Housing & Community Development Specialist I

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Title: Housing & Community Development Specialist I

Department: Planning Services

Division/Office: CDBG Section

Grade 2116; Hourly position; Category: Classified; Job Code: HCDS;

Rev.:07/01/2021

Page 1 of 2

This Class Description does not constitute an employment agreement

between the Kent County Levy

Court and an employee and is subject to change by the County as its

needs change. Page 1

555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901

General Description

The purpose of this position is to assist with the implementation of the

CDBG Housing

rehabilitation program and other community development projects.

This position works under general supervision, independently developing

work methods and

sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the

time spent working in this

Position. Management May Assign Additional Functions As Necessary.

• Prepares applications for assistance for qualifying Kent County
  
  

residents.

• Research mortgages, liens, property ownership, etc.
• Assists 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.

• Research if properties approved for grants are clear of liens.
• Assists in performing initial housing inspection.
• Compiles a report of all investigations including a statement of
  
  

specific work to be included in

project.

• Performs related work as required.
  
  

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.

Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background

investigation. Must maintain a

positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that

promotes harmonious

relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of

pay required.

Title: Housing & Community Development Specialist I

Department: Planning Services

Division/Office: CDBG Section

Grade 2116; Hourly position; Category: Classified; Job Code: HCDS;

Rev.:07/01/2021

Page 2 of 2

This Class Description does not constitute an employment agreement

between the Kent County Levy

Court and an employee and is subject to change by the County as its

needs change. Page 2

555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901

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 norma l

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