Applying To: Neighborhood Improvement Specialist
Department: Neighborhood Stabilization / CSBSalary
- Minimum: $44,278.00
- Maximum: $69,212.00
Position Specifications
Incumbents act as a liaison between the City and community to assist in resolving neighborhood problems and complaints. Duties include: meeting with citizens, community leaders and organizations to address complaints, developing action plans and driving to assigned wards to verify complaints; monitoring code enforcement; and identifying code violations.
For an additional description of this position, please refer to the classification specification for Neighborhood Improvement Specialist
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Social Work, Business or Public Administration, or a related field; plus some experience in neighborhood improvement or effective community problem solving. OR, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Incumbents must be available for some evening and weekend assignments.
Documentation of academic credentials must be submitted upon request.
License: Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri driver’s license while employed by the City of St. Louis. Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of filing the application and be able to present it upon request.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of City ordinances and regulations pertaining to physical and behavioral nuisance issues; knowledge of responsibilities of City departments relating to solving physical and behavioral nuisance issues and proficiency using MS Office, email, and social networking applications.
When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Your employment experience and training will be used to determine whether you meet the entrance requirements for this position and to compute your experience and training evaluation. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. When completing the Employment History section of the application, include reasons for changes in employers and explain any gaps in employment. Incomplete and/or carelessly completed applications will not be considered.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS: To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.
CITY RESIDENTS PREFERENCE POINTS: City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points.
LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received to fill the anticipated vacancies. Please submit application as soon as possible. A
Scoring Components and Their Weights
- Experience and Training: 100%
O.C. 3579
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received to fill the anticipated vacancies. Please submit application as soon as possible.
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