City of Lorain - Community Development Specialist

CLASSIFICATION: Community Development Specialist
BUILDING, HOUSING & PLANNING DEPT. 

SALARY: Grade 26 
$ 21.18/hr Starting pay
$ 22.35/hr After 6 months
$ 23.53/hr After one year 

Applications for the classified, union position of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST in the Lorain Building, Housing & Planning Department are available online beginning Monday, August 1, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED Go to: www.cityoflorain.org under departments, click on Civil Service and then Application Instructions (and follow the 4-step procedure) and email directly to: 

rosemary white@cityoflorain.org. 

Applications will only be received online. (Be sure to include the underscore between rosemary and white.) Please DO NOT fax or mail! 

POSITION SUMMARY:  
Performs entry level administrative work implementing the City's Community Development Block Grant programming. Provides administrative support for Economic Development, Community and Public Service programs. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Program Manager I and the Director of Building, Housing and Planning. 

SOME PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 
Assist the Program Manager and Director with planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing the City's economic development strategies and programs 

Conducts surveys and studies; analyzes statistical data; may submit recommendations for changes to make the various programs more responsive to community needs 

Assists with compilation of documents required for loan agreements and prepares documentation for mortgage filing 

Provides tracking and analysis of financial/fiscal information related to the project file 

Assists members of the business, real estate and development community in navigating city approval process 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:  
Must possess good communications skills both written and verbal. Good customer service; problem solving; prioritizing; attention to detail. Bachelors degree in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field OR two (2) years experience in the development of and rehabilitation of housing using various federal funding programs. Preferred Education and Experience: Master's degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy or closely related field and fluency in Spanish OR (5) years of background in real estate transactions, understanding of real estate financing, administration of federal programs and knowledge of housing construction. 

A complete job description for the position will be available upon request. It will also be attached to this announcement which appears on the City of Lorain website at:  www.cityoflorain.org  under departments click on Civil Service and then Current Opportunities. Make sure to include valid driver's license, City of Lorain Employee Record Check form and resume. MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A CITY OF LORAIN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Contact Rose at 440-204-2066 with any questions. 

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