position of
HOUSING SPECIALIST I-II
(Full-time 1-Year Limited Term)
Pay: Housing Specialist I: $36.66 - $44.56 Hourly
Housing Specialist II: $45.80 – $55.67 Hourly
Plus a great benefits package
Deadline to Apply: Monday, August 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM
The City of East Palo Alto is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, welcoming full-time 1-year limited-term Housing Specialist I-II. The Housing Specialist I/II performs a variety of technical and administrative duties in support of the City’s affordable housing, rent stabilization, and anti-displacement programs. The position supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of housing policies, programs, and projects. The selected candidate will provide information and assistance to residents, property owners, tenants, landlords, and developers, and support the City’s efforts to increase, preserve, and manage affordable housing, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal housing regulations.
This is an open, competitive/ promotional recruitment, meaning that it is open to qualified permanent employees and any other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Two employment lists will be created for internal promotional and an open list of all other, non-current EPA employees. The department may hire at either the I or II level, depending on the skills, certifications, and qualifications held by the pool of applicants.