COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Administrative Officer) - Range 14 / AMEA

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Administrative Officer) - Range 14 / AMEA

Salary

$30.11 - $38.50 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2024-00573

Department

Anchorage Health Department

Division

Community Safety and Development

Opening Date

08/12/2024

Closing Date

9/3/2024 5:00 PM Alaska

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

LOCATION: 825 L Street

Example of Duties

Under general supervision this position is responsible for identifying, establishing, and maintaining. and evaluating projects and related budgets for contract development, implementation, administration, and oversight and compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and project guidelines. This position assesses a wide range of projects providing housing and suitable living environments by expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate-income households’ projects. The projects may include: acquisition of real property; relocation and demolition of property; rehabilitation of residential and nonresidential structures; construction of public facilities and improvements such as water and sewer; streets; neighborhood centers; and the conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes; public services within related federal limitations; activities relating to energy conservation and renewable energy resources; and provision of assistance to profit-motivated business to carry out economic development and job creation/retention activities. In relationship to project development, this position develops Request for Proposals (RFP), monitors contracts for project implementation, which may last from one to five years and has a working application of HUD guidelines to ensure project activities meet federal requirements and regulations. This position also works with underwriting for projects including repayment ability. equity, liquidity, cost-analysis, efficiency of operations. credit history and project deadlines that meet HUD’s required quotas, CHDO goals, and other federal guidelines. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (DOH) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position.

OR

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position.

All applicants must possess and/or obtain:

• A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with Satisfactory DMV driving report.

Preferences

• Experience with HUD federal grant program (CDBG, HOME, TBRA), and other grant programs, Excel, Microsoft Office, SAP application, and project management software programs.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader)

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

• Life Insurance

• Dependent Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Leave Plan

• 11 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which of the following describes your level of education?

• None / Less than High School

• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent.

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance.

  03

  How many years of experience do you have in an administrative officer role?

• 0 year to less than 2 years.

• 2 years to less than 4 years.

• 4 years to less than 6 years.

• 6 years or more

  04

  Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail that you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

  05

  Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes, I have, or I can obtain by the time of hire.

• No, I don't have, or I cannot obtain by the time of hire.

  Required Question

Agency

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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