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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4437 RESOLUTION NO.4437 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IMPLEMENTING CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR POSITIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION OF THE HOUSING DIVISION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The class specifications for the following classes marked as Exhibits A through D, attached hereto, and the corresponding salary ranges are hereby adopted effective on July 2, 1984. Housing Manager Range A -33 Housing Specialist II Range 24 Housing Specialist I Range 22 Project Assistant Range 18.5 SECTION 2. The class specifications for the following classes which were in effect prior to July 1, 1984, are hereby deleted from the classification plan: Housing Coordinator Manager /Housing and Human Services Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Project Assistant SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall provide for appropriate distribution thereof. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of July , 1984. � r Mayor Randall R. Barb ATTEST; -- r r City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 24th day of July , 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: 5 Council Members: Davila, Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb NOES: 0 Council Members: None ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None 1/ � r It7/ City Clerk 4 Exhibit A City of Downey Class Specific tion Adopted: 7 /84 HOUSING MANAGER DEFINITION Plans, supervises and directs the Housing Division of the Community Developmenmt Department; coordinates, implements and administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; performs related duties as required. TYPICAL DUTIES Coordinates, implements and administers the application for and administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program assuring compliance with all Federal, State and local requirements, regulations and laws. Supervises a staff of clerical, technical and professional personnel involved in the administration of Community Development Block Grant programs. Administers the housing rehabilitation assistance program and Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. Provides public information and referral services relating to housing programs available to City residents. Prepares a variety of narrative, statistical and financial reports. Performs research and analyses. Prepares recommendations, project plans, maps, graphs and necessary documents. Investigates and prepares applications for potential grant sources. Selects, supervises, trains and evaluates subordinate personnel. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills, knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience implementing and administering Community Development Block Grant programs for a public agency, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, public administration or related fields. Exhibit B City of Downey Class Specific tion Adopted: 7 84 HOUSING SPECIALIST II DEFINITION Under limited supervision and direction, supervise the City's Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program, including Senior Paint and Fix -Up and Rental Rehabilitation programs. The position necessitates a considerable amount of interdepartmental communication and coordination. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Housing Specialist II is an advanced level classification which is distinguished from Housing Specialist I by its greater involvement in the overall planning and strategy development of the programs administered by the Housing Division. Responsibilities include the responsibility for the overall management of specific programs. TYPICAL DUTIES Administer Housing Rehabilitation Program, Develop marketing and citizen participation strategies for all Housing Rehabilitation Assistance programs. Prepare reports and grant proposals for submission to Federal, State and local agencies. Assemble and process loan applications, utilizing Federal and local rehabilitation loan assistance and private financing. Assist owners in determining the most feasible treatment of their property in relation to financial assistance available. Serve as project staff on the financial aspects of the rehabilitation assistance activities. Monitor rehabilitation loan cases to expedite the ,financing process or P provide assistance if problems occur. Prepare reports, forms and documents concerning rehabilitation as required. Supervises, trains and evaluates subordinate personnel. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills, knowledge and abilities would be: Exhibit C City of Downey Class Specific tion Adopted: 7 /84 HOUSING SPECIALIST I DEFINITION Under limited supervision and direction, assist project area property owners in financing, rehabilitation, construction and renovating housing units and property located throughout the City; perform related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Housing Specialist I is distinguished from the more advanced Housing Specialist II class by its greater involvement in the direct implementation of the programs administered by the Housing Division. Responsibilities include considerable direct contact with program participants. TYPICAL DUTIES Develop citizen participation in the rehabilitation effort. Interview property owners to inform them of program benefits and assist them in making proper rehabilitation decisions. Compile necessary owner financing information for securing real estate and rehabilitation loans. Initiate appropriate credit check and reference procedures. Assemble and process loan applications, utilizing Federal and local rehabilitation loan assistance and private financing. Assist owners in determining the most feasible treatment of their property in relation to financial assistance available. Serve as project staff on the financial aspects of the rehabilitation assistance acitivties. Monitor rehabilitation loan cases to expedite the financing process or provide assistance if problems occur. Prepare reports, forms and documents concerning rehabilitation as required. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills, knowledge and abilities would be: Exhibit D City of Downey Class Specific tion Adopted: 7 84 PROJECT ASSISTANT DEFINITION Under supervision, provide technical assistance in all phases of Block Grant programs, including Housing Rehabilitation Assistance program and Senior Paint and Fix -Up program. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Project Assistant is the para - professional class in the Housing classification series. Incumbent employees in this class provide technical assistance to professional staff in the implementation and administration of Housing Division programs. TYPICAL DUTIES Interview property owners to inform them of program benefits and determine eligibility for Senior Paint and Fix -Up program. Assist owners in determining scope of work. Complete necessary owner information for securing assistance. Initiate appropriate verification and reference procedures. Monitor accuracy and completeness of all Housing Rehabilitation and Senior Paint and Fix -Up files. Prepare monthly statistical reports. Compile all required demographic information. Process all in- progress payment requests. Coordinate payment process, with finance personnel. Prepare special reports as necessary. Assist Housing staff in preparing all submissions to Federal, State and local agencies. Coordinate work assignments of Paint and Fix -Up crews. Conduct research as necessary. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills, knowledge and abilities would be: Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs and relevant Federal laws and regulations; applicable land use, finance, real estate and planning practices and regulations; methods and techniques used in grant development and administration; principles of organization and supervision. Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Perform financial calculations. Interact effectively with the public. Function under general direction. Maintain effective working relationships. Maintain accurate and complete records. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Direction is provided by the Director of Community Development. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Responsibilities include direct supervision of professional, technical and clerical staff. Experience: Three years of experience in Community Development Block Grant funded programs, Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, or other related community development programs, including some supervisory experience. Education: A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field. Knowledge of: Community Development Block Grant programs and relevant Federal laws and regulations; applicable land use financing; real estate, construction and housing rehabilitation practices and the mortgage or banking fields; principles of organization and administration. Ability to: Work with limited supervision and direction, and exercise supervision. Effectively communicate orally and in writing. Plan and organize work. Deal with others in an effective and tactful manner. Perform financial calculations. Maintain accurate and complete records. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Direction is provided by Housing Manager. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Responsibilities include supervision of subordinate professional technical and clerical personnel. Experience: Two years of experience in real estate financing, housing rehabilitation and Federal and State Housing Assistance programs -- developing citizen participation, developing financing and contractual agreements required in residential real estate financing and construction. Education: Completion of two years of college supplemented by the -- experience listed below; a Bachelor's degree in a related field may be considered in lieu of portions of the experience requirement. Knowledge of: Real estate, construction and housing rehabilitation practices and the mortgage or banking fields; principles of organization and administration. Ability to: Work with limited supervision and direction, and exercise supervision. Effectively communicate orally and in writing. Plan and organize work. Deal with others in an effective and tactful manner. Perform financial calculations. Maintain accurate and complete records. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Direction is provided by the Housing Manager and the Housing Specialist II. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Responsibilities may include supervision of para - professional, technical and clerical personnel. Experience: One year experience in Community Development Block Grant and /or Section 8 programs. Education: Graduation from high school supplemented by college level courses in public or business administration or management. Knowledge of: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs and relevant laws and regulations. — Ability to: Work with limited supervision and direction. Understand instructions both written and oral. SUPERVISION RECEIVED General supervision is provided by professional Housing Division personnel. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Responsibilities may include supervision of technical and clerical personnel.