Administrative Officer

Job Description:

Administrative Officer

Description

Full-time position available with the Housing & Community Development Department, Tenant Advocacy/ERAP Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary: $4619/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.*Telework available after six month probationary period.*
Application Deadline Date: September 5, 2025


Responsibilities

• Reviews supplemental documentation submitted by service providers for residents participating in our Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
• Explores strategies for expanding or improving our Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
• Serves as a facilitator of information for our emergency rental assistance providers and our Right to Counsel service providers to ensure programmatic efficiency.
• Facilitates agreements between service providers and the City of Kansas City for services related to local and federal programs.
• Ensures all agreements comply with the City's procurement and contracting policies.
• Conducts compliance and monitoring activities to ensure proper financial management of program funds.
• Process invoices and reimbursement requests for the assigned programs
• Collect and analyze data to demonstrate program effectiveness.
• Organizes and lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Office of Tenant Advocacy activities.
• Provides detailed written reports to Department leadership on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and other Office of Tenant Advocacy activities.
• Collaborates with intra- and inter-departmental staff to achieve housing and community development goals set by the Department and the City.
• Performs related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in business or public sector administration to include at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience with at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).