PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, COMMUNITY SERVICE/PUBLIC HOUSING MODERNIZATION SPECIALIST

Code: 07644 Unknown Unknown

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, performs moderately complex tasks involved in preparing plans for the development, promotion, and implementation of programs to meet community service needs of the entire community; does other related duties as required. 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

Using available information makes an initial survey to determine the social service and other needs of the community. Carries on a continuing survey of existing services for the aging, ascertains gaps in services, and initiates negotiations to expand existing services or to institute needed services not in existence. Acts as coordinator between community groups, public and private agencies, and other groups in developing, maintaining, and/or expanding social service projects such as family counseling, transportation, consumer education, legal assistance, and so forth. Meets with concerned groups to determine their needs and hear their proposals for solutions. Collects and analyzes data to evaluate the practicality and feasibility of new and supplementary programs. Using information obtained from community organizations, county and municipal governments, and statistical data from field staff, develops plans to implement new programs to meet community needs. Organizes data and writes proposals following established guidelines for discussion and approval by all appropriate agencies and groups. Identifies sponsoring organizations and assists them in the design and preparation of proposals for funding programs. Reviews funding proposals to determine their eligibility, completeness, and technical content. Assesses and evaluates project proposals for grants to determine if they meet federal, state, and/or local requirements and if they possess the potential for rendering needed services to any community segment they are designed to serve. Recommends to superior approval, disapproval, or further exploration of the need for service indicated by the proposal as the result of proposal review. Negotiates the preliminary grant and contract terms with appropriate funding agencies for development of programs when directed by supervisory official. Negotiates contractual arrangements with community based organizations who have been provided with federal or state funds to expand existing human service programs for older adults and assists such organizations in the preparation of goals and objectives determining levels of service to be provided and budget preparation, and provides them with ongoing technical assistance. Works in cooperation with other agencies to isolate human service problem areas on the county and/or community level with a view toward implementing new programs. Carries on a continuing analytical study of pertinent legislation implementing programs to meet the needs of the entire community. Works in cooperation with other agencies to isolate problem areas in local communities for implementing new programs for dealing with the entire community. Makes studies to analyze legislation for implementing programs to meet needs of local communities. May assist with the development of special training programs for professionals in the community working with local residents. Acts in a liaison capacity between staff and project operating agencies with regard to implementing social service projects. Represents the agency at various meetings and conferences. Prepares correspondence and reports. 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. 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

Appointees 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. Appointees 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 federal and state programs relating to the field of human and social services, community action, and other areas. Knowledge of current programs offered by foundations and private organizations to deal with community projects. Knowledge of methods and procedures used in submitting funding proposals to the federal government and/or private foundations. Knowledge of socioeconomic and other problems and needs of local communities. Ability to do research in connection with and to assist in submission of proposals for projects to assist communities in meeting needs of their residents. Ability to evaluate community needs. Ability to analyze and evaluate community resources and available services designed to meet the needs of local residents. Ability to assist in the preparation of detailed application for federal grants. Ability to collect information and develop plans to meet human service needs of the community. Ability to comprehend and interpret federal, state, and private foundation regulations for submitting applications. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with associates in the department and state and federal agencies involved in the human or social service fields. Ability to assist in compiling studies and surveys and preparing first draft reports as foundations for assessing community needs. Ability to prepare official correspondence and clear, technically sound, accurate outlines for reports. Ability to 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 the 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 the 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. CODES: LG - CAH 7/31/97 PUBLIC HOUSING MODERNIZATION SPECIALIST 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. CODES: LG - MCK 11/30/99 CODES: L-

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. Five (5) years of professional experience in the development of programs designed to solve socioeconomic needs of residents of the state and/or local communities which shall have included responsibility for research, negotiation, and/or writing of proposals for community service programs. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in the field of human or social services. "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. 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-referenced 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.