Housing and Community Development Analyst 1

The Department of Planning and Development is hiring candidates experienced in housing contracts or monitoring federally funded housing programs to join their winning team.

Your experience can make an impact on our City every day. We offer room for growth and promotional opportunity, great benefits and total compensation, and work-life balance.

Apply by June 21, 2024. Please be sure to include a copy of your transcript with your application or email to the analyst below if you are claiming education to qualify.

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee!

Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.

Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023 , eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation.

Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.

Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships.

Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

This is analytical work at the f ull performance level planning, implementing, and evaluating funded housing, community and economic development projects and programs to effectuate conformance to federal, state and local funding requirements and to ensure effective delivery of services.

Employees in the Contracts Assignment prepare contract scope and budget, process contracts and invoices, conduct analyses, and prepare recommendations aimed at developing new or improving existing housing and community development projects and programs.

Employees in the Monitoring Assignment perform comprehensive analysis and evaluation of organizational and project performance and recommend plans to correct any identified issues to ensure compliance with funding guidelines.

Employees in this class review proposed regulatory changes for fiscal and programmatic impact and make recommendations regarding the origination and revision of agency policies based on changes to city, state and federal laws and regulations.

Contact with officials of public agencies, a diverse range of contracted providers, and City and departmental staff to obtain information or render assistance are significant aspects of the work.

Work is performed under the direction of a technical superior.

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

1. EDUCATION : Completion of a bachelor's degree program in public policy, social science, public administration, business administration, community planning, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

NOTE : Completion of an industry related certification or additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

2. EXPERIENCE : Two years of housing and community development experience planning, managing, or monitoring programs or contracts.

NOTE : Completion of a master's degree program with major coursework in public administration, business administration, community planning or a related area may be substituted for one year of the experience requirements.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Other Requirements

TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS , AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application.

Transcripts MUST indicate the conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration, or certification.

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document

Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration, or certification - One time only!

You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications.

Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.

Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 - Submit a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification - A separate document is required for each application

If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only.

You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials :

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Fax : 215-686-2347

Attention : Cornell Q. Weaver

Equivalency Statement(s)

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.PDN-9c50282c-1b0a-4e04-b9c1-8009bb0d616b