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OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST 1/WEED AND SEED COORDINATOR (LTE)

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
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LEGAL RESIDENCE WITHIN THE CITY OF MADISON IS REQUIRED
WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT TO THIS POSITION

SALARY: $3,431.39 monthly (plus the City of Madison LTE Benefit
Package)

APPROXIMATE DURATION OF POSITION: Through 9/30/2007

SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants are required to complete a Formal
City of Madison Job Application Form and respond to the attached four
questions.

HOURS OF WORK: Core working hours are 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule that will
include early evening hours.


GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This is responsible professional
program/grant administration and staff support work relative to the
neighborhood and community services administered by the Community
Services Office. The work involves serving as a generalist relative to
Community Services funding and programming activities and/or developing,
implementing, coordinating, evaluating, and funding community programs
for special needs neighborhoods and/or target groups. The work is
performed under the general supervision of the Community Services
Supervisor and involves working as part of a Community Resources Team
with the Community Services Coordinator and other staff. This class may
also serve as an entry-level for positions identified at the II level.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop a network of services
and groups to identify and address the needs of the special needs
neighborhoods and/or target groups, recommend policy and procedures and
provide technical assistance/ administrative consultation to funded and
target group(s). Develop and coordinate the development of innovative
approaches, programs, resources, etc. for addressing identified needs.
Conduct research into services gaps, target group needs, methods of
developing involvement and successful outcomes, and potential funding
sources. Serve as liaison between the City, neighborhoods and
neighborhood organizations, target group(s), providers, other
governmental units/offices, non-profit organizations and other groups
and organizations. Staff, attend and/or facilitate meetings of
neighborhood teams; advisory, citizen or oversight groups; Task Forces;
or other related groups. Convene meetings; develop agendas; and prepare
materials, proposals and reports as required. Coordinate activities with
other staff and groups. Identify appropriate resources and contacts and
establish necessary working relationships and communication links with
neighborhoods and/or target groups. Identify potential funding sources
for specialized programs. Finalize and submit proposals and/or
assist/encourage other groups to do so. Administer grant and/or City
funded programs, develop Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for specific
services, coordinate vendor selection, develop purchase of service
contracts, monitor contract compliance and service delivery, and provide
technical assistance to vendors. Complete and prepare required reports
and documentation. Assist with the assessment of community, social, and
economic needs, especially as they relate to target group(s). Identify
potential funding sources for target service area(s) and/or for general
human service needs. Collect necessary data and information to prepare
grant proposals and budgets. Meet with appropriate agencies and groups
to discuss draft proposals. Finalize and submit proposals. Establish and
maintain necessary administrative policies, procedures and recordkeeping
systems. Prepare and submit required reports and data. Work as part of
the Community Resources team during the purchase of service review
process. Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the theories, principles
and practices relative to the administration, funding and delivery of
human services. Knowledge of the social, economic, human service and
legislative issues, community resources, and delivery systems associated
with the target group(s). Knowledge of government contracting processes
and grant writing techniques, policies, procedures and requirements.
Knowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques including data
and input collection and analysis, issue identification, performance
monitoring and reporting. Knowledge of business administration
principles and practices. Knowledge of community organizations; public,
non-profit and private agencies; and groups providing services to the
target group(s). Ability to research, write and administer grant and/or
City-funded programs. Ability to analyze, summarize and articulate
information and data. Ability to work with a variety of groups and
individuals. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with the public and other agencies and groups. Ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare
technical and narrative reports and proposals. Ability to effectively
staff and support committees, advisory groups and other related groups.
Ability to provide technical assistance and administrative consultation
to grant/purchase-of-service funded service providers. Ability to
establish and implement program operation and monitoring procedures.
Ability to maintain adequate attendance.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: One year of professional administrative,
planning and/or human service delivery experience involving considerable
emphasis on the development and/or review of grant-funded proposals,
program supervision/administration and (in the case of specialized
positions) experience with services to the target group(s). Such
experience would normally be gained after graduation from an accredited
college or university with a degree in Planning, Business
Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Urban and Regional
Planning or a related field. Other combinations of training and/or
experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the
knowledges, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this
position will also be considered.

APPLICATIONS: Are available at the City Human Resources Department,
Room 501, City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.,
Madison, WI 53703; (608) 266-6500; FAX (608) 267-1115; TDD (608)
266-6548 (hearing impaired accessibility). Applications will be accepted
until 4:30 p.m. on January 16, 2004.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition
will be considered in accordance with State and Federal law. Persons
needing assistance with examinations should contact the City of Madison
Occupational Accommodations Specialist at (608) 267-1156.

REPRESENTATION: Non-Represented

CERT #2003540.wpd; JFC 2R; COMP GROUP 18; RANGE 06; PCN 3935; Dept #13;
12/30/03; JH:17

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the
City of Madison will hire only United States Citizens and aliens
lawfully authorized to work in the United States. ALL applicants offered
a City of Madison position will be required to personally present
documentation, both to identify themselves and to prove that they are
eligible for employment in the United States (Note - this also applies
to U.S. Citizens). This MUST be done before employment begins. Further
information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department. This
information will be kept confidentially, in a separate file, in the
Human Resources Department.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FUNCTIONING UNDER AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
PLAN.

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