LAFCo Policy Analyst - Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) - Board of Supervisors - (1823 Senior Administrative Analyst)

City & County of San Francisco (CA)•San Francisco, CA

29d

About The Position

Local Agency Formation Commissions are independent regulatory bodies that oversee changes to the boundaries of cities and special districts. LAFCos were created by the Legislature in 1963 during the post-World War II housing boom to "discourage sprawl and encourage orderly government." They are governed by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act. All 58 counties have LAFCos. However, the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission is unique. Per Ordinance 0146-07, the Board of Supervisors has charged SF LAFCo with an advisory role for the implementation of the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program. This ordinance directs SF LAFCo to assist with the startup of the CCA Program and advise the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), and other agencies regarding all aspects of development, implementation, operation, and management of the CCA Program. LAFCo is responsible for providing monitoring and advice to the Board of Supervisors, SFPUC, and agencies regarding the CCA Program. Visit https://sfgov.org/lafco/ to learn more about LAFCo. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Policy Analyst reports to the Executive Officer and will conduct research, reporting, and analytical tasks to support program activities for the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, purpose, and scope of the Cortese- Knox-Hertzberg Act and the applicable Federal, State, and local rules and regulations
Administrative/professional experience in renewable energy, municipal financial services, municipal housing, program administration or project implementation
Experience in local municipal government and utility regulators
Experience in community choice aggregators (CCAs) and municipal utilities
Experience in affordable housing, municipal housing, or social housing
Experience in public banking, green banking, or municipal/public finance
Experience in competitive solicitations and contract negotiations
Experience in supervising staff or contractors
Ability and skills to synthesize complex information and recommend a range of creative options
Understand financial and technical reports and translate these reports for policy makers and the public
Ability to apply principles to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Understanding of policy and procedure, and work effectively with representatives of governmental and community organizations
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice

Responsibilities

Organizes and prepares agendas for meetings to meet legal and operational requirements
Facilitates actions and other related reports within required time frames
Website posting and updating
Conducts research and responds to requests from the public and other entities or departments received in person, by phone, electronic mail, or fax
Analyzes and interprets existing, newly enacted and proposed local, state, federal legislation and regulation for policy and financial impact
Research, analyzes and makes policy recommendation on special projects
Prepares and presents reports with recommendations and appropriate justification based on studies and surveys
Research, analyze and evaluate administrative and policy matters and advise the Commission on recommended action; review, develop, and implement policies; prepare comprehensive reports as requested by the Commission.
Ensure Commission's compliance with applicable state laws.
Monitor and support implementation of the CleanPowerSF program
Develop and prepare special studies regarding specific municipal services, as directed by Commission.
Conduct competitive solicitations for contractors, negotiate contracts, and manage activities of contractors.
Monitor and research state legislation, brief the commission and develop policy statements for the Commission; establish a liaison with members of the state legislature and staff; communicate official policy positions of the SF LAFCo to state representatives and appear at legislative hearings to represent the position of the Commission as needed.
Monitor and support and implement special districts as directed by the Commission including but not limited to financing districts and downtown revitalization and economic recovery financing districts or districts as defined in AB2488 to mean a legally constituted governmental entity separate and distinct from the City and County of San Francisco for the sole purpose of financing commercial-to-residential conversion projects or other projects of community-wide significance in downtown San Francisco that support downtown revitalization and economic recovery.
Prepare correspondence and supervise the maintenance of San Francisco LAFCo's files; prepare and present clear staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Assist with ensuring that Commissioners and LAFCo legal counsel timely complete required Statement of Economic Interest Filings and mandatory employee trainings required of Commissioners
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.