Save Our Streets Coordinator

Save Our Streets Coordinator

Buffalo, NY, United States

Salaries may be subject to change pursuant to NYS Civil Service Law and the consent of the Buffalo Common Council.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An incumbent to a position in this title is responsible for implementing and directing the Operation Clean Sweep initiative in distressed targeted areas in the City of Buffalo.  He/she also coordinates the neighborhood revitalization effort in designated communities.  He/she also is responsible for developing a strategy for the expansion of Save Our Streets initiatives to other areas of the city, providing necessary leadership for the introduction of social service, housing, economic and workforce development agencies into the designated Save Our Streets sites to meet the needs of local residents.  He/she will be responsible for all aspects of the grant management and reporting, including but not limited to programmatic reporting and program evaluation.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Implement and direct Operation Clean Sweeps initiative in target areas;
• Coordinate neighborhood revitalization in designated communities;
• Meets with landlord and block club members regarding nuisance complaints;
• Assists community leaders and stakeholders in stabilizing property;
• Converse with owners, property managers and attorneys regarding noncompliance;
• Conducts free landlord training sessions for property owners;
• Target properties that do not meet the standards of forfeiture and utilize the Interactive “Bawdy System”
• Prepare and maintain reports and records;
• Performs related duties as requested.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of Bawdy House Law and the implications therein;

Thorough knowledge of local laws and HUD regulations regarding “Clean Sweep” initiatives;

Thorough knowledge of applicable housing code violations and guidelines

Working knowledge of grant management and reporting

Working knowledge of program evaluation criteria pertaining to “Clean Sweep” initiatives;

Ability to interface with various law enforcement agencies, human service agencies, private sector partners and government agencies to manage the objectives of the clean sweep initiative program;

Good communication skills;

Physical ability commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university recognized by a regional, national, or specialized agency as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Secretary of Education, in Social Work, Business Management, or a related field and three (3) years of full-time experience in the field of human/social service, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, or housing in a bona fide non-profit organization and/or government agency in the field of human/social service, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, or housing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment and maintained during employment. 

SALARY:

$ 58,897