HOUSING REHABILITATION ADMINISTRATOR 1579

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision an employee in this class has primary responsibility for coordinating the Community Development Housing Rehabilitation Program, or a similar program in a town or other jurisdiction. The work involves major elements in the operation, financing and implementation of a County's housing rehabilitation program or a similar program. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with the staffs of those communities participating in the rehabilitation program. Supervision is received from an administrative supervisor through conferences and oral and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops and administers a housing rehabilitation program for the Suffolk County Community Development Consortium or other agency;

Acts as liaison between the County or other jurisdiction and participating communities to coordinate the implementation of the rehabilitation program;

Monitors the progress and financing of the County Housing Program or other program;

Develops and administers the financial capacity to implement the program within the Urban County;

Provides advice and coordination from start to completion of rehabilitation work;

Acts as liaison to financial institutions which will provide loans and assists in negotiations;

Conducts meetings with local communities relative to the program's operations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of Housing and Community Development Block Grant regulations; thorough knowledge of rehabilitation programs and techniques; ability to maintain good working relationships with public and private officials; ability to interpret and apply regulations and contractural agreements; ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and one (1) year of experience in the administration of a housing rehabilitation program; or,

( Graduation from a senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience in finance, banking or budgeting, at least one (1) year of which was in the administration of a housing rehabilitation program; or,

( An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

R86/05/15

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03