RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM COORDINATOR                                          1575

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class coordinates a federally funded rental subsidy program for a municipal government.  The incumbent plans and schedules program activities and is responsible for the initial preparation of grant applications and ongoing preparation of required reports.  Responsibility is included for the day-to-day administration of the program and duties require independent judgment and initiative.  Work is performed under the general direction of an administra­tive superior.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Prepares federal grant applications, amendments and reports for administra­tive review;

            Insures that projects are completed in accordance with contractual agreements;

            Screens applicants for eligibility, prepares necessary forms to process eligible applicants and coordinates any necessary recertification of partici­pants and inspection of premises;

            Serves as liaison with Federal, County and local agencies involved in the program;

            Recruits landlords for program participation.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of federally funded rental subsidy program laws, regula­tions, operations and grant procedures as they apply to municipal agencies; ability to learn and utilize housing and building codes of a town or village; ability to maintain effective working relationships with public officials and program participants; ability to prepare comprehensive reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to maximum performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          Open Competitive

            Either:

            (a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State

with a Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of experience in the administration of a federally funded rental subsidy program, one (1) year of which included staff supervision; or,

 

            (b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of experience in the administration of a federally funded rental subsidy program, one (1) year of which included staff supervision; or,

 

            (c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits in a) and b) except that no substitution is allowed for the one (1) year of supervisory experience.

 

            Promotional

            Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Rental Subsidy Program Technician.

 

 

R 01/28/2022

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive