Employment Opportunities

POSITION: Planning & Grants Coordinator
GRADE/PAY: G22, $19.41 per hour
DEPARTMENT: Community Planning and Mapping Services
REPORTS TO: Planning Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURS: 40 hours per week
DATE: 03/17/2020
REVISION DATE: 12/11/2024

JOB SUMMARY:
Implementation of the county Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
housing rehabilitation programs as the Grant Coordinator; Assists the Planning
Department with meetings and other administrative duties.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE JOB:
This position involves administration of the county’s CDBGs and Housing
Rehabilitation programs. The CDBG and Housing Rehabilitation is responsible for
implementation of the county’s CDBG and Housing Rehabilitation regulation
compliance, application processes and other project administration including
project eligibility, procurement, and accounting aspects of projects. An employee
in this position works closely with low-income individuals and households,
community agencies and county municipalities, contractors and county consultants
in implementing CDBG and housing activities. The CDBG and Housing
Rehabilitation Coordinator receives supervision and performs duties in accordance
with procedures and policies established by the CDBG and Housing Rehabilitation

BRADFORD COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION

regulations and procedures, and the Planning Director. This position will also assist
other departments of the County with project development for potential grant
applications which includes researching, project scoping and budget development
which will be coordinated with partnering agencies for grant writing assistance and
submittal to the applicable funding agency. Assists other Planning & Mapping
Staff with the various administrative tasks as requested.

JOB FUNCTIONS:
GRANTS
 Receives and acts upon requests for assistance with developing CDBG
projects for future fiscal years;
 Receives and acts upon requests for financial assistance for Housing
Rehabilitation;
 Maintains waiting lists for housing rehabilitation projects by emergency and
non-emergency project status;
 Prepares correspondence with CDBG and Housing Rehabilitation applicants,
agencies, consultants and contractors as needed;
 Determines and documents CDBG and Housing Rehabilitation applicant
eligibility, project eligibility and for Housing Rehabilitation; property
eligibility and standards;
 Conducts Environmental Review for CDBG and Housing Rehabilitation
projects with pertinent agencies including but not limited to, those associated
with the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO), DEP and other
applicable regulatory agencies;
 Contributes to: application development for CDBG and Housing
Rehabilitation funding; federal and state reporting for all funding sources;
accounting and drawing down of funds for all CDBG and Housing
Rehabilitation projects;
 Determines which housing rehabilitation-funding source is best suited to
each individual project;
 Presents for the Housing Rehabilitation Activity at the annual CDBG
hearing;
 Composes the Housing Rehabilitation portion of the office’s Annual Report;
 Develops and maintains forms and specific program documents to meet
governmental requirement;
 Coordinates with other county agencies involved in housing rehabilitation to
create a cohesive coverage countywide thus minimizing duplication of
efforts;
 Cooperates with disaster relief agencies and community organizations
involved in affordable housing in developing comprehensive strategies;
 Assist in project development and coordinate with partnering agencies for
any grants related to other County Departments

SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
 Assists County Planner with the following tasks application intake, assigns
file number, forwards correspondence to municipalities, agencies and
property owners.
 Enters Payment Orders/Invoices/Receipts into the system
 Assists County Planner with mailing correspondence related to Subdivision
and Land Development Preliminary and Final Approvals.
 Assists with maintaining a list of current subdivision and land development
applications by file number, name, municipality, Preliminary Approval date
and five-year ending review date in cooperation with the County Planner and
Planning Director
 Assists with monitoring document end dates for accuracy
 Prepares meeting space for monthly Planning Department meetings.
(Chair/Supplies/Printing Material/Ordering Food etc.)
 Attends monthly meetings of the Bradford County Planning Commission
and prepares the monthly meeting minutes.
 Forwards Land Development Plans to County Consulting Engineers and
maintains record of all expenses and collections associated with engineering
review in cooperation with the County Planning Director and County
Planner
 Prepares and advertises annual meeting schedule for the Bradford County
Planning Commission in cooperation with the County Planning Director and
County Planner.

GENERAL TASKS
 Assists with the public at the front desk and directs them to appropriate staff.
 Answers Planning and GIS inquiries over the phone and directs them to
appropriate staff.
 Performs delivery and pick-up at the Bradford County Courthouse
 Performs printing, copying scanning and binding of all reports and
documents.
 Performs all ordering of office supplies.
 All other related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Must have the ability to record, convey, and present information, explain
procedures, and follow instructions;
 Must be able to sit for long periods of time with frequent periods of
standing, walking, and occasional twisting, reaching, pulling, and pushing
required for obtaining files, doing inspections or other job duties;
 Dexterity requirements range from simple to complex movements of
fingers/hands, legs/feet, or torso to carry out job duties;
 Sedentary work with occasional lifting, 15-20 pounds;
 Must be able to pay close attention to detail
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
 Genuine interest and knowledge concerning community and housing needs
of low to moderate-income persons and households.
 Skills in interpreting and implementing government agency policies.
 Ability to interact positively and creatively with funding applicants, agency
personnel, consultants and the public.
 Professional writing and public speaking skills.
 Ability to utilize spreadsheets, databases, word processing and internet
computer functions.
 Certified IDIS user (state and/or federal $ draw down software). (Preferred)
If certification not at time of hire it will be obtained with training.
 Capable of entering construction sites and/or rugged and remote terrain areas
during various weather conditions for visual site assessment.
 Some knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software. (Preferred) Training will be
conducted with County GIS staff.
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
employees, peers, officials, other agencies and the general public. Provides
the highest level of customer service and courtesy to applicants and officials
requesting information from the office.
 Must possess a valid Pennsylvania drivers’ license.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE and TRAINING:
Some experience in the administration of public sector programs, preferably in the
area of community development and housing. A graduate from a college or
university of recognized standing with major work in public administration,
accounting, housing programs, grant writing and management, or related discipline
or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the
required skills, knowledge and abilities.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Local and State training are required as needed.
I have read the above job description and fully understand the requirements set
forth therein. I agree to abide by the requirements and duties set forth. I will
perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The County Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) oversees Bradford County’s emergency management operations, from a Director level position, on behalf of the County Commissioners in accordance with Title 35 and the principles of emergency management: planning, preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This single position class has the responsibilities to advise municipal Emergency Management Coordinators for its 51 municipalities; act as the County’s emergency management representative to several external agencies; establish and oversee the County Emergency Operations Center; respond as necessary to emergency situations within Bradford County; and manages County material resources necessary for proper emergency response.  This position reports to the Public Safety Director.

JOB SUMMARY:

Serves as dispatcher of police, fire and ambulance services in the operation of two-way radio and telephone; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Positions in this class are responsible for receiving and sending messages via radio and telephone.  The work is performed in accordance with a standard routine; however, room for independent action and thought are necessary in emergency situations when a supervisor is not available or the volume of calls is too great to justify any type of delay. General supervision is received from the 911 Coordinator.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Receives emergency and nonemergency calls for police, fire, ambulance, probation, children services and other agencies;

Dispatches the proper crew to the emergency or nonemergency scene vis two-way radio or telephone;

Operates the police Clean computer terminal, entering and retrieving information;

Processes all call cards for police, fire and ambulance calls;

Tests equipment to ensure proper working condition;

Dispatches all disaster drills and weather problems;

Reads emergency operations books to upgrade present knowledges and skills.

Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs routine building cleaning and outdoor maintenance tasks; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is repetitive manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning and outdoor maintenance duties. An employee in this class works under general supervision on routine recurring assignments, receiving specific instructions on each new or unusual assignment. The work is reviewed via inspection by the Custodial Supervisor.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes and buffs floors;

Washes windows;

Dusts woodwork, furniture and other articles;

Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms and replenishes supplies;

Empties waste cans, and ash trays;

Replaces light bulbs;

Vacuums carpets and upholstered chairs;

Empties trash into the hopper.

Shampoo carpets.

Travels between different county operated buildings in a variety of weather

Activating/Deactivating Alarm Systems

Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Works indoors at multiple county buildings in adequate workspace with adequate

temperatures, ventilation and lighting.

· Works with average exposure to noise from equipment both indoors and outdoors

· Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt; more exposure when cleaning air ducts

· Subject to working different shifts as needed

· Subject to working in adverse conditions, depending on assignment.

PHYSICAL and MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must possess ability to record, convey, and present information, explain procedures, follow instructions

· Must be able to stand and walk intermittently for long periods throughout the workday, with occasional sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and grasping or driving, as necessary, to carry out job duties.

· Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands, feet/legs, and torso as required for job duties.

· Heavy work, with frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing from 20-25 pounds; occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds.

· Must demonstrate emotional stability

· Must be able to move frequently throughout the day

· Must have average strength and physical endurance and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds if necessary

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Some knowledge of cleaning methods, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; thoroughness; dependability. Flexibility to travel to different work sites.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE and TRAINING:

· High School Diploma (Preferred)

· Preferably some building cleaning experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge

· Must have a valid PA driver’s license

· Must be willing to submit to a security checks

· Subject to Criminal Background check

REQUIREMENTS: Preferably some experience as a
professional probation officer and/or graduation from a college or
university of recognized standing with major work in criminal
justice, psychology, sociology, social work or a related field; or
any equivalent combination of experience and training which
provides the required knowledges, skills and abilities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Good knowledge of modern social service
practices and casework philosophy, methods and practices; good
knowledge of applicable laws; good knowledge of resource
agencies and law enforcement agencies; good knowledge of
individual and group behavior; ability to deal with children and
adults under trying circumstances; ability and desire to work
successfully with people and to make independent decisions;
ability to plan and organize work; ability to understand and
interpret laws and regulations; ability to deal firmly and effectively
with the public; tact; pleasing personality; integrity.

Good knowledge of modern social services practices,
casework philosophy and investigations, ability to deal
with children and adults. Good communication and
interviewing skills, possession of a Bachelor’s degree in
Social Services, Sociology, Psychology, or related field.
Must possess Child Line and PSP Clearances and must
possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to work
flexible hours. Must be Pennsylvania Civil Service
Commission eligible. PA Residency waived for this
position. EOE

LOCATION: Bradford County Correctional Facility

Various Shifts and Hours

REQUIREMENTS: Prefer some work experience in police or general guard duty. Must be able to physically manage inmates and be aware of the demands of a correctional facility. Must possess high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer some criminal justice course work. Must be available for shift work.