COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
This is a shared position under the supervision of the Director of Community and Neighborhood Services, and Community and Economic Development. This position will assist in office management, policy analysis of the Block Grant Program, and compliance with federal guidelines. Serves in various capacities to the Neighborhood Associations of Muskegon (NAM) Citizens District Council (CDC), and the Rental Rehabilitation Program. Responsible for reviewing housing assistance applications, the management of office information systems (IDIS), and oversees the contractor's list.
REQUIRED MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Planning, Public Relations, or related field OR Associate Degree plus 2 years of experience in appropriate work experience considered.
- A minimum of 1 year of land disposition/acquisition, and/or intake specialist/caseload or social service experience wherein the typical duties listed are experienced.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION PARTS AND WEIGHTS
Oral Examination: 100%
Employees in this position are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 517M ,Clerical Unit.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, the promotion or transfer is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.
THE CITY OF MUSKEGON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THE CITY OF MUSKEGON HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT
RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE