COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER 2  
  DEFINITION:
Under the supervision of a Community Service Officer  I  or other supervisory officer in the Department of Community Affairs, assists  in the planning and development of programs designed  to meet the needs of the residents and provides technical assistance to communities; does other related work.
NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
 EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Under direction, plans and develops physical, economic and social programs for residents in New Jersey communities.
Conducts research to prepare proposals that  utilize  Federal, State  or  other  sources  available  to  provide  financial  and technical aid to the community.
Under  direction, prepares guides and instructional material  for local  governmental  units  to prepare  formal  applications to  Federal and State agencies.
Attends meetings of community relations and other groups.
Under  direction,  aids  municipalities in compiling  information required for Federal and State assistance programs.
Visits  communities  to  investigate problems  in  the  areas  of housing  and  urban  renewal,  code enforcement,  air  and  water pollution,  neighborhood  facilities and  regional  planning  and their application to the community.
Researches Federal legislation relating to community services.
Prepares  Federal  and  State statistical,  financial  and  other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Prepares correspondence.
Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or  manual  recording and information  systems  used  by  the agency, office, or related units.
 REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE:Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.  
Six (6) years of professional experience providing technical assistance  to local government agencies in the development of programs.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Government, Public  Administration, or a related field; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.  
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge  of the methods used to provide technical assistance to  the communities.
Knowledge  of  the  Federal  and  State  programs  available   to communities  in the areas of housing and urban renewal,  economic development,  air  and  water pollution,  regional  planning  and public facilities as well as their application to local agencies.
Knowledge  of the Methods used to gather and analyze data.
Ability  to  organize  assigned field and  office  work,  analyze technical problems and develop appropriate work methods.
Ability to aid municipalities in compiling information on Federal and State assistance programs.
Ability  to  prepare technical detailed applications for  Federal and State aid programs.
Ability  to  participate in administrative studies,  surveys  and analyses.
Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
Ability  to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the unit.
Ability to prepare correspondence.
Ability  to  prepare  statistical,  financial  and  other  related reports,  summaries and studies containing findings,  conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability  to  utilize  various types of electronic  and/or  manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  or related units.
Ability  to  read, write, speak, understand, and  communicate  in English   sufficiently  to  perform  duties  of  this   position. American  Sign  Language or Braille may  also  be  considered  as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as  they  can  perform  essential  functions  of  the  job  after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If the  accommodation  cannot be made because  it  would  cause  the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
CODES:   21/P21 - 64173            MCK                 07/23/05