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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-25 326 AC ORDER326 AC Introduced by Councilor aigney, August 25, 1975 `pp BANGOR CITY OF (TITLE.) UIiT1IU "Wiling tba, Classification and Omapenaation_ Plan of the City of Bangor BV the Cita Cnanmid of than Cfty of Bangor. ORDERED: THAT the Classification and Compensation Pian of the City of Bangor, as anmdeds be and is hereby further emended by the deleting of the following Class Tibias: Class Haeme Step Step Step Step Step Code Class title No. A B 0 D E - 541 Urban Renewal Fiscal Officer 21. 218.44 228.86 239.22 252.22 263.09 545 Urban Renewal Rehabilitation l0 187.18 197.60 206.76 218.44 228.86 .Officer 547 Urban Remml Relocation 19 191.60 206.76 218.44 228.86 239.26 Officer 549 Urban Renewal Real Estate 19 197.60 206,76 218.44 228.86 239.26 - Officer - - 551 Assistant Urban Renewal a4 252.22 263.89 278.41 292.62 306.82 Director 554 Coordinator of Commmity E-1 13s000.00 - - - 16¢999.00 Deve]upnmt AOp M IT FUSTHM OflDfaffiD that the Classification and Compensation Pim of the City of Boasts, as ameMe3: be and is hereby further amended by the inclusion of the following Class Titles: 541 Cocmmity Development Fiscal. 19 197.60 206.76 218.44 228.86 239.26 Officer 545 ., Oummwdty Development Rehebil- 17 178.04 187.18 197.60 206.76 218.44 ` ,- itation Officer 546 Assistant Comity Developmend 15 161.93 i70.46 17&04 187.18 197.60 ? Relocation Officer 1547 Cm®mity Development Relocation 19 197.60 206.76 218044 228.66 239.26. Officer 554 Director of Community Development E-2 17:000.00 - - 819:999.00 'IN 32e At RECEIVED c1w cartciv .' Augast'25, 1975 1- o a D s a hU^ 21 FK 4:20 Befateae to Finance Committee. ID 1915 Consider next meeting. OFFICE /.� Title, CITY CLERK'S _ Y 1F FANS9R, MAINE CImY C pme ding .the.. Classification and Compensation IN CITT COUNCIL - September 9y,1919]5 plan of the City of Bengo� I�efinitelY Poenn[paned. """"""""""""""'�"""" clan c / nuoduced aA{d a by COE09MIV DEVELOPMENT FISCAL OFFICER 541 DEFINITION This is responsible, tecbndcal, financial, accounting and administrative work involving all financial and hocounting aspects of the CcMMLvnity Development psogrem as well as well as the maintainance of records and preparation of all required statistioel and performance reports. The employee in this class is responsible for the development and continuous asintainance of financial accounts and controls designed to produce accurate financial records and reports of the fiscal statue of all facets of the Co®unity Development pmVea. This employee assists the Coraunity Development Director in budget formation and execution, development and mainta nanca of the purchasing system, end the preparation of varied financial and fiscal progress reports for the Comassity Development Program. A major responsibility of this employee is to administer the Community Development Department's property Nanagament program. This employee also reviews and verifies all financial information involving applicants for Community Development Program Property Rebabilitatioa LOana, reviews and verifiea all financial information of persons, families, and businesses displaced as a result of Community Development Program activities, and assists in the determination of the smount of financial assistance available to applicants and displacees under relocation and rehabilitation loan programs. Work is per- formed under the general supervision of the Community Development Director- ILLUSTRATIVE E%A1 MS OF WORE Piaintains accounting records of all Community Development Department financial trenaactions; assists the C®unity Development Director in budget preparation and execution; prepares all financial and budgetary reports. idaintains the fsportment's purchasing and records system. Supervises the Department's Property Nenagement Program; assumes responsibility for maintainance for all financial records which deal with property rentals; errenges for property repair, insurance and taxes. Preparing and completing financial closing statements on property auquiaition. Assists property owners in the preparation Of applications for property rehabilitation loans. Verified financial information provided by property rehabilitation loan applicants. prepares financial analyses of loan applicants and of the property involved. Verifies the financial statue of persona, familles, and businesses displaced as a result of Community Development program activities; analyzes financial date and determines the amount of fimncial desistance the displaces is eligible to receive; arranges for the disbursement of relocation financial desistance, main- tains records of all relocation Payments. - - prepared requests for payment of letter of credit and status of fund reports for submission to the U.S. Department of Treasury. Prepared and submits statistical, financial, relocation, and other required reports to Federal agencies. Performs related work as required. REQUIRED MOWhPDGES SKILLS. AND ABILITIES Considerable kOcbuedge of the principles and practices of governmental .account- ing. Considerable knowledge of modern methods of receiving, depositing, and dis- bursing of finances. Knowledge of,the objectives and procedures of the CQIMdunity Development Program. Knowledge of purchasing procedures and techniques. Working knowledge of the real estate field as it relates to property menage- ment activities. Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports. Ability to deal courteously end fairly with the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other City departments, and other governmental agensiee. Ability to analyze and evaluate the financial statue Of applicants for property rehabilitation loans. Ability to express ideas effectively, orally end in writing. Ability to plan and organise a considerable volume of and variety of detailed technical and clerical work. Ability to prepare and submit complex reports in a clear and concise mandeT. DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation Prom a 4 year college or university with specialisation in business administration or a related field of study or egaivalent experience. _ Esperienee in accounting end fiscal ma agement. CqA JM DEVE FWDDVT REHOILITATION CFFIM 545 DEFINITION We is technical work involving the rahabilitatim of existing buildings in Community Development Project "as$. en employee is this class is responsible for assisting owners of private proper- ties in obtaining financing and undertaking property rehabilitation necessary for the property to conform to the requirements of the donning, Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Prevention Codes of the City of Bangor. The work involves in- spection of the property with the assistance of a Housing Inspector to determine the work necessary to meet Code requirements, preparing work write-ups for the work to be done, preparing cost estimates, final specifications, assisting owners incontact- ing suitable contractors, preparing contracts for the work to be done, inspection of the rehabilitation work in progress, and arranging for and making payments to the contractor. Work involves an exercise of iMependent judgement and developing plans for the rehabilitation of structures and assisting the property owner in arranging for the financing of the rehabilitation work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Community Development. ILIpSTRATNE EMPLES OF WORK Works with individual private property owners, groups of owners, neighborhood eomdittees, and other groups in an advisory capacity for the prmeotim and initiation of neighborhood improvement programa. Evaluates the various methods and materials used in structural rehabilitation, advisee the property owner of the options available, and assists the property owner in determining the materials and methods, to be used. Developes and maintains knowledge of current methods, materials, and standards used in the construction trade; developes and maintains current data on material and labor costs. prepares work write-ups and specifications for rehabilitation work to be included in the construction contract; prepares accurate cost estimates of the rehabilitation work to be accempliehed. prepares and maintains a list of competent and reliable tradesman and contractors end advises property owners of their availability. prepares bid documents, requests for proposals, and contracts for the rehabilita- tion work. Advisee property owners of the availability of City sponsored loan programs and provides an explanation of these prograde. Assists property newts in the Preparation and filinv of applications for City sponsored property rehabilitation loan programs. Prepares a variety of reports to local, regional, and federal agencies. Performs related work as required. REQUIRED KNOWIS MES, SKILLS. AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of techniques, materials, and standards maintained and used by the building and building supply Industry. Considerable knowledge of building construction, maintainexce and rehabilitation. Ability to develop, maintain, understand, end explain the requirements of local Housing, Building, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Prevention Codes. Ability to each closely with individuals and groups concerned with neighborhood improvement programs. knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of modern office administration. Ability to plan and organize a considerable volume and variety of detail, tecsaLeal, and clerical work on long and short-term basis. Ability to speak and write effectively and to appear before the public to Present and disease programa in connection with the work. Ability to prepare and subeit clear and concise reports. - I Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations in support of the Community Development Prcec m. DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from a standard high school, preferably supplemented by college level course work. Considerable experience at the supervisory level in residential construction and rehabilitation to include budgeting and cost estimating for construction work. ASSISTANT COPID1SRvW DEVELDpD T, RE LO CATIOH OFFICER 546 DEFINITION This is technical and research work involved in the relocation of individuals, families and busnndessassembling esplaced from Community Development Project areas, a i and analyzing Social, economic, demographic and general community data for use in community Development activities. An employee in this class will assist the Relocation Officer and beresponsible for the relocatn of individuals, families and businesses displaced by acquisition demolition activities of the Community Development Program. The employee will interview and determine derandalitfor bvs inesaec located nin assistance of families, individuals vals the Project areas, both through office and home contacts. Discretion and knowledge of social casework or relocation techniques must be applied forntheorelocationuring aofr specific information and in formulating p cases. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Relocation Officer and the general direction Of the Community Development Director. ILLUSTRATIVE 2% PLES OF WORK Reviews and assembles files, documents and other perti- vent informational sources to determine the identity inea sea to and current location of individuals, be displaced by Community Development activities. Interviews Person to be displaced and secures necessary information to ascertain their eligibility for receiving relocation benefits. Determines and assists in the solution o£ personal,er family, finance, health and other problems in cases und care by providing references to appropriate social agencies. Assists applicants in finding replacement dwellings and in the preparation of relocation claims and public housing application forms. Determines that replacement dwellings meet specified standards. Assists persons who feel that their rights have been n denied by a relocation determination, through. the pve P of Formal written complaints.: - -_- Assists in the referral of complaints of discrimination against displaced persons to the appropriate Federal or State fair housing enforcement agencies. .. Assures that displaced persons receive their proper benefitsand that their rights under the uniform Relocation Act are not infringed. Performs rebated work as required. REQUIRED XNOWLEDGE' SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of social casework and relocation methods and techniques and their application to individual cases. -Knowledge of: the sale and rental of property. Knowledge Of the social service agencies and other community resources available to persons in the Sanger area. Ability to 'make effective contacts with individuals, families and businesses, and to elicit all information necessary to determine. eligibility and needs. Ability to promote public relations in connection with programs such as the Community Development Program. Ability to prepare complete and accurate case records. Ability to plan and perform duties with only general supervision. DESIRABLE EDUCATION ANO EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school, supplemented by college level course work in the social sciences, or public administra- tion and basic business subjects. Considerable experience in social casework or in other setting affording an opportunity to gain a familiarity with the problems of family and small business relocation. CQAWCNIT£ DENID.OPMENT RMOCATION OFFICER 547 DIFITITION This is technical administrative and research work Involved in the relocation of families, Individuals, and businessea displaced from Community Development project areas, and in assembldn� and analvsiog social, economic, demographic and general commumity date for use in Community Development activities. An employee in this class Is responsible for the relocation of individuals, families, and businesses displaced by acquisition and demolition activities of the Community pevelopment Program. Work Involves conducting studies of social and economic conditions relative to families, Individuals, end businesaea located in Community Development project areae. Work also involves the exercise of indepen- dent judgment in developing methodology, interpreting data and making relocation related decisions. Supervision may be exercised over certain technical assistants. Work is performed under the general direction of the Go®nnitty Development Director. II.IBSYRATIVE E%d IS5 OF WORK Reviews Files, documents, and other media of Information to determine the identity and current location of individuals, families and businesses being dis- placed by Commwnity Development or other government activity. Interviews families and neutron Informational statements relative to their Basin eligibility for receiving relocation payments through Community Development Block Grant funds, as well as general public housing and federal loan assistance programs to purchase new or existing lames; explains informational statement forme to families and enlists their cooperation end understanding. INbrmn project area residents of assistance available to them in finding n dwellings) also helps commercial occupants to relocate, which activity requires bcmewhat more detailed instructions to and conferences with affected persona ecause of the wide variety and nature of the businesses involved. Prepares documents citing parcel and case numbers, numbers of structures, number of dwelling in commercial units, and the specific occupation of each divid- vel dwelling unit both In the geographic area and within multi -family dwellings. Works closely with small business proprietors in the preparation of relocation claims; facilitates payments to displaced business concerns. Gives special attention to families and Individuals encountered who are already receiving public Welfare assistance, aid for the aged, aid for dependent children, or social security benefits. - Maintains files and photographiclistings of sales properties available to relocated families; maintains lists of available rental Agencies, and other sources. Perforce a variety of the less technical end intensive Social Work in attempt- ing to promote acceptance of the Conrunity Development Program and to remove the distastefulness of relocation to the people involved who are reluctant to leave their old neighborhood homes and friends. Performs related work as required. REQUIRED XNONIPICFS SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of the business transactions typically involved in ranting and calling property. Working knowledge of the general governmental welfare, social, and related agencies, facilities,and services available to families in the Bangor area. Working knowledge of the backgrounds, motivations, and typical problems of persons living in low income and depressed areas. Working knowledge of accepted procedures and teclvugues in social counseling and interviewing distraught persons. Some knowledge of the general procedures, techniques, end methodology of social work. Ability to elicit facts through interview and investigation. Ability to exprane oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing Ability to eonduet effective public relations in connection with Prograee such as the Community Development Program. MIRk= EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from a 4 year college or univeraity with course work in business or public administration and various social science subjects or comparable. exper- ience. Considerableexperience in social work or in a business setting affording an opportunity to gain a familiarity with the problems of family end small business relocation. DBF - Ion This is responsible administrative and technical work involving the coordination and sunsrvision of all activities of the City,a departments and agencies, including the Urban Renewal Authority, for the purposes a planning and executing the City's Com vanity Development Program. This employee Is responsible for the collection end. analysis of data to serve as a basis for the fomatlon of the City Community Devslcp- ment Program and is responsible for the formulation, implementation, modification, and improvement of the Cooanunity Development Program subject to the approval of the City Manager and City Council. The employee in this class also acts as advisor and technical assistant to the Community Development Advisory Committee, the Planning Board, the City Manager and the City Council. 9rpervisim is exercised over the Ccm- munity Development Department Staff. its responsibilities of the position are such that a thorough familiarity with the principles andproceduresoP community develop- ment and ranewal combined with theabilityto Supervise large-scale administrative responsibilities are essential. The work further requires considerable competence in fields Such as engineering, architecture, planning, code enforcement, and law. Tule employee is responsible for understanding and interpreting Federal, State and Local funding and program policies and the application of iatttlOtive and independent judge - sent within the framemork of these established policies. MIS employee is also responsible for coordinating and directing special projects and Studies assigned by the City Manager. Work is subject to review by boa City Manager but the employee is expected to exercise a wide degree of independent judgement and discretion in seeom- pliabing Ooeeanity Development goals and objectives ILLUBTRATM EXr1MPLl8 OF WORK Supervises and participates ins Planning and preparing the City Community Development Program; planing and preparing applications to the Department of Housing and Urbon Developonat for gcemunity Development funding; the planning and preparation of applications for other Federal and State .Nods; the compilation of the departmental and program budgets; the selection, training and retention of personnel; the prepa- ration and superdeion of ciamolition and appraisal contracts; the relocation of fannies and businesses displaced as a result of Cowmmity Devalopeent activities; the Scheduling of Community Development projects; the management of acquired property; the preparation of a variety of raporte to the City Manager, City Council, Planning Board, Federal and regional agencies, and other bodias. Conducts public hearings an Community Development progreu and maintains contacts with citizen groups; arranges for, participates in, and conducts meetinga related to Coma minty Develapmmt with business, civic and interested eitiaea groups. Income that all HUD rales and regulations pertaining to Community Development ere mat, including envlroemental, equal opportunity', Civil rights, histone preser- vatim, third -party contracts, property acquisition, relocation activities, and other requirements. Plans, coordinates, supervises, budgets for, schedules, maintains financial accountability for, and insures completion of Community Development projents. Gathers and analyzes economic, social, demographic and engineering data which is necessary In the formulation of the ComvmunityDevelopaont Program. Develape and conducts code enfarcesent programa involving rehabilitation loans and property rehabilitation. Contacts and maintains close lialam with housing de- velopere to Ocelot them with their platy and to encourage the develolemt of additional and improved housing in the City. Performs related work as required. FFnUMM IN'CWL gd. SKILLS AND Ag=MS Considerable knowledge of the objectives and standards of the Community Develop- mint Program mrd oI other Federal and State landed programs, including recent ture, and GoUmOs Of developments, conebroant Considerable knowledgefaithe principles, practices and procedures of public adml+Sstration. Considerable knowledge of the prinCYPlea, practices, teabulques and appliances oP modern oanagememt. Considerable knowledgeof those elements of civil engineering, architecture and City planning that effect the pluming ami execution of Community Development projects. Working knowledge of the lea of cartrmets, of laws and judicial procedures as they affect Community Development related programa. Considerable knowledge of lase and odinancea of the City of Bangor as they are involved in the Community Development Program.' Considerable knowledge oP code enforcement requirements and prOCedm'es, property rehabilitation financings and structural rehabilitation. Ability to plan and administer work pi•agrame involving the cooadination of arehiteeturals realty, clerical and related operations pertinent to the Commandby Development Program. Ability to co duct effective public relations in support of Community Develop- ment Programa. Ability to delegate authority and to plan and aupeevlse the work of others is a maser conductive to full Parfmmarwe art high hiding ability to make eLSeotive Ability to speak and write effectively, appearances before public groups. Ability to prepare and Scheldt thorough and coacise reports. DESMBLE SDUCATIDN AND EDPERIENCS Graduation hum a four year college or university with mayor course work in public edminiatsation, business administration, urban planning or a related field. soma,derabincluding substantial lexperience An Am administrative ent. or closely related Yields tive capacity.