Housing and Community Development Specialist V - SR-24

County of Hawaii (HI)•Kailua Kona, HI

69d

About The Position

Performs complex project development and coordinative work in one of the functional program areas of the County's housing, community development, fair housing, disaster assessment, existing housing, and workforce development program; may supervise other professionals in the performance of project/program activities; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate full-time vacancy with the Office of Housing and Community Development - Community Development Division in Kailua-Kona. (Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.) This position is exempt from civil service.

Requirements

graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
four (4) years of professional work experience in housing, community development, program management, workforce development activities, or project coordination which shall have included feasibility analysis, coordination of financing, and administration of engineering and other contractual requirements, of which
two (2) years shall have included program/project management activities or the education and promotion of public awareness of fair housing laws, and
possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)
Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript or credential evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official transcript or credential evaluation to your application.)
Knowledge of: principles and practices of public administration and social services; interviewing techniques; Federal, State, or local laws applicable to the functional area assigned; principles and practices of supervision; public relations; research and statistical methods; and report writing.
Ability to: read, comprehend, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the functional area assigned; plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinates; evaluate effectiveness of the program and recommend improvements; obtain and analyze data; maintain records; present ideas clearly, concisely and effectively, orally and/or in writing; and deal tactfully and effectively with others.
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

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates large and complex development projects/programs involving multiple phases having a large number and variety of units, with multiple funding sources and a large budget.
Negotiates with architectural, engineering, financial, sales, property management, and building construction firms and institutions.
Coordinates and oversees the acquisition of land.
Prepares requests for proposals; evaluates proposals and recommends selection on the basis of County's needs.
Assures that all time schedules are met and that work on each development proceeds on a timely basis.
Coordinates approval requirements of various governmental departments and agencies including the drafting of resolutions and ordinances.
Assists in acquisition negotiations with property owners.
Serves as liaison between the parties involved, between OHCD and other governmental agencies and other parties.
Prepares materials and information relating to assigned activities/projects for presentation to the Hawai`i County Housing Agency (HCHA), Hawai`i County Workforce Development Board, Hawai`i County Youth Council, or other organizations.
Plans, coordinates, and implements the County's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program.
Conducts monitoring to ensure program compliance.
Works with various County and private agencies to draft proposals, narratives, and State and Federal loan and grant applications.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
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.