HIRING INTERVIEW IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2015
SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
FINAL FILING DATE: JUNE 3, 2015 AT 5:00 PM
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under direction, performs technical and analytical duties and responsibilities related to affordable housing, community services, and community development programs, projects, and activities. This opening is in the Housing and Community Action Programs Department.
Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level classification within a series consisting of Housing and Community Programs Specialist I and Housing and Community Programs Specialist II. The incumbent in this classification is distinguished from the Housing and Community Programs Specialist II by the complexity of the programs, projects, and activities that may be assigned to the latter. Incumbents in the Housing and Community Programs Specialist I class may be advanced to the Housing and Community Programs Specialist II class after completing a minimum of two years of satisfactory performance as a Housing and Community Programs Specialist I and assignment of the more complex programs, projects, and activities.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The following are job duties typically performed by employees in this classification. Not all of the job duties listed are necessarily performed by each incumbent in this classification.
Prepares, processes, and recommends approval of housing rehabilitation or first-time homebuyer loans to lower income property owners; seeks out and informs applicants regarding the housing rehabilitation and first-time homebuyer loan programs; reviews applicant loan applications; screens applicants for program eligibility; arranges for appraisals, pest inspections, and lead based paint inspections; works with Housing Rehabilitation Specialist to determine housing rehabilitation requirements; researches title documents; makes determinations regarding appropriate financing; makes presentations to Housing Loan Committee for loan approval; prepares all loan documents; monitors all construction payments; monitors construction projects; may prepare and record Notice of Completion; receives and closes out all case files when project is complete.
Prepares reports, prepares payment requests, monitors grant expenditures, performs loan servicing duties, prepares lower level National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) review and prepares appropriate documents, assists senior staff with community services programs and community facilities program, and assists Housing and Community Programs Specialist II with business assistance loan program.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: General knowledge of real estate lending; means of marketing and public promotion; basic loan accounting practices; general knowledge of government affordable housing, community development, and social services programs; and effective communication skills.
Ability to: Learn the objectives and requirements of government-funded affordable housing, community services, and community development programs; analyze financial packages and prepare complete loan files; evaluate title and loan-to-value real estate issues; deal cooperatively and communicate effectively with co-workers and the general public; maintain accurate financial records; perform research; work well under time constraints; and operate a personal computer.
These standards are typically attained with one year or more of experience as a loan officer in a lending institution or government housing program; as a title officer handling the more complex real estate cases; or working in a government housing, community service, or community development program.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
It is also required for the employee to operate a motor vehicle, computer, telephone, and fax machine on a regular basis; to occasionally remove and replace files from cabinets; and to occasionally speak to large groups.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES:
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on June 3, 2015. A cover letter and/or resume will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “See/Refer to Resume,” or “See Attached.” Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/shasta/default.cfm or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348 – Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
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