HOUSING REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN, EXAM NO. 7259



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HOUSING REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN, EXAM NO. 7259
Employer

Kern County

Salary

$3,154.73 - $3,851.29 Monthly

Location

Bakersfield, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

7259

Department

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

06/01/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Under supervision, markets and promotes housing rehabilitation programs available through the Planning And Community Development Department; coordinates various aspects of housing rehabilitation projects; and prepares and processes loan documents.  
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
 
The Housing Rehabilitation Technician is a single classification position that works under minimal supervision and is responsible for providing technical support for rehabilitation activities and programs. 

Essential Functions

  • Makes initial contacts with property owners and residents of the program area.
  • Generates interest in housing rehabilitation programs by canvassing targeted program areas; preparing and coordinating advertisements, announcements, and presentations; and explaining the housing program to individuals and interested groups.
  • Performs office and field work necessary to prepare eligibility forms for assistance to applicants; determines eligibility of each applicant according to income, credit history, debt ratio, equity, and/or other criteria in comparison to program guidelines; determines which program or combination of programs are most appropriate for the applicant's housing rehabilitation needs.
  • Coordinates with owners, tenants, and staff concerning the administration of each phase of the project.
  • Gathers necessary data and prepares notes, trust deeds, affidavits, and other documents required for loan processing; organizes loan packages; prepares and processes invoices for payment to contractors and vendors; prepares and conducts loan settlements and close-outs for rehabilitation.
  • Submits completed applications to the Housing Rehabilitation Programs Supervisor for review and approval.
  • Completes information on forms for data entry.
  • Prepares clear and concise correspondence.
  • Utilizes a personal computer and related software;

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  • May be required to notarize mortgage loan documents.
  • Performs other duties of similar nature and level as required.

Employment Standards

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND one (1) year of experience processing mortgage loan applications and documents. Experience must be in two or more of the following areas: estimating equity, interpreting credit reports, reviewing preliminary title reports, determining property ownership, preparing deeds of trust or other related mortgage loan processing functions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess and maintain a valid California Class "C" Driver's license.

Knowledge of: basic mathematics, ratios, and percentages; basic accounting; clerical practices; real estate as it relates to mortgage loan processing and terminology, property ownership, preliminary title reports, credit reports and other related loan documentation processes; housing rehabilitation terminology; and the requirements of housing rehabilitation programs administered through the Planning And Community Development Department.

Skill in: understanding and preparing loan documentation; determining property ownership and understanding preliminary title reports; interpreting credit reports and other related loan documentation; organizing and monitoring loan packages; proofreading documents; communicating effectively on the telephone and in person; interacting with people of varying socioeconomic and educational backgrounds; reading, interpreting and understanding complex regulations regarding housing rehabilitation programs, and real estate documents; analyzing applications in comparison to the requirements for differing housing rehabilitation programs and evaluating eligibility; applying guidelines impartially and consistently; proofreading documents; preparing clear and concise correspondence and reports; using a personal computer and related software; work effectively under deadlines and pressure; and establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.

Supplemental

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec.3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2-Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services).  As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster.
FOLLOWING AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO POST OFFER MEDICAL AND DRUG SCREENING TESTS AT COUNTY EXPENSE.
 
ADMITTANCE TO EACH PHASE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL REQUIRE A GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATION. APPLICANTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PRESENT PROPER IDENTIFICATION MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE TEST DATE.

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICABLE DIPLOMA(S), TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES WITH THEIR APPLICATION.


This examination will establish an eligible list from which one (1) immediate appointment will be made at the Planning & Community Development Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
 
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.
 
APPRAISAL (Weight 100%): of training, education, experience and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of application.  Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. If an oral exam is necessary, the oral exam will be weighted at 100%.

THE COUNTY OF KERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Item #0960

Employer
Kern County
Address
1115 Truxtun Avenue First Floor

Bakersfield, California, 93301
Phone
6618683480

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