General Information The Housing Authority of Joliet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage you to apply for a position with our agency. Public Housing Residents and Housing Choice Voucher Participants are strongly encouraged to apply. Come enjoy a wonderful work environment, great benefits and help make a difference in your community. We employ 60 individuals in Joliet with locations throughout the City. Our staff consists of Property Management, Financial, Social Services, Housing Inspections, Technical, Human Resources, Leasing, Skilled/Semi-skilled Maintenance Workers, and more.   We are committed to providing a safe and drug free workplace. Drug testing and criminal background checks are required for all positions. Driving records are checked if the position requires driving. All positions advertised are full time / part time positions, working during the first shift hours unless otherwise indicated. Click here to view open positions 1. How long will my application remain active? Applications are kept on file for one year. During that period, you do not have to submit a new application to apply for any other job posting. Instead, contact the Human Resources office at (815) 727-0611 ext. 141 to notify our staff that you would like to be considered for another opening. An applicant is responsible for contacting us if they wish to be considered for a specific opening. HAJ reserves the right to contact qualified applicants to learn if they have an interest in a job opening. 2. How can I find out about employment opportunities with the Housing Authority of Joliet? Employment opportunity information may be obtained from: •Our web site - www.hajoliet.org •The lobby of our Administrative building at 6 South Broadway Street •Local newspapers 3. When does recruitment for posted positions end? We typically post positions for ten (10) days. HAJ reposts jobs if an insufficient number of qualified applicants have applied for an opening. Once a sufficient applicant pool is created, recruitment for that opening is closed, and no further applications are accepted. HAJ reserves the right to close recruitment for posted positions without notice. 4. How do I apply for employment with HAJ? You may apply one of three ways:  • By completing an application at the HAJ Administrative office, located at 6 South Broadway Street, Joliet.  • By submitting a resume with a cover letter and three (3) letters of reference to:       Housing Authority of Joliet Human Resources Department (Job Code: ___________) 6 South Broadway Street Joliet, IL 60436 email to: employment@hajoliet.org The Housing Authority of Joliet accepts applications only for posted positions. Applications must be submitted before the closing date and time listed in the job posting. 5. What happens after I submit my application? The application is forwarded to the Human Resources (HR) department. The Chief Administrative Officer will review all applications received and forward them to the appropriate manager for further screening. After the manager identifies the applicants to be interviewed, the HR Department contacts the selected candidates to arrange interview appointments. Once a selection is made, HR notifies all interviewed candidates of the decision. 6. How can I find out about the status of my application? The HR Department does not notify applicants if their application was received or if it was received by the closing date. The HR Department will send notification to all applicants after the selection process is completed. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via telephone.