Neighborhood Development Coordinator in Valdosta, Georgia at CITY OF VALDOSTA

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

· 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.