2018 - Housing Program Specialist II (SR-18)



Job Details

2018 - Housing Program Specialist II (SR-18)
Employer

County Of Maui

Salary

$3,691.00 Monthly

Location

Maui County (various), HI

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

2018 - HPS II

Department

Department of Housing and Human Concerns

Opening Date

05/20/2018

Description

Performs a variety of activities, from simple to moderately complex, in one or more of the major functional areas of the County's Housing Program; and performs other related duties as required.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics:
 
This class differs from the Housing Program Specialist I in that the Housing Program Specialist II, as an advanced trainee, performs a variety of assignments ranging from simple to moderately complex, with varying degrees of supervision, requiring some application of principles, techniques, laws, methodology and work processes pertinent to the Housing Program; whereas the Housing Program Specialist I, performs as a trainee in learning the principles, techniques, laws, methodology and work processes pertinent to the County's Housing Program under close supervision and performs specific and limited work assignments which are designed to provide experience in the professional aspects of the program.
 
This class differs from the Housing Program Specialist III in that the Housing Program Specialist II, as an advanced trainee, performs a variety of assignments ranging from simple to moderately complex, with varying degrees of supervision, requiring some application of principles, techniques, laws, methodology and work processes pertinent to the Housing Program; whereas the Housing Program Specialist III independently performs a variety of tasks relative to one or more of the functional areas within the County's Housing Program.

Examples of Duties

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class.  The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
  • Interviews, counsels and provides assistance to applicants and other participants in the housing program.
  • Reviews simple applications to determine eligibility for tenancy in housing projects.
  • Assists in conducting special studies relative to the housing program as assigned.
  • Reviews and determines tenant's share of rent and amount of subsidy for qualified applicants, where the issues are simple and the determination is made in compliance with clear and specific guidelines.
  • Assists in follow-up on owners and tenant's complaints and appeals.
  • Confers with representatives of public and private agencies to verify data.
  • Assists in inspecting housing units for conformance with housing quality standards and prepares inspection reports citing deficiencies and recommending corrective measures.
  • Attends meetings to explain the housing program to prospective tenants.
  • Maintains records and prepares reports as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:   A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, political science, sociology, psychology or a related field and one year of professional work experience in housing and real property management, financing, selling real estate, or in programs dealing with social services, health, or education.
 
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).
 
Knowledge of:   the principles, methods and techniques which apply to housing management; federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing public housing; interviewing principles and techniques; sources of information concerning the renting or purchasing of a home; socioeconomic factors influencing human behavior; community resources and their utilization.
 
Ability to:   collect, evaluate and interpret facts; secure the confidence and cooperation of others; learn the principles, methods, and techniques of the County's Housing Program; learn and interpret laws, rules and regulations; research data and prepare clear and concise reports; learn the requirements of conducting unit inspections in accordance with the appropriate standards; learn how to calculate the proper rental assistance amounts for program participants; learn the requirements for making determinations of eligibility for applicants and participants; express ideas logically, both orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with other employees, operating officials, landlords, program participants, and the general public; follow oral and written instructions.
 
Health and Physical Condition:
 
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
 
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
 
 

The County of Maui offers a generous benefit package, including the following:

Vacation
Eligible employees earn up to 21 days of vacation per year, with a maximum year-to-year carry over of 90 days. Eligibility to accrue vacation begins with the first work day.

Sick Leave
Eligible employees accumulate up to 21 days of sick leave per year. Eligibility to accrue sick leave begins with the first work day, and there is no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.

Retirement Plan
Eligible employees are required to join the State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System. This is a defined-benefit retirement plan. For additional information, please visit the ERS website at http://ers.ehawaii.gov/

Health Benefit Plans
The County of Maui offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:

  • Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
  • Vision Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Prescription Drug Plan
These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, and contributions are payroll deducted.

Group Life Insurance
Group life insurance is provided at no cost to eligible employees.

Holidays
The County observes 13 holidays per year (14 in an election year).

Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.

Flex Spending Plan
Eligible employees can also participate in the County's Flexible Spending plan, a way to set aside a portion of pay, before taxes, to pay for qualifying dependent care or medical expenses.

Employee Assistance Program
The County also offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work related problems.

Training
The County provides its employees with a variety of up-to-date training opportunities (i.e., computer application, professional seminars, heavy equipment operation, administrative & clerical skills, personal safety, etc.) to help them increase their knowledge, gain new skills, and to be more satisfied and effective in their jobs.

Leave Sharing
The County's leave sharing program allows employees to donate accumulated vacation leave credits to a qualified fellow employee who has a serious personal illness or injury.

Note: Specific benefits and their associated premiums are subject to collective bargaining, and are subject to changeBenefits may vary for temporary, hourly, and half-time employees.

01
This position requires a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, political science, sociology, psychology or a related field. If you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, political science, sociology, psychology or a related field, please indicate so by checking yes below, and attaching a copy of your bachelor's degree stating field of study or a copy of your official transcript.
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you possess a real estate sales/broker's license (active or inactive), please indicate so by checking yes below, and attaching a copy of your license.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you possess professional work experience in any of the following areas?
- Financing or developing housing projects;
- Housing and real property management of public housing projects;
- Managing private properties involving large apartment complexes or housing projects;
- Experience as a mortgage loan representative, mortgage loan officer, mortgage broker, or related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you answered yes to question #3, please indicate at which employer you gained the professional work experience, and include the percentage of time spent performing those duties. (See "resume" is not acceptable).
05
If any of the above-mentioned work experience was gained through self-employment, please upload verification of your business (i.e. - business tax license in your name, legal document verifying your business, etc.). If no documentation is provided, credit may not be awarded.
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

* Required Question

Employer
County Of Maui
Address
200 South High Street

Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793
Phone
(808) 270-7850

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