HOUSING IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR III 5163

Salary: $34,394.00 - $41,273.00 Annually

Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type: Permanent

Job Number: 5163-04R

Department: Community Development Programs - HUD 1230

Opening Date: 06/14/2024

Closing Date: 6/28/2024 11:59 PM Central

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Departments as they occur.
Kind of Work

This position plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plans for employees; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with subordinate employees to identify and resolve problems. Provides training, direction, and coordination of workload for housing staff. Prepares Federal, State and local housing reports including HUD Grant Accomplishments. Assists grant writers in preparing grant applications and proposals. Initiates and maintains relationships with various public and private organizations interested in lead abatement and remediation, homeowner, buyer, and renter needs. Stimulates, promotes, and coordinates groups and individuals to meet and identify needs such as contractor budgets, house payments, etc. Provides technical assistance to tenants in public housing and/or HUD assistance developments in organizing tenant organizations. Acts as liaison between HUD, mortgages companies, and clients. Negotiates payment plans for housing clients. Oversees HUD Lead Abatement and Homeless Prevention Grants. Provides information and assistance to clients regarding default mortgages and delinquent accounts. Counsels homeless individuals and families. Counsels clients in the rental assistance program, Section 8 housing, and other housing programs administered by the Parish. Performs intake duties and determines applicant eligibility for housing programs administered by the Parish. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Candidates must meet one (1) of the following minimum qualification options:

1. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish at or above the level of Housing Improvement Counselor II; plus, two (2) years of paid work experience assisting with the coordination or administration of government-funded community programs.
OR
2. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree; plus, two (2) years of paid work experience assisting with the coordination or administration of government-funded community programs.
OR
3. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree; plus, successful completion of at least fifteen (15) credit hours of graduate-level coursework in Public Administration, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field.

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.
Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING NO: 5163-04R
DATE: 01/31/20
AMENDED: 12/9/22
RE-OPENED: 06/14/24

Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices

East Jefferson: Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.

A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.

Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-***.

Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consi.