Neighborhood Specialist
City of St. Petersburg Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | $55,682 – $88,774 a year |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
This is responsible professional work providing technical assistance and guidance to neighborhood associations in the development of action strategies to address community concerns and priorities. Work includes identifying and resolving neighborhood issues by working with City staff, neighborhood residents and community members; assisting with the creation and support of neighborhood plans, special projects, and events; and empowering neighborhoods and individual groups to enhance their quality of life through improvements, programs, and events, including housing and community development, street trees programs, sidewalk enhancement and code enforcement. Work involves serving as a liaison for the City in coordinating related activities with neighborhood associations, citizens, representatives of other governmental agencies, other City departments, and local businesses; compiling and analyzing data, neighborhood policies and financial information, including billing, invoicing, and grants; and preparing detailed records, reports, and recommendations. Work is performed with considerable latitude, requiring the exercise of tact and diplomacy, sound judgment and initiative in developing methods and solutions to resolve related problems.
Salary: $55,682 – $88,774
Close Date: 11-21-2022 (11:59 PM)
To Qualify
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Have a valid Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in urban planning, planning, public or business administration, communications or a related field.
- Have a valid Driver License.
- Have at least three years of experience in a problem-solving environment, preferably in neighborhood services or urban planning.
- Possess excellent communication skills, orally and in writing, including making presentations to groups and City staff.
- Be proficient in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite software, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
- Have a valid Master’s degree with one year of related experience.
- Have knowledge of the geographical area and demographics of neighborhoods within the City.
- Have considerable knowledge of modern techniques utilized in program research, development, and implementation.
- Are able to plan, market, promote and coordinate neighborhood events, meetings, conferences, and training and technical assistance workshops.
- Are able to identify neighborhood needs and potential solutions and to plan, manage, and evaluate neighborhood outreach programs and activities, including extensive knowledge of related grants.
- Are able to prepare succinct, coherent and technically accurate reports and analyses.
Selection Process
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams
How To Apply
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs – Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
Company description:
A municipal government serving the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and its citizens. « Welcome to St. Petersburg, where our vision is to be a city of opportunity where the sun shines on all who come to live, work, and play. With your help, our neighborhoods, businesses, every individual, will enjoy a new opportunity to be lifted into the light of our St. Petersburg sun. »
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