Housing & Community Development Specialist I

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares applications for assistance for qualifying Kent County residents.
• Researches mortgages, liens, property ownership, etc.
• Affords assistance with monitoring all construction, repairs or alterations done on the dwelling by contractors.
• Researches target areas for eligible clients.
• Organizes bid packages, holds pre-bid meetings, and checks contractor references.
• Researches if properties approved for grants are clear of liens.
• Affords assistance in performing initial housing inspection.
• Compiles a report of all investigations including a statement of specific work to be included in project.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by one year of residential construction and remodeling experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Good knowledge of home remodeling practices;
• Good knowledge of state and local building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes and regulations;
• Good knowledge of the various programs provided by the department;
• Ability to deal with contractors and low and moderate income persons;
• Ability to write clear and concise work specifications;
• Ability to conduct research and write reports;
• Mature judgment;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, supervisor, officials, agencies, and the public;
• Working knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications;
• Regular and timely attendance;
• Performance of duties in a safe manner.

Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements

• This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;
• Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, fingering, and grasping;
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels;
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities;
• Physical attendance at work site is required to perform manual tasks, provide immediate service to onsite customers, and supervise or interact with work group;
• Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deduction;
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions.

Special Certifications And License Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must possess or pass ICC Certification Program modules: B1 Residential Building Inspector and Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector within 18 months of hire required to.