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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.484 HOUSING TECHNICIAN 20100223DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES COUNTY OF KAUAI HOUSING TECHNICIAN 1.484 Duties Summary: Performs a variety of technical support services relative to community development and housing programs for the County; provides technical assistance to ensure compliance with program rules and regulations; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: A position in this class performs under general supervision and is responsible to independently perform a variety of technical support duties related to multi- program eligibility determinations and the coordination of County Housing loan programs. Essential duties include interacting with clients and the general public, interpreting and explaining program requirements, and related regulations, rules and policies. Examples of Duties: Performs a wide -range of technical work related to federal CDBG and HOME Program grant compliance and the County's Home Buyer Programs; monitors income eligibility of beneficiaries for grantee projects and programs and privately managed County rental projects by conducting field inspections and reviewing compliance; interviews applicants and recommends eligibility for program participation; participates in the preparation of loan documents and contract documents for community development and housing programs; assists program managers and housing coordinators with purchase closings, mortgage loans, and repurchase transactions; disseminates information to interested individuals or groups for community development and housing programs; participates in outreach program activities, and provides information, answers general questions and distributes materials; operate a motor vehicle to conduct site visits as required. Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class: Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and three (3) years of office clerical HOUSING TECHNICIAN 2 1.484 experience that included records and file maintenance, preparation of reports, document processing, and public contact, which included experience assisting in a variety of administrative matters, such as maintaining financial and other records, compiling statistics and data, handling and adjusting complaints, and explaining materials. License requirement: Possession of an appropriate valid motor vehicle operator's license, as required. Knowledge of: laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, fundamental terminology relating to HUD income limit regulations and technical guidance for determining income eligibility; home buyer programs and services; office practices and procedures; the purpose and use of standard office machines and personal computer software applications; basic principles and practices of public relations; grammar, spelling and word usage. Ability to: maintain records; deal tactfully and effectively with others; work cooperatively with others; understand, interpret and explain pertinent laws, ordinances, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and other operational requirements; understand and follow oral and written instructions; input and retrieve data from a computer system; operate office machines and equipment; compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately; file materials accurately; and perform arithmetic computations. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards necessary and proper for performance of the duties. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This is the first specification approved for the new class HOUSING TECHNICIAN effective March 1, 2010. APPROVED: FEB 23 2010 i i rl:;; �4 e 7; �� � Date MALCOLM C. FEANANDEZ Director of Personnel Services