Housing & Community Development Specialist II

GRADE 2118
Pay Range $56,430 - $82,368

General Description

The purpose of this position is to implement the CDBG Housing rehabilitation program and other community development projects. This career ladder series position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Determines whether applicant qualifies for the reviewing application.
  • Prepares applications for assistance for qualifying Kent County residents.
  • Research mortgages, liens, property ownership, etc.
  • Monitors all construction, repairs or alterations done on the dwelling by contractors and verifies completion of work before releasing money to the contractor.
  • Researches target areas for eligible clients.
  • Organizes bid packages, holds pre-bid meetings, and checks contractor references.
  • Ensures that properties approved for grants are clear of liens.
  • Determines work to be completed by visual inspection.
  • Performs initial housing inspection.
  • Compiles a report of all investigations including a statement of specific work to be included in project.
  • Inspects all work to determine contractor compliance with contract.
  • Recommends to supervisor approval of all contractual payments to contractors.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by four (4) years of residential construction and remodeling experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Requirements

Thorough knowledge of home remodeling practices; thorough knowledge of state and local building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes and regulations; thorough knowledge of the various programs provided by the department; ability to deal with contractors and low and moderate income persons; ability to write clear and concise work specifications; ability to conduct research and write reports; mature judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, supervisor, officials, agencies, and the public; working knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner.Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
  • Work requires crawling, reaching, pushing, fingering, grasping, handling, and repetitive motions; voice communications is required for expression or exchanging ideals by means of spoken work levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinction in sound.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; physical attendance at work site is required to perform manual tasks, Provide immediate service to onsite customers and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of a measuring devices, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, observing general surroundings and activities.
  • The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Involves routine and frequent exposure to: Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen. - Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions. - Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife. - Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors. - Traffic; Moving machinery. - Electrical shock; Heights.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  • Must possess and retain ICC Certification Program modules: B1 – Residential Building Inspector and Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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