Housing Authority Development Coordinator Local Government - Bethlehem City Housing Authority
Housing Authority Development Coordinator Local Government - Bethlehem City Housing Authority
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USD 75000 - 75000
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you an outgoing individual with excellent project management skills If so consider joining the Bethlehem Housing Authority as a Development Coordinator. Within this role you will be responsible for the overall success of project construction development and oversight. If you are well organized selfmotivated energetic and outgoing we have the perfect opportunity for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Development Coordinator you will be managing and organizing programs and projects to assure compliance. Contract administration duties involve preparing and reviewing bid documents; retrieving wage rates; advertising projects for bid; conducting prebid site visits; preparing and distributing addenda; as well as conducting bid openings and related meetings up until the start of construction. You will be responsible for conducting inspections of construction and renovation projects to ensure methods workmanship and materials are in compliance with contract provisions plans specifications and applicable building/construction codes and ordinances. You will be responsible for monitoring construction activities and reviewing plans drawings and specifications to provide interpretations. Work involves reviewing and making recommendations regarding contractor requests for change orders and modifying appropriate documents to reflect approved changes and obtain approvals of all parties. You will have the opportunity to provide information and interact with architects and engineers during the project design phase as well as interact with various city agencies to resolve code related issues. Work also includes generating annual and 5year capital plans and submitting the Capital Fund application to secure annual grants. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Participating in planning of new projects
- Recommending changes and modifications needed to conform to local state or federal codes and regulations
- Providing technical expertise for planning and managing housing renovation projects and resolving contractor performance problems
- Coordinating lead based paint asbestos and other testing
- Reviewing ADA/504 requests from health care providers and/or residents and coordinating installation or modifications
- Serving as point of contact for contractors and addressing inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner
Our ideal candidate will have the following competencies:
- Construction experience
- Project management or similar experience
- Analytical skills involving collecting and researching data
- Problem solving ability
- Interpersonal skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Professionalism
- Leadership
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of civil electrical mechanical or architectural engineering relating to major structural projects;or
- A bachelors degree with major courses in engineering preferably architectural or civil;or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lehigh or Northampton Counties. If no eligible candidates who live within Lehigh or Northampton Counties apply for this position candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
