COMMUNITY LIAISON

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston seeks a Lead-Based Paint Program Coordinator to engage with communities, manage referrals, and conduct home visits to assess eligibility for the Lead Hazard Reduction Program.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years in community work with a focus on outreach. Some evenings/weekends may be needed; outdoor exposure is common.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration or related field.
• Two years of experience in community organizational work, resource and referral services, or a closely related field.
• Substitution: professional experience related to the work may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides information about the lead-based paint program to the community.
• Develops and maintains a filing and tracking system for information, referrals, requests, and complaints.
• Performs home site visits and intake assessments to determine eligibility for Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program.
• Establishes and maintains communication with neighborhood groups, volunteers, and the public.
• Serves as a resource to the public, responding to inquiries about departmental services, programs, and projects.
• Disseminates and collects required program documentation.
• Position is 50%+ exposed to outdoor elements.

Skills

Communication

Community engagement

Customer service

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

Division: Environmental Health

Section: Bureau of Community and Children's Environmental Health

Location: 7411 Park Place

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., some nights and weekends as needed *

*Subject to change*

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

• Provides oral and/or written information regarding the lead-based paint program to the community at large.
• Develops and maintains a filing and tracking system covering disseminated information, referrals, requests, and complaints.
• Performs home site visits and and conducts intake assessment for residents to determine eligibility for Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication by personal contact with neighborhood groups, volunteer organizations, and the general public.
• Serves as a resource to the general public, responding to inquiries and providing information on the various types of departmental services, programs, and projects.
• Disseminates and collects required program documentation
• This position is 50% or greater exposed to outdoor elements

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration or a related field.

Experience Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in community organizational work, resource and referral services, or a closely related field are required.

SUBSTITUTION: Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis

License Requirements

None

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Preferences will be given to individuals with the following experience:

• Health Education
• Customer service
• Home visiting
• Lead Hazard Reduction

GENERAL INFORMATION

Physical Effort: The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None

However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 18

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.