Housing and Community Development Specialist I - SR-16

County of Hawai`i•Hilo, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs as a trainee in one of the functional areas of the County's housing, community development and workforce development programs. This is a career ladder position, with the next levels being Housing and Community Development Specialist II (SR-18) and Housing and Community Development Specialist III (SR-20). Persons hired must meet minimum qualifications for the next level, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to advance. This position is exempt from civil service. There is one immediate full-time vacancy with the Office of Housing and Community Development - Existing Housing Division in Hilo. The starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree.
Possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i driver's license (Class 3) or any other comparable driver’s license at time of filing.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and social services, public relations; interviewing techniques; basic research and statistical methods and techniques; report writing.
Ability to learn the principles, methods and techniques pertinent to functional area assigned.
Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the functional area assigned.
Ability to obtain and analyze data.
Ability to maintain records.
Ability to present ideas clearly, concisely and effectively, orally and/or in writing.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency.
Applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Responsibilities

Receives orientation in the basic functions and objectives of the housing, community development, or workforce development program and of the particular specialty area assigned.
Learns the principles, techniques, laws, methodology and processes pertinent to the work.
Becomes familiar with the review, evaluation, and processing of applications for various federal assistance programs.
Becomes familiar with the location and use of various reference and resource materials, files and related records.
Verifies or extracts and compiles pertinent information from various reports, publications and other materials found in appropriate federal, state, city and private sources.
Assists in the tabulation of data involving the use of statistical concepts and formulas common to real estate and financing practices.
Prepares simple narrative reports.
May assist in analyzing findings of researched data.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.