Neighborhood Development Coordinator

City-of-Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Valdosta is seeking an Administrative/Administrative-Technical specialist to coordinate Community Development Block Grant and other programs. You will handle customer service, applications review, files, accounts, and procurement tasks.

The role involves researching titles, coordinating with legal staff, preparing notices, and meeting residents to explain programs. Proficiency in office tools and budgeting is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of budget management principles.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
• Skill in the use of office equipment (computer, scanner, fax, copier).
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Experience with apprenticeship/internship or 1–2 years in a similar position.
• Possession of/ability to obtain a valid GA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service; answers telephone and greet visitors; provides information and assistance; refers to appropriate personnel; takes messages and makes appointments.
• Reviews applications and determines eligibility for participation in grant program.
• Maintains applicant files and financial information.
• Maintains departmental accounts; monitors expenditures, prepares requisitions, and tracks purchase orders; maintains purchase card accounts.
• Researches property titles.
• Coordinates property closing with legal staff.
• Prepares news release and public notices.
• Meets with community members to provide information about programs and services.
• Prepares letters, memoranda and other correspondence.
• Oversees the City’s youth work program.
• Completes environmental reviews for projects.
• Prepares and files lien cancellations.
• Prepares and submits travel requests; processes travel reimbursements.

Skills

Customer service

Office administration

Written and oral communication

Prioritization & organization

Budget management

Records management

Technology literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized training in the field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

This position performs administrative, technical and customer service functions in the coordination of Community Development Block Grant and other department programs and services.

• Provides customer service; answers telephone and greet visitors; provides information and assistance; refers to appropriate personnel; takes messages and makes appointments
• Reviews applications and determines eligibility for participation in grant program.
• Maintains applicant files and financial information.
• Maintains departmental accounts; monitors expenditures, prepares requisitions, and tracks purchase orders; maintains purchase card accounts.
• Researches property titles.
• Coordinates property closing with legal staff.
• Prepares news release and public notices.
• Meets with members of the community to provide information about department programs and services.
• Prepares letters, memoranda and other correspondence.
• Oversees the City’s youth work program
• Complete environmentals for projects
• Prepare/file lien cancellations
• Prepares and submits travel requests; process travel reimbursements.
• Performs related duties

Requirements

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of budget management principles.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
• Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.