Building Stabilization Program Specialist

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Building Stabilization Program Specialist will represent our core values of strategic partnership and work with department/agency partners to support project management, documentation, and reporting for building stabilization projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Research and document property conditions, history, and community context
2. Provide project management data entry, tracking, and reporting
3. Support building stabilization inspectors with site visits and photo documentation
4. Work with the Building Division, Problem Properties, the Planning and Urban Design Agency, the Mayor’s Office, and community organizations to identify important buildings

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Project manage multiple properties while ensuring all documentation is properly labeled, dated, stored, and accessible to participating departments/agencies
• Operate spreadsheet/database management applications (i.e., Microsoft and Google applications) and City software programs
• Organize and prioritize workload to ensure effective workflow and response to deadlines
• Become familiar with all aspects of City Departments programs and services in order to facilitate more extensive services as needed
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply relevant policies, procedures, and regulations
• Work independently in a very fast paced environment
• Must be knowledgeable about the Economic Justice Action Plan three pillars
• Perform other duties as assigned

INTERPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

It is expected that the selected candidate will recognize and respect diversity and work effectively with people of other backgrounds and cultures and will have a desire to make a positive difference within the community. In addition, have the

• Ability to communicate and relate to persons of diverse backgrounds and abilities and establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to problem solve with creative and individualized approaches
• Knowledge of community resources
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Community Development, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Economic Development, or a related field
• At least 2 years working experience with local government, project or database management, and/or building inspection or construction 
• Proficiency with MS Excel and familiarity with general data management and reporting tools; comfortable learning new software programs  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires valid driver's license – community/development/neighborhood visits
• Must be able to travel

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Indoor office environment. Frequent use of personal vehicle - community/development/neighborhood visits
• Requires the ability to lift and carry files/supplies of up to twenty pounds
• Requires the ability to distinguish objects clearly in near vision for writing and computer work
• Occasional non-regular hours

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This a full-time, exempt position with health benefits and paid-time-off. While our traditional work hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, SLDC provides a flexible/hybrid work environment of both onsite and offsite work and follows a customized work schedule of 40-hours per week for full-time employees. Evening and weekend work is required as job duties demand.
• SLDC is committed to building a team with a wide range of experiences and perspectives. SLDC strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ candidates, and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any statuses protected by law.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000