Job Description

A Housing & Community Development Specialist VII plans and supervises work relating to a major functional segment of the overall housing and community development program; and performs other related duties as required.

Current Vacancy Information:
There is one (1) vacancy with the Department of Community Services, Community Based Development Division (CBDD), located in Honolulu. This position, under the direction of the Administrator of the Community Based Development Division, serves as the Chief of the Development Coordination and Fair Housing Branch. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing leadership and direction to members of the branch by promptly addressing and resolving issues and challenges encountered by branch staff, and by managing and coordinating the work of branch staff both individually and as members of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Serves as the City\'s Fair Housing Officer and is responsible for fulfilling the mandate of the federal government that the City and County of Honolulu affirmatively further fair housing policies.
• Responsibility for asset management activities relating to the City\'s inventory of special needs housing facilities, and for the overall coordination of branch staff in the administration of budgets, policies, plans, projects, and programs related to capital improvement projects, acquisition of real properties, funding development of affordable housing and community development projects.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department. Applications must be submitted online by December 9, 2023, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with major work in public or business administration, economics or a related field.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor\'s degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor\'s degree.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Six years of professional (i.e., post-bachelor\'s degree, non-clerical) experience which shall have demonstrated a working knowledge of housing or property management activities, including or supplemented by one year of responsible supervisory or coordinative experience.

Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of supervision; Federal, State, and local laws relating to the functional area assigned; principles, practices and techniques applicable to the functional areas assigned; public relations; principles and practices of public administration and social service; real estate terms, laws, rules and regulations; and the ability to interpret and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; plan, organize and coordinate work; analyze reports and statistical data and make recommendations thereon; present ideas clearly, concisely and effectively, orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with others.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation100%

City and County of Honolulu