POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester invites applications for : Community Development Specialist

Community Development

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

It takes us all working together

Nature of Work

Under the direction of the Manager of Housing & Neighborhood Services this role is responsible for facilitating housing projects and programs, administering loan programs, analyzing and administering housing policies, securing funding, and implementing communication and engagement strategies.

Rate of Pay :

$26.12 per hour with advancement to $32.72 per hour.

Limited Term Appointment

This is a limited-term position that is available until December 31, 2024 and is contingent upon the availability of allocated funds, as well as favorable performance by the incumbent.

At the end of this time, the position will be eliminated unless the City elects ongoing continuation.

Please apply before May 8th to have your application considered for this opening.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment or location.

• Assist with a variety of housing projects and sites in the City of Rochester
• Review sites plans for compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Prepare documents for the execution of environmental reviews.
• Administers home ownership creation program.
• Complete third party income verifications for applicants of single family rehabilitation loan programs.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to the Community Development Block Grant
• Prepare funding applications, ensure compliance, and administer programs that support housing initiatives.
• Prepare reports for City leadership including boards and city council.
• Assist staff with analysis, data editing, map creation and web application updates.
• Customer Service
• Answer incoming telephone calls and electronic communications to resolve customer needs and / or direct customers to appropriate teammates as necessary.
• Organizes special community development events and develops supporting marketing, communication, and education strategies.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Essential Functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A high school diploma AND one year of employment experience

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills
• Experience with income verification
• Experience with environmental review compliance

If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of : office practices and procedures; accounting practices and procedures; payroll processing; data entry operations, applications, and software including all Microsoft Office programs, Acela, and Laserfiche;

grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and sentence structure; and local ordinances related to zoning, building, and land use development codes.

Skill in : communicating with customers through various mediums; the use of simple accounting; the use of standard office equipment;

providing excellent customer service in a professional manner; and effectively interacting with teammates, departments, management, outside agencies and the general public.

• Ability to : handle frequent interruptions; present a positive image of the agency; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external customers;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships; work as part of a team; work self-directed, be detail-oriented and well-organized;
• exercise independent judgment and initiative; follow instructions and prescribed procedure; maintain records; make accurate calculations and provide accounting procedures;

perform alphabetical and numerical filing; and demonstrate flexibility and respond to changing requirements and job assignments.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2 / 3 or more of the time), frequently (1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1 / 3 of the time) are noted below :

Continuous demands : sitting, fine dexterity

Frequent demands : standing, walking

Occasional demands : crouching, bending, reaching, carrying, kneeling

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include : sight, hearing and touch.

Last updated : 2024-05-01