Exempt to Permanent Senior Community Development Specialist I (9774) Citywide (E161826)

Under general supervision performs a variety of activities related to the funding of various local projects and programs by the Mayors Office of Community Development; may participate in significant program planning development project implementation and evaluation; reviews project plans programs labor relations activities and affirmative action goals to assure compliance with Federal State laws and regulations and local policies; conducts project analyses makes recommendations on operational corrections to comply with contractual requirements and Federal regulations; develops methods of evaluating effectiveness of grant funded projects : prepares reports and records and performs related duties as required.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109 the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code / class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. As assigned 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.

2. 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.

3. As required provides technical assistance information and advice to representatives of various organizations and agencies wishing to apply for community development funding of projects.

4. 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.

5. As assigned 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.

6. May review proposals for community development funding and / or special project funding in one or more program areas; may monitor Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority projects receiving community development funds.

7. As requires by Federal regulations collects data and prepares a wide variety of reports memoranda and correspondence related to activities of the Office of Community Development

8. Other duties as assigned

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge Abilities and Skills : Thorough knowledge of : the principles and practices of community development programs; Federal State and local laws as they apply to such programs; and local governmental structure : abilities and skills to work with neighborhood organizations and to perform some statistical analysis : ability to apply principles to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions : write clear and concise reports recommendations and correspondence; deal tactfully and effectively with representatives of governmental and community organizations : and speak effectively before individuals and groups.

Qualifications :

Current Category 16 17 or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 9774 who has worked at least 2080 hours in class 9774;   AND

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. 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

2. 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) years of administrative / professional experience in community development housing and housing development workforce development finance education social work children / youth work criminal justice; OR

3. Possession of a Masters 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

4. 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.

SUBSTITUTION :

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.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Verification :  Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on  Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and  Verification of Experience and / or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Failure to provide the required verification when requested may result in rejection of application and / or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.

Note :   Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility disqualification or may lead to a lower score.

Special Requirements :  Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge abilities education experience or license may be established for individual positions.

Additional Information :

SELECTION PROCEDURES :

• Job Application -  Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.
• Preliminary Questionnaire   Training and Experience Assessment   (100% Weight) -  During the application process candidates will be prompted to complete a Preliminary Questionnaire as part of the online employment process. Please answer the Preliminary Questionnaire carefully and thoroughly.  It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list. Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the length of their exempt City service (in Category 16 17 and / or 18) in the 9774 Senior Community Development Specialist I class along with any additional qualifying points (e.g. promotive status) as outlined in Civil Service Commission (CSC) rules. All work history will be verified using official City records which will serve as the final authority in determining qualifying service.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Important Note :  Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Certification

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List.

Eligible List / Score Report :

Once you pass the exam you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information visit  duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

How to apply :

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online at  .

Note :

1. Please ensure the information on your application is accurate. It may not be possible to change after youve applied.

2. Your first and last name should match your legal ID for verification purposes. A preferred first name may be included in parentheses. Here is an example : Samuel (Sam) Jackson

3. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and therefore it is your responsibility to ensure that your registered email address is accurate.

Upon successful submission applicants will receive a confirmation email from  . Keep this email for your records.  Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights :

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement including requirements time periods and other particulars except when superseded by federal state or local laws rules or regulations. Note : The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at  The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources 1 S Van Ness Avenue 4th Floor San Francisco CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements applications and examination policies including applicant appeal rights can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at  information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco :

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the analyst Kristin Hadley (she / her / hers) at . Please include the recruitment ID  E2P-9774-E161826 in the subject line.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV / AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV / AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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