PAY GRADE: 020
CLASS TITLE:COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST II
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is independent work providing coordination and technical assistance to local governments and community action agencies in the development and implementation of a wide range of human resource development, community development, housing, building construction, and energy conservation programs.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Coordinates the administration of state and federally funded grants.
- Assesses local community development needs.
- Provides technical assistance to local governments and coordinates the development and implementation of community development, comprehensive planning, financial management, and grants administration.
- Designs training materials and programs.
- Assists local agencies in developing grants for program funds.
- Plans, participates, and coordinates conferences, workshops and seminars related to housing, community development, comprehensive planning, financial management, grants administration and community services.
- Develops publications.
- Evaluates housing construction proposals.
- Serves on local and statewide committees to improve community development.
- Inspects housing units.
- Shares interpretations of state and federal rules, regulations, and policies relating to comprehensive planning and community programs.
- Researches building codes.
- Recommends approval of construction plans for manufacture.
- Develops program strategies and coordinates work assignments of staff.
- Maintains updated knowledge of recent development in human resource management, financial management and program development.
- Coordinates and directs work of other employees.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of community development, building inspection, housing programs or social service work.
- Knowledge of program coordination and evaluation techniques.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to probe and obtain critical facts.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data.
- Ability to monitor program effectiveness.
- Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to prepare various reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in community or economic development or planning, building code administration or inspection, business or public administration or in social or community service work.
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, economics, community planning, social work, psychology, government, building or industrial construction, engineering or business or public administration can substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Professional or paraprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
EFFECTIVE:
1/1/1984
HISTORY: