Neighborhood Improvement Specialist

GENERAL PURPOSE

Organize, direct and supervise the activities and operations of the Neighborhood Pride and Tool Lending Programs to preserve the integrity of residential areas and promote a sense of community. Supervise volunteer groups and staff involved in Neighborhood Pride projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receive general direction from the Neighborhood Services Coordinator. May provide functional direction to volunteer staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Coordinate the work activities of volunteers and staff involved in Neighborhood Pride projects
• Maintain an inventory of supplies, materials and equipment to ensure they are readily available for upcoming projects
• Identify code violations within a Neighborhood Pride project area and coordinate with Code Compliance Officers to ensure compliance
• Prepare and maintain mailing lists, reproduce and mail neighborhood newsletters and agendas and prepare a variety of reports, correspondence and statistics concerning the Neighborhood Pride program
• Attend neighborhood meetings, facilitate discussion of neighborhood problems/compliance issues and possible solutions, and report citizen concerns to appropriate city staff
• Research funding sources and develop volunteer groups for the Neighborhood Pride Program
• Provide periodic updates of neighborhood issues and activities as it pertains to the Neighborhood Pride Program
• Monitor expenditures from both City funds and donations during the course of Neighborhood Pride projects
• Plan, organize and manage time to schedule, track and complete activities and projects effectively
• Coordinate multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Interpret and apply relevant City codes and ordinances
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with neighborhood representatives, city officials, media representatives and the general public
• Monitor Neighborhood Pride expenditures and supervise the acquisition of donations
• Attract and retain quality volunteer staff
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a timely, accurate manner
• Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints from citizen groups and the public.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience, preferably in a municipal environment, in the following areas: code enforcement, planning and zoning, or project management. Proficiency in various computer software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional job-related training. A working knowledge of effective leadership and motivational practices; code enforcement function and of City codes, ordinances, policies and procedures; division budget, neighborhood services program needs, and available resources; principles and procedures of recordkeeping; business letter composition and basic report preparation.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to perform the essential functions of this class successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; and to reach with hands and arms. Employees are required to occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force and lifting up to 50 – 70 pounds and the use of arm/leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees regularly are required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with the general public, contractors, engineers, vendors, public agencies, employees and others who may be encountered during the course of work.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is subject to both environmental conditions; activities occur inside and outside.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revised: 11/05

 

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105 Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100 EOE M/F/D/V AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES 8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

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