Careers

All positions listed here are full-time positions, working during first shift hours unless otherwise indicated. While we are an “at will” employer, all positions require employees to successfully complete a six (6) month probationary period. Click on the job below to see full job details.

We are unable to return phone calls or provide status updates due to the volume of responses. Should your qualifications best meet our needs, you will be contacted within six weeks for an interview. If not contacted, we will retain your information for one year in our active files.

HCV Administrative Clerk

Waukegan Housing Authority is looking for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Clerk. Under the direction of the HCV Supervisor, the HCV Administrative Clerk will be responsible for rent and utilities calculations, and review and verification of residents for the Housing Authority. Employee exercises considerable judgment and initiative in carrying out day-to-day responsibilities subject to…

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FAQs

A: If you’re interested in applying for an open position, please complete an employment application, and submit your resume and salary history. Applications are available online, by email or at our General Offices. Completed applications and other required documents can be submitted online, by email, or delivered or mailed to our General Offices.

Applications are accepted for open positions only.

A: In order to be considered for an open position, all application materials must be received on or before the application deadline. Materials postmarked but not received by the application deadline will be considered as late.

A: If you’ve applied for a position with a posted application deadline, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application. Candidates selected for an interview can expect to receive a call within two or three weeks of the application deadline. If you are not selected for an interview, you will not receive additional information outside of the acknowledgement email or letter.

A: Yes, you must be at least 18 years old in order to be considered for employment.

A: If you are selected for an interview, you can expect to receive a call within two to three weeks of the application deadline. After the scheduled interviews are completed, we check a minimum of two work related references for each candidate of interest. If the position requires a college degree, you will be asked to supply a copy of your college transcripts. Offers of employment are extended contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check and driver’s license verification, as well as a drug screen.

A: The following is a list of some of the benefits offered to full-time employees. Part-time and temporary employees are also eligible for limited benefits.

  • Securian Pension Program
  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Vision Discounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation/Paid Holidays

A: No, we do not have a residency requirement.