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Home My WebLink About2.290 PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I 20220822PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.290 Class Specifications for the Class: PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I SR-20, BU-13 Duties Summary: Performs assignments covering one or more functional areas within the County's Housing program; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class involves responsibility for assisting higher-level housing program specialists by performing various housing and community development functions on a regular basis and as a primary work assignment; for example: tenant relations; interviewing and evaluating applicants and tenants; tenant relocation; financial management; general housekeeping and administrative services; rental and occupancy activities; or project development and coordinative work. This class involves responsibility for independently performing assignments covering the full range of housing and community development tasks under general supervision and may supervise technician and clerical personnel. 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). Identifies real and personal property and establishes tenants' responsibilities therefor; Participates in on-the-job and other development activities; Conducts special studies; prepares reports and recommendations on assigned subjects; Interviews, counsels, and provides over-all assistance to applicants of housing projects; Prepares project feasibility analysis with method of acquiring site control, development schedule and budget and justifiable market projections; May assist in the negotiations with architectural, engineering, planning, financial, sales, property management, insurance and building firms and institutions to carry out development of county housing projects, including responsibility for the PART I PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I 2 2.290 preparation of specifications and plans, preparation of contracts and securing interim development funds; Coordinates work done by the above to ensure timely progression of development and verification of periodic payment request per contractual obligations and coordinates various governmental approvals necessary; Monitors builder's obligations during warranty period and evaluates the sequence of events to produce more efficient operation for future projects; Assists in settling disputes between tenant and landlord and refers to appropriate agencies for resolution of disputes; Inspects housing units in conformance with housing quality standards; Prepares inspection reports citing deficiencies and recommends corrective measures; Maintains records and prepares reports as required; Keeps abreast of program policies, requirements, schedules, and memoranda; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: The principles, methods and techniques which apply to housing management; federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing public housing; interviewing principles and techniques; property development; public and private finances; principles, methods and techniques which apply to housing management; sources of information concerning the renting or purchasing of homes; socio-economic factors influencing human behavior; research methods and techniques; and report writing. Ability to: Read, comprehend, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the various functional areas within the county's housing program; 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. PART I PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I 3 2.290 This is an amendment to the specification for the class, PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I, 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 2.290 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I SR-20, 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 two (2) years of specialized work experience. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Professional work experience which demonstrates a working knowledge of housing or property management activities. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a 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 business administration, economics, psychology, sociology, political science, or a related A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a B. Successful completion of semester credits specific to public or business administration, economics, psychology, sociology, political science, or a related field PART II PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I 2 2.290 leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. ss administration, economics, psychology, sociology, 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 university, may be substituted up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. 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. 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 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. PART II PUBLIC HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I 3 2.290 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 I, 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