This is second level supervisory community development work directing a staff of neighborhood development specialists in the citizen participation aspects of the city's clean block and urban beautification programs. Work includes directing a staff engaged in contacting neighborhood residents and community groups and enlisting their support in program activities. Motivating and maintaining public interest in the programs is of major significance to the work. The employee in this class participates with others in carrying out various aspects of the city-wide clean block and urban beautification programs. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

• The position must direct a staff of neighborhod development specialists in the citizen participation aspects of the City's clean block and urban beautification program.
• Only one position may be allocated to the class.
• The position must perform the work in the Streets Department.

• Directs, through subordinate supervisor, a staff of neighborhood development specialists recruiting and instructing volunteer block captains as part of the neighborhood clean block program; assigns subordinate coordinators to specific sections of the city; reviews reports of subordinates to ascertain the progress made in specific sections; tours the city and observes the methods by which subordinates stimulate interest in the clean block program; indicates more efficient methods of public contact; participates in staff conferences and discussions on policies and procedures concerning the administration of the clean block program and demonstrates various techniques and approaches which have proven effective in appealing to neighborhood groups of multi-cultural backgrounds.
• Develops and supervises the maintenance of computerized and manual records and reports pertaining to the program including such data as the streets involved, names of block captains, the progress and type of participation and any other factors bearing on the program; requisitions materials and supplies; insures the security of program buildings and grounds.
• Addresses neighborhood committees and school groups to indicate the aims, objectives and procedures of the clean block program, and to enlist their participation in it; addresses local civic groups to explain and enlist support for the beautification programs; attends national conferences on City beautifications to exchange information.
• Presents Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee program at elementary schools through slide presentations, poster and floral contests, special event and award ceremonies, and speeches at assembly and other meetings; encourages and promotes anti-graffiti campaign at the neighborhood level.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• public relations techniques used in dealing with the various civic and community organiza- tions.
• city ordinances and regulations governing sanitation and recycling principles and practices.

ABILITY TO:

• employ a high degree of tact, diplomacy and judgment in creating public interest, support and participation in urban beautification programs.
• prepare and deliver talks to diversified groups and organizations.
• organize promotional activities.
• supervise the work of a group of subordinates engaged in carrying out the various aspects of the clean block program.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
• prepare reports and maintain routine records.

EDUCATION

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• Two years of sanitation neighborhood development experience.

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SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

• Two years of supervisory level neighborhood development experience.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included the specific experience.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Clean Block Administrator.

PAY RANGE: EP17
Class Established: 6/1967

Latest Spec. Revision:
  CSC - 12/1997 ; Ad Board - 4/1998

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