Neighborhood Services Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration or related field; and 

• Two years of experience coordinating and administering federal grant-funded programs in any of the following areas: housing rehabilitation, homeowner assistance, homeless assistance, business development or capital improvement, gang intervention or similar law enforcement programs and services. 

• Equivalency: Six years of experience coordinating and administering federal grant-funded programs in any of the following areas: housing rehabilitation, homeowner assistance, homeless assistance, business development or capital improvement, gang intervention or similar law enforcement programs and services. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record. Must obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license. 

The following certifications are not required to obtain the job, however, a minimum of two certifications must be completed and maintained within two years of hire or reclassification. 

• Housing Specialist or Housing Quality Standards certification (HQS) 

• Home Energy Rater certification 

• Grants Writer certification 

• Housing Development Finance Professional 

Knowledge of: 

• Knowledge of the principles, practices of general public administration, administration of housing rehabilitation, federal grants administration and modern construction methods/practices in order to perform the essential function of the position. 

• Americans with Disabilities Act 

• State Prevailing Wage and Federal Davis-Bacon law requirements 

• State and Federal Housing Programs (Tax Credits, HOME/LIHTF) 

• Federal Environmental Review Process 

• Fair Housing regulations 

• Federal entitlement programs 

• HUD Section 3 compliance and reporting 

• Minimum Property Standards 

Skill: 

• Analytical abilities are required to make sound, logical interpretation of codes and regulations. Many interpretations and decisions must be made quickly; sound judgment required to act in best interest of the City. 

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with internal staff, citizens, contractors and/or government agencies in such areas as supervising project work, responding to citizens questions and consulting with others. 

Physical and Mental Abilities: 

• Work requires sustained periods of mental and visual concentration, working under pressure of deadlines and continual interruptions in concentration. 

• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. 

• Ability to Interpret, apply, explain and enforce applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. 

• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, recommend best options and implement approved solutions. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Works in a normal office and field environment; travel from site to site; requires entry into substandard buildings, homeless encampments, and challenged neighborhoods. 

• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment. 

• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15* pounds unassisted.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading. 

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. 

• Regular and timely attendance is required. 

BACKGROUND PROCESSESS & PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

Candidates for this position are subject to a Pre-employment screening. Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to: Local and State Criminal History Check; Federal Criminal History Check via submission of fingerprints, and a drug screen.

This class specification may not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.  Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodations for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant as possible.
**NRS 286.042
NV PERS Official Policy 11.6