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Home My WebLink About2.293 PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV 20220822PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.293 Class Specifications for the Class: PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV SR-26, BU-13 Duties Summary: Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating the operation of the County's Housing and Community Development Program; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility for performing the most complex project development and coordinative work in one or more of the functional areas of the overall Housing and Community Development Program; assists the Housing Administrator in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of the County's housing program. 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).  Studies and analyzes Federal, State and County laws, directives, guides and instructions on the kinds and sources of Federal assistance which are available for local use;  Participates in the short- and long-range planning of housing on Kauai with private and government entities, testifies before the Land Use Commission, Planning Commission, County Council and at public meetings;  Researches suitable housing sites, innovative building techniques, development and buyer financing, affordability, user demand and acceptance trends and growth projection;  Participates with other county departments/council and developers in negotiations for contributions to housing program;  Develops and implements cooperative inter and intra governmental programs for maximizing benefits from Federal assistance;  Assists and advises housing committees and community organizations in developing housing programs for designated areas; PART I PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV 2 2.293  Preparation of project feasibility analysis with method of acquiring site control, development schedule and budget and justifiable marketing projections;  Participates in negotiations with architectural, engineering, planning, financial, sales, property management, insurance and building firms and institutions to carry out development of County housing projects, including the preparation of specifications and plans, preparation of specifications and plans, preparation of contracts and securing interior development funds;  Assures that all time schedules are met and that work on each development proceeds on a timely basis;  Periodically prepares status reports on assigned projects indicating construction and sales activities, cash requirements, timetables for completion, etc.;  Develops and conducts marketing program for the sale of units in the department's projects;  Designs, implements, and monitors home sales program for the county including applicant qualifications, restrictions, and conditions;  Acts as County's sales agent with attorney's office;  Establishes prices, monitors cost, and acquires funding, works with outside brokers, lenders, escrow companies and insurance agents;  Prepares grant application for County housing programs;  Prepares feasibility reports;  Speaks to groups and individuals;  Drafts appropriate correspondence and reports;  Maintains records; and  Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Federal, State and County laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing public housing; public relations; property development; public and private financing; principles, methods and techniques which apply to public housing; research methods and techniques; and report writing. PART I PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV 3 2.293 Ability to: Read, comprehend, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing public housing and/or community development; plan, organize and coordinate work; obtain and analyze data; maintain records; present ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with others. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV, which was approved on September 2, 1986, amended on June 20, 2014, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: August 22, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.293 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV SR-26, BU-13 Training & Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in public or business administration, economics, psychology, sociology, political science, or a related field, and  three (3) years of specialized work experience;  one (1) year of work experience which included feasibility analysis, coordination of financing and administration of engineering and other contractual agreements; and  one (1) year of supervisory experience. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Professional work experience which demonstrates a working knowledge of housing or property management activities. Qualifying Supervisory Work Experience: Professional work experience which includes planning, directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and scheduling subordinate work; and training and developing new employees. 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 public or business administration, economics, psychology, sociology, political science, or a related field or education credits in public or PART II PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV 2 2.293 business administration, economics, psychology, sociology, 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 public or business administration, economics, psychology, sociology, 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). A master’s degree or PhD in public or business administration, economics, psychology, sociology, political science, or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A. Successful completion of semester credits specific in public or business administration, economics, psychology, sociology, political science, or a related field leading towards a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree from an accredited college or university, may be substituted up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. A Master’s degree in public or business administration, economics, psychology, sociology, political science, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. C. A Doctorate’s degree in public or business administration, economics, psychology, sociology, political science, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience 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 PART II PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV 3 2.293 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 This is an amendment to the specification for the class, PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV, which was approved on September 2, 1986, amended on June 20, 2014, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: August 22, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources