Administrative Special Services Staff II-Escrow Support Specialist (HRD)
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Administrative Special Services Staff II-Escrow Support Specialist (HRD)
Salary
$24.03 - $48.07 Hourly
Location
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Appointed-Directors-Discretion of Mayor/Leg Body
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
202504HRD929102DJ
Department
Housing & Revitalization
Opening Date
04/07/2025
Closing Date
4/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
9801-Administrative Special Service-Non-Exempt
Description
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Description
The City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) is accepting applications for an Administrative Special Services II-Escrow Support Specialist.
The City of Detroit's Rental Escrow Program is designed to help tenants who are facing issues with their rental properties, such as lack of essential repairs or unsafe living conditions. The program allows tenants to withhold rent and place it into an escrow account until the landlord addresses the problems.
The Administrative Special Services II-Escrow Support Specialist will be responsible for reviewing applications and maintaining regular communication with both tenants, landlords and city departments throughout the duration of the program.
The Administrative Special Services II-Escrow Support Specialist includes positions that primarily serve as analysts and advisors to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government programs and operations or the productivity and efficiency of the management of Federal agencies or both. Positions in this series require knowledge of: the substantive nature of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Some positions also require an understanding of basic budgetary and financial management principles and techniques as they relate to long range planning of programs and objectives. The work requires skill in: application of fact-finding and investigative techniques; oral and written communications; and development of presentations and reports.
Examples of Duties
The Administrative Special Services II-Escrow Support Specialists with a specialization in general program and project management may perform a range of duties including, but not limited to:
Analyzing and evaluating, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives
Developing cost analyses of projects or performing cost benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected programs
Independently conducting field surveys and carrying out routine research in connection with budget, legislative or management studies and/or performs analysis of actual expenditures compared to the budget or public policy issues
Utilizing data collection and analysis techniques to evaluate individual programs; submits oral and written reports to management personnel for their consideration and decision-making
Receiving from Departmental Financial Services financial and financial-related information to perform analysis of program effectiveness
Researching and investigating new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations
Advising on and working with the Department of Innovation and Technology regarding the potential benefits/uses of automation to improve the efficiency of administrative support or program operations
Analyzing new or proposed legislation or regulations to determine impact on program operations and management
Developing new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives
Initiating and/or recommending that an audit be performed
Reviewing audit and investigative reports to determine appropriate changes or corrective action required
Providing assistance to Federal, State, and local agency officials in developing proposals and in preparing program plans and project application documents
Performing special projects and other duties as assigned
The Administrative Special Services II - Escrow Support Specialist with a specialization in grants administration may perform a range of duties including, but not limited to:
Performing and supporting grant application development as directed and in coordination with City department staff
Overseeing, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating grants/assistance applications, plans, and estimates
Preparing, processing, issuing, and tracking grants/assistance awards in collaboration with and in cooperation with the Office of Grants Management and ensuring and monitoring compliance with all terms and conditions of reporting requirements
Gathering grant-related data and reports from City departments and performing the electronic filing of that information into the centralized grants management system
Monitoring and analyzing grantee financial and progress reports in accordance with the requirements of the grant award to assure funds are properly expended
Performing final review of completed awards, makes appropriate adjustments or disallowances, and processes close-outs in a timely and compliant manner
Conducting post-award reviews and analyses to identify management, financial, and administrative issues
Testifying before grant committees and at other public forums with recommendations in the area of funding, special conditions and grant administration to provide expert technical advice
Identifying promising and strategic grant opportunities in both the private and public sectors
Performing special projects and other duties as assigned
The Administrative Special Services II - Escrow Support Specialist with a specialization in housing development may perform a range of duties including, but not limited to:
Developing, administering, monitoring or evaluating economic and community development programs, grants and/or contracts for conformance, effectiveness and timeliness
Attending meetings of other governmental agencies, business, and community groups as assigned and summarizing discussion and action items; drafting responses to requests for information
Assisting in drafting proposed statements of work, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications
Upon award of contracts, tracks contractor performance
Collaborating and participating with the Office of Contracting and Procurement in the coordination of the bid process with other staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure bids are obtained in a timely manner
Performing cost estimates for required rehabilitation, modernization, and/or structural repairs and ensuring that work is in compliance with program guidelines and/or HUD requirements
Responding to HUD monitoring findings as a result of periodic audits
Managing and providing oversight over the utilization of various City tax abatements, primarily regarding housing and mixed-use developments
Inspecting potential and ongoing projects to ensure they have met Housing Quality Standards and other building quality standards including audit for completion, requirements for minimum health and safety standards, and mechanical, engineering, and technical standards
Providing assistance to agencies/departments in preparing for internal and external HUD audits and maintains internal record inventory system providing ease of access as audit requests are made
Reporting to management about asset utilization and audit results and recommends changes in operations and financial activities
Enforcing Federal and local labor relations regulations, including but not limited to the Davis-Bacon related acts
Reviewing
