NHS Program Specialist

Full time position available with the Housing & Community Development Department, Land Bank Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $22.52-$33.78/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.*Episodic telework, at the Director's discretion.*
Application Deadline Date: March 11, 2025

• Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends Land Bank improvements for procedures and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities.
• Attends and make staff presentations at board meetings as directed.
• Performs inspections of Land Bank properties to ensure compliance with contracted agreements.
• Engages the public by responding to inquiries regarding Land Bank property sales, property availability, and status.
• Develops and maintains relationships with governmental and private agencies and groups.
• Represents the division and department to outside agencies and organizations.
• Participates in outside community and professional groups and committees.
• Provides technical assistance when needed.
• Prepares staff reports that the boards, with professional recommendations, will use to determine if they will support the sale or transfer of property.
• Supports management staff by preparing materials for presentations before City Council and other public or local community groups.
• Maintains records and makes reports as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or a related field and 3 (OR an accredited Master’s degree in one of the listed fields and 1) year of related professional experience in housing and community development, neighborhood preservation or neighborhood services; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.

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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.

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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).