(Exam) Provisional to Permanent, 9774-Senior Community Development Specialist I, Citywide (166922)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Provisional to Permanent position for current City employees who are provisionally working as a Senior Community Development Specialist I. The role involves performing a variety of activities related to the funding of local projects and programs by the Mayor's Office of Community Development. Responsibilities include program planning, development, project implementation, and evaluation. The specialist will review project plans, programs, labor relations, and affirmative action goals for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and policies. They will also conduct project analyses, recommend operational corrections, develop methods for evaluating grant-funded projects, and prepare reports.

Requirements

Current Provisional Employee in Class 9774- Sr. Community Development Specialist I, who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 9774.
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.
OR Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND two (2) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice.
OR Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration; AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and /or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.
OR Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.
Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community development programs.
Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local laws as they apply to such programs.
Thorough knowledge of local governmental structure.
Ability to work with neighborhood organizations.
Ability to perform statistical analysis.
Ability to apply principles to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to write clear and concise reports, recommendations and correspondence.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with representatives of governmental and community organizations.
Ability to speak effectively before individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

Develops and coordinates the preparation of annual work programs and operating budgets of nonprofit corporations and city agencies receiving community development funds.
Prepares, reviews, and executes contracts for the disbursement of funds.
Prepares and processes all necessary documents and fiscal payments to corporations and agencies.
Provides appropriate fiscal budgetary control.
Makes on-site visits to monitor projects for contract compliance.
Establishes and coordinates operational methods and procedures.
Recommends project or program modifications and adjustments to assure contract adherence and responsiveness of programs to community needs.
Collects and evaluates performance data and prepares written evaluation reports.
Provides technical assistance, information, and advice to organizations and agencies wishing to apply for community development funding.
Works with other public agencies to coordinate and streamline project or program implementation.
Assists in evaluating and recommending effective program design and operating procedures.
Works with the Human Rights Commission to assure affirmative action goals on construction and rehabilitation projects.
Reviews and recommends physical improvements concerning construction plans and budgets.
Meets with agencies, architects, and contractors to outline funding program requirements and procedures.
Monitors progress of construction and processes progress payments.
Reviews proposals for community development funding and/or special project funding.
Monitors Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority projects receiving community development funds.
Collects data and prepares reports, memoranda, and correspondence related to the activities of the Office of Community Development.
Performs other duties as assigned.