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$5,481.00 - $6,875.00 Monthly |
| FLSA STATUS:
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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| OPENING DATE:
08/01/12
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| CLOSING DATE:
08/15/12 05:00 PM
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| JOB TYPE:
Full Time
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
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For
many communities throughout Colorado, the Department of Local Affairs
is the "face of state government"—that initial and primary point of
contact where local communities work in partnership with the state. Our
department's mission statement, "Strengthening Colorado Communities,"
exemplifies the level of responsiveness and attentiveness that lies at
the heart of our services. Through financial and technical assistance,
property tax administration, property valuation appeals, and programs
addressing affordable housing and homelessness, our department works in
cooperation with local communities. It is through that work where we
learn first-hand how to build on the strengths, unique qualities and
priorities of Colorado. For more information about the Department of
Local Affairs go to www.dola.colorado.gov.
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| DESCRIPTION OF JOB: |
DUTIES: This
position manages the Homeless Prevention Team (HPT) that carries out
Colorado’s plan to address statewide homelessness, Pathways
Home. Through the HPT, the manager oversees projects and programs
including C-SCHARP, Money Follows the Person, Homeless Prevention
Activities Program, homeless youth programs, Emergency Solutions Grants,
HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance, Family Unification Program,
Shelter Plus Care, and Housing Opportunities for People with Aids; and
works to create new housing for special populations from a variety of
federal and state funding resources including, but not limited to,
Community Development Block Grants, HOME, State Housing Development
Grants, Housing Development Loan Funds, Section 8 Rental Assistance, NSP
Program Income and 811.
· Promote
housing for the homeless and broker partnerships with housing
developers and service agencies to increase the supply of permanent
supportive housing for the homeless.
· The
position oversees, guides, trains, evaluates, and provides technical
assistance to state contractors (non-profits and local governments) and
Colorado Division of Housing (DOH) staff in using state and federal
funding resources, data collection, and general operation of affordable
housing and homeless programs.
· Plans
on-site monitoring reviews to detect agency violations and failures in
state federal contract compliance and evaluates contractor performance
with regard to goals established in the legal documents.
· Advises
other DOH staff members and DOH Director on the regional needs to
address homelessness and makes funding recommendations for programs
statewide.
· Researches, analyzes and sets policies to address homelessness statewide.
· Supervises and supports the four professional staff members of Homeless Prevention Team work unit.
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| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Only those applicants who possess the required minimum qualifications
will be allowed to continue through the selection process.) Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four
years of professional experience with the administration of homeless
programs, developing affordable housing and/or direct management of
federal housing assistance programs. Previous supervisory experience is
preferred. SUBSTITUTION:High
level professional experience with the administration of federal
housing assistance programs and/or service programs addressing
homelessness which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge
acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a
year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree. A master's or doctorate
degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study
related to the work assignment may be substituted for the bachelor's
degree and one or two years of the general experience respectively.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license. Occasional statewide overnight travel required.
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| SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
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The Department of Local Affairs requires all applicants to submit a completed employment application and a current RESUME.
Applicants may submit the resume along with the online application
using the "Attach" feature, or via email or fax to the contact listed
below. Application and resume must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the announcement closing date (postmarks will not suffice).
If your application and resume are not received by the closing date of
this announcement, you will not be considered for this position.
Application forms are available at the Dept. of Local Affairs employment
website at http://dola.colorado.gov/employment.html.
Applications
are used as part of the selection and exam process. Applications will
be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the
position and may be ranked to determine the most qualified applicants
for this position. Be sure your application specifically addresses all
the requirements listed.
Please
include your current e-mail address on your application, as most
correspondence regarding this position will be electronic-based. The
department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of e-mail. You will
be notified of the status of your application two weeks after the
closing date of the announcement. If you do not receive information
regarding the status your application after this time, please contact
(303) 866-5884.
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| HOW TO APPLY:
Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line application by
clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for
Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the
instructions provided below. Failure to submit a complete and timely
application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants
are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by
the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time
listed above.
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IF NOT APPLYING ON-LINE, SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Dept. of Local Affairs, Human Resources Office, 1313 Sherman St., Rm. 315, Denver, CO 80203, fax: 303-866-2251
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DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Susie Esparza, email: susie.esparza@state.co.us, phone: 303-866-5884
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| METHODS OF APPOINTMENT:
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this
announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created or the
transfer, non-disciplinary (voluntary) demotion or reinstatement
applicants. However, there is the possibility that appointment(s), for
valid, articulated business reasons may be made by transfer,
reinstatement, disciplinary or non-disciplinary demotion, trial service
reversion, placement due to return from military service, or another
method of appointment not stated.
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