Program Analyst II (Housing Development Specialist II - HRD)

JOB HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

DEPARTMENTHousing Development Specialist II The Housing and Revitalization Department is seeking to fill a Housing Development Specialist II position. This is an intermediate level program analyst level, which performs a full range of professional analyst assignments. The Housing Development Specialist II will work closely with the program manager to outline or discuss possible problem areas and define objectives, plans, priorities, and deadlines. Under general supervision, the Housing Development Specialist is responsible for supporting long-term recovery efforts through the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to directly serve identified residents impacted by the disaster with eligible home repairs. Located within the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department's (HRD).The Housing Development Specialist II directly serves individuals eligible for the Private Sewer Repair Program. Providing a high level of customer service, the Housing Development Specialist works one-on-one with residents in the program area providing community outreach and assistance with program application and participation. As the participants' primary point of contact, the Housing Development Specialist assists program participants in getting services. This position takes increased responsibility for data collection, reporting, streamlining services and coordination.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Develops, administers, monitors or evaluates economic and community development programs, grants and/or contracts for conformance, effectiveness and timeliness.

Attends meetings of other governmental agencies, business, and community groups as assigned and summarizes discussion and action items; drafts responses to requests for informationAssists in drafting proposed statements of work, requests for proposals, and requests for qualificationsUpon award of contracts, tracks contractor performanceCollaborates and participates with the Office of Contracting and Procurement in the coordination of the bid process with other staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure bids are obtained in a timely mannerPerforms cost estimates for required rehabilitation, modernization, and/or structural repairs and ensures that work is in compliance with program guidelines and/or HUD requirementsResponds to HUD monitoring findings as a result of periodic auditsManages and provides oversight over the utilization of various City tax abatements, primarily regarding housing and mixed-use developmentsInspects potential and ongoing projects to ensure they have met Housing Quality Standards and other building quality standards including audit for completion, requirements for minimum health and safety standards, and mechanical, engineering, and technical standardsProvides assistance to agencies/departments in preparing for internal and external HUD audits and maintains internal record inventory system providing ease of access as audit requests are madeReports to management about asset utilization and audit results and recommends changes in operations and financial activitiesEnforces Federal and local labor relations regulations, including but not limited to the Davis-Bacon related actsReviews payroll reports and worksheets for labor compliance to meet certain grant requirementsServes as liaison with grantors, grant recipients, grant sub-recipients, and assigned neighborhoods to clarify, interpret, and resolve issuesResponds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaintsPerforms special projects and other duties as assignedWhile this role typically follows regular business hours, flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed is required based on project demands and business needs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Evaluation PlanInterview:

70%

Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications:

30%Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.

P:

100%Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points:

0 - 15 points

Detroit Residency Credit:

15 pointKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBilingual - English and Spanish, preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication skillsPersonable, positive demeanor with a customer service orientationExperience with data entry; ability to perform detailed case management and trackingExperience with spreadsheets and document creationAble to adapt easily to changesDemonstrates professionalism and a desire for excellenceFamiliar with CRM tools such as Smartsheets, Neighborly, Box, Microsoft Suite etc.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.