NHS Senior Program Specialist

Job Description:

NHS Senior Program Specialist

Description

Full-time position available with the Housing and Community Development Department, KC Housing Trust Fund Division, located at 414 E 12th St.
Salary Range: $5,173-$7,759/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Episodic telework)
Application Deadline Date: April 18, 2025


Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and coordinates assigned Housing Trust and Central City Economic Development projects and programs
• Supervises staff involvement with stakeholders to include but not limited to councilmembers, board members, citizens, subrecipients, and contractor
• Directs and reports daily fiscal operations and funding allocations of assigned programs, projects, and/or funds in compliance with funding agency guidelines
• Serves on, or supervises subordinate staff involvement in multi-discipline teams, assigned specific housing and community development, neighborhood preservation, and neighborhood services tasks
• Advises and assists subordinate staff in resolving difficult assignments, reviewing objectives, methodologies, and results of assigned projects
• Assists in preparing and reviewing requests for the departmental budget, interviewing perspective employees, training new employees, and collaborating in establishing departmental policies and procedures
• Performs independent analysis, program development research, providing recommendations, and preparing corresponding staff reports for presentation at public meetings
• Performs related duties as required by the scope of the role

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 5 (OR an accredited Master's degree in the mentioned fields and 3) years of related progressively responsible professional experience in housing and community development, neighborhood preservation or neighborhood services; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.


Other Information

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Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

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If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

Salary:

$5,173-$7,759/month