Community Development Specialist

Are you a highly organized, self-motivated professional with a passion for teamwork and a commitment to serve our Nash County community? If so, our Grants and Intergovernmental Relations department is seeking a dedicated go-getter like you to join our team as a Community Development Specialist. 

An employee in this class works independently to perform a variety of responsible administrative and program support duties. This position also performs a variety of administrative support and technical support duties associated with housing and grant programs within the County. Typically positions in the class are responsible for administrative support, records processing, operation of computer technology, using related software programs and related offices duties. Work includes greeting the public, answering questions and providing customer services; typing or data entry, and creating and maintaining accurate files and records. Administrative duties require tact and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential matters in the program areas. Customer service includes answering complex questions requiring a thorough knowledge of the department's regulations and procedures. Work requires independence and initiative in activities and may include providing technical assistance. Work has a strong variety and demands on time, schedule, and priority setting; sound judgment is required in performing the responsibilities

• Department Receptionist: manages the department's phone lines, returning calls, greets visitors; answers or refer inquiries; directs visitors; maintains security; and, performs related duties.
• Department Administrative Support Specialist: provides general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying; maintaining and internal-auditing the electronic and hard copy files and filing systems to ensure they are current, accurate and complete; opens, sorts and distributes incoming correspondence; maintains office supplies; processes invoices; purchasing; resolves administrative issues with appropriate personnel (such as copier, maintenance, computer, phone, finance); prepares and modifies documents including meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, emails, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, etc.; schedules and coordinates meetings and appointments; makes travel arrangements; and, performs related duties.
• Community Development Specialist: coordinates housing programs (such as Urgent Repair, Single-Family Rehabilitation, and Community Development Block Grant), including such activities as: marketing; responding to inquiries; maintaining a database of housing assistance requests; intake and processing of applications; assisting the public, visitors, and clients; income calculations; determining program eligibility; working with consultants, rehabilitation specialists, etc.; project administration; preparing reports; maintaining a database of assisted units; and, performs related duties.
• Assist with various activities related to the department, such as: marketing; responding to inquiries; working with participants, presenters, vendors, maintenance, volunteers, etc.; setup and cleanup for sessions and graduation; updating agenda materials; maintaining spreadsheets; and other related responsibilities.
• Assist with grant-related requirements and activities (including research, administration, grant reimbursement requests, etc.).  This includes fair housing and language access requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
   

Additional Job Duties
 

• Occasionally serves as receptionist for the County Manager's Office.
• Some hours required outside the normal work schedule (i.e., related events, training, etc.)
  
   

• Strong work ethic.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Handles confidential or sensitive technical information in an appropriate manner.
  
• Ability to perform responsible administrative support tasks independently based on oral or written instructions.
  
• Ability to work independently on responsible administrative support tasks.
  
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge of housing and community development programs.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, customers and the general public.
  
• Ability to prioritize, organize and carryout multiple assignments and projects.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  
• Ability to interpret federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations related to housing programs to ensure compliance.
  
   

• HS diploma or equivalent and 5 years of administrative support experience.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
• Knowledge of operating standard office equipment.
  
• Must have valid NC Driver's License.
  
   

Salary : $40,047