Community Development Coordinator

Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 45,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 365,000-population metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, recreation facilities, libraries, golf courses, theaters, art museums, and gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out www.myHKY.com for a virtual, interactive tour of the area, and www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and Life. Well Crafted.

This position is responsible for providing administrative and technical service support to the Office of Business Development including the Business and Community Development, Planning, and Communications Departments.  An incumbent in this position may be classified as a Senior Community Development Coordinator.

· Processes applications for Community Development programs; obtains documentation and information from applicants; determines program eligibility.

· Maintains project files for approved Community Development projects, completes required paperwork; obtains necessary information.

· Monitors ongoing housing rehabilitation projects, acting as liaison between homeowners and contractors.

· Prepares bid packages from written notes; distributes to interested contractors and homeowner. 

· Processes monthly billing statements; maintains computer-based loan information. 

· Prepares documents required to begin work on an approved home. 

· Prepares purchase orders for contract jobs and other expenditures; processes payment requests when submitted.

· Coordinates environmental reviews and other necessary federal requirements for the Community Development Block Grant program.

· Assists the Community Development Specialist with preparation of performance data and reports related to grant programs and other related activities.

 · Prepares and distributes monthly agendas and meeting notifications for the Citizens’ Advisory Committee; maintains minutes of meeting.

 · Prepares and distributes correspondence when necessary.

 · Assists in the preparation of federally required reports; assists in the preparation of grant applications.

 · Assists in the preparation of the annual budget, arranging neighborhood informational meetings, receiving funding requests, monitoring expenditures, and preparing budget amendments. 

· Administers and tracks the budget for Planning, Business Development, Community Development, and Communications Departments. 

· Prepares and submits grant applications and tracking reports for housing grant programs such as the NC Housing Finance Agency Urgent Repair Program.

· Assists the Communications division with tracking expenditures related to the City’s branding and marketing activities.

· Staffs and takes minutes for the Economic and Community Development Functional meeting.

· Staffs community development project meetings and assists with recording/tracking projects. 

· Prepares federal form 1098 Mortgage Interest Statement for homeowners with rehabilitation loans. 

· Answers the office telephone and greets the public as necessary; responds to a variety of requests and provides information.

· Requisitions supplies.

· Processes payroll and personnel related documents.

· Processes invoices and equipment maintenance activities. 

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

· Knowledge of Community Development theory and practices. Attendance at training classes and conferences related to housing and community development such as the Community Development Academy at the School of Government.

· Knowledge of regulatory program requirements.

· Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

· Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices.

· Knowledge of city policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of department policies and procedures.

· Skill in organizing and prioritizing work.

· Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, facsimile machine, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

- Skill in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

· Skill in oral and written communication.

- Skill in customer service and working with the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with an associate's degree in business administration or related field. 

· Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. 

· Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Business and Community Development Manager assigns work in

terms of general instructions. Completed work is spot-checked for compliance with procedures,

accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include funding program guidelines and procedures. These guidelines

are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related administrative and technical duties. Strict guidelines

and regulations contribute to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to provide administrative and technical

service support to the department. Successful performance helps ensure the effective operation

of the department and enhances the public image of the city government.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with elected officials, attorneys, architects,

builders, developers, planners, co-workers, other city employees, representatives of state and

federal agencies, representatives of non-profit organizations, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, provide

services, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, or stooping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Salary : $38,080 - $40,000