This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Housing Specialist. You will be scored based on your checked responses. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determinations.
By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
If selected for interview, you may be required to display and respond to questions to validate your responses to this exam.
I have read and understand the above instructions.
Relevant Knowledge and Experience – Scored Examination
This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position. This supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination. Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.
For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided.
Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated nor considered as responses to the items in this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.
1.
Describe your knowledge of funding sources and financing mechanisms (e.g., grants, loans, down payment assistance, gap financing, tax credit) for housing projects and housing programs.
I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I can apply this knowledge to performing tasks under close supervision.
I can apply this knowledge to performing tasks independently.
I can apply this knowledge in a lead/supervisory capacity.
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
2.
Describe your experience developing, managing, and implementing housing programs, including assistance to renters and home buyers, or other equivalent work experience.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
3.
Describe your experience building and maintaining positive working relationships with state, federal, private, and public agencies, colleagues, and the public using principles of good customer service.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
4.
Describe your knowledge of qualifying applicants for various types of housing utilizing household income and state and/or local affordability thresholds.
I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I can apply this knowledge to performing tasks under close supervision.
I can apply this knowledge to performing tasks independently.
I can apply this knowledge in a lead/supervisory capacity.
5.
Describe your experience developing and administering a grant management program.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
6.
Describe your experience communicating with stakeholders on affordable and workforce housing issues.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
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