Section 3 Coordinator at Housing Authority of Kansas City

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Section 3 Coordinator. Our Section 3 Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Authority's resident employment efforts by working with all Authority departments; developers; construction contractors and subcontractors; service provider contractors; tenant associations; and residents of public and assisted housing.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Certifies individuals as Section 3 according to HUD standards and regulations, based on their household income by collecting data supplied by the applicant.
2. Identifies and certifies businesses as Section 3 qualified according to HUD standards and regulations, based on the data submitted by owners.
3. Develops a network of public and private sector businesses that Authority will partner with to train and employ residents and create resident-owned businesses. Assists contractors, managers and public officials as required with program efforts.
4. Maintains a database of Section 3 residents by documenting their income, work experience, education, and interests.
5. Reviews bids, RFPs and RFQs submitted for work projects. Ensures that the bids and requests include the required Section 3 and MWBE plans relative to the project and evaluates such plans.
6. Attends pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings. Explains the MWBE and Section 3 polices and goals at the meetings and provides related information for the submission of bids and proposals.
7. Reviews and updates Section 3 forms at least once a year to include new HUD income guidelines.
8. Reviews and revises the Section 3 Administrative policy as needed in order to ensure that the Authority is administering the program as approved by the Board of Commissioners (BOC).
9. Provides Section 3 information for the Authority website that includes the Section 3 business application, the current list of Section 3 businesses, the monthly activity report, the resident application, and the Administrative policy.
10. Provides technical assistance to Section 3 and MWBE businesses, (e.g., how they can bid on jobs) and offers resources in response to questions such as the establishment of their business.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in social work, adult education, business administration or social services. Five (5) years of experience in a government, construction, or social service setting addressing issues of employment and training resources is preferred.

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation details: 45000-45000 Hourly Wage

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