PUBLIC HOUSING MODERNIZATION SPECIALIST
Public Housing Modernization Specialist is a local-government title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
On paper it calls for a bachelor's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree.
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Public Housing Modernization Specialist is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, meets and confers with public housing management officials and tenant association representatives to coordinate the planning, development and implementation of public housing modernization programs; does other related duties.
Examples of work
Meets with tenant representatives and public housing management officials to discuss and determine project costs. Meets with architectural engineering personnel regarding the preparation of plans and specifications for modernization projects. Reviews progress of modernization projects; requests and arranges for appropriate inspections. Complies and evaluates cost data, and prepares budget requests for modernization projects. Confers with contractors, public housing management officials, and representatives of tenant associations regarding problems relative to the modernization program. Issues requisitions for needed materials and supplies. Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties. Prepares progress and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Establishes and maintains essential records and files. Develops liaison and maintains harmonious working relationships with other involved in the work of the unit. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the factors to be considered in determining housing modernization costs. Knowledge of the methods used to inspect and determine the maintenance and repair work necessary for housing modernization projects. Ability to compile and evaluate cost data. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to prepare progress and other reports. Ability to confer with and maintain harmonious working relationships with other involved in the work of the unit. Ability to review and identify progress in housing modernization projects. Ability to establish and maintain records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience in the management of real estate or public housing projects or in the building construction structural trades field. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.