HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.036 HOUSING ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST I 20211101PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 3.036
Class Specifications for the Class:
HOUSING ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST I
SR-16, BU-13
Duties Summary:
Performs as a trainee in the County's housing rental assistance program; receives
orientation and on-the-job training in the objectives, policies and procedures, techniques,
laws, methodology and work processes of agency programs; and performs other related
duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is an entry-level trainee class that provides an introduction to the applicable
principles and laws, policies and procedures, guidelines, and work processes of housing
rental assistance programs.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
• Receives orientation and on-the-job training in the basic functions and objectives
of agency assistance programs;
• Learns the applicable principles, techniques, laws, regulations, internal policies
and work processes for one or more functional areas of the agency;
• Observes professional housing staff and assists with simple tasks that provide
insight and knowledge in the application of appropriate policies, procedures, work
processes and techniques; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Basic research methods and techniques; problem solving methods and techniques;
and report writing.
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Ability to:
Learn the philosophy, principles, concepts, and work processes pertinent to the
housing assistance program; learn, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and
procedures of the program; obtain and analyze data; maintain records; communicate
effectively orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with others; and establish and
maintain effective working relationships with others.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class HOUSING ASSISTANCE
SPECIALIST I, which was approved on February 24, 2003, and is to be substituted for that
specification.
Approved: November 1, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 3.036
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
HOUSING ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST I
SR-16, BU-13
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in business or public
administration, economics, psychology, political science or a related field.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two
(2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:
A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
B. Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or
diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15
semester credits = 6 months).
Specialized professional work experience in in business or public administration, economics,
psychology, political science or a related field or education credits in business or public
administration, economics, psychology, political science or a related field can be substituted
for up to four (4) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:
A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor's or master’s degree.
B. Successful completion of semester credits specific to business or public
administration, economics, psychology, political science or a related field leading to a
degree or diploma from an accredited community college, trades school, college, or
university (15 semester credits = 6 months of experience).
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A Master’s degree or PhD in business or public administration, economics, psychology,
political science or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class HOUSING ASSISTANCE
SPECIALIST I, which was approved on February 24, 2003, and is to be substituted for that
specification.
Approved: November 1, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources