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

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

2d•$118,742 - $144,300•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Provisional to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current 9774-Sr. Community Development Specialist I provisional employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the posted classification. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

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 one of the following fields: 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.
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 some 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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 representatives of various organizations and agencies wishing to apply for community development funding of projects.
Works with other concerned public agencies to coordinate and streamline various phases of 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 receiving community development funding.
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 process progress payments.
Reviews proposals for community development funding and/or special project funding in one or more program areas.
Monitors Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority projects receiving community development funds.
Collects data and prepares a wide variety of reports, memoranda and correspondence related to activities of the Office of Community Development.
Other duties as assigned.