PROJECT ASSISTANT

Project Assistant

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Project Assistant to fill one (1) vacancy in the Arts and Cultural Affairs Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and / or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. Under general supervision, to perform a variety of para-professional, technical, financial, and administrative tasks involved in the planning, development, and marketing projects; to provide support in an assigned specialized function; and do related work as required.

Parks make life better! Our parks are an important resource for the community, providing venues for people to recreate, improve their health and well-being, and connect with neighbors and nature. The City has over 50 parks totaling close to 3,000 acres of parkland. We have pocket parks, neighborhood parks, community parks, regional parks, joint use and special use facilities. Our park system includes both developed parks and natural open spaces for recreation and habitat conservation. Across the various park types there are numerous recreational opportunities including active sports fields, playgrounds, splashpads for water play, recreation centers, passive recreation amenities as well as access to 12 community centers, 3 senior centers, 8 swimming pools (including one joint-use pool), 23.7 miles of beautiful trails, and 2 dog parks. The City also owns several undeveloped sites throughout the City that are earmarked for future parks.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Assist in the coordination, dissemination, and presentation of program / project informational materials; participate in the updates of program / project activities.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and agenda items of assigned phases of development projects; coordinate and prepare public notices as required for all departmental hearings and other public legislative sessions.
• Assist in compiling and analyzing data on a variety of assigned projects and programs; compile and maintain status reports on assigned project / program activities.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with community groups to discuss and plan projects and community events related to program / project activities.
• Respond to complaints and requests for information; refer complex or technical requests to appropriate staff.
• Lead and coordinate work projects of administrative support staff.
• Participate in the inspection of building sites for rehabilitation of property improvements, demolition of property improvements, verification of commercial, industrial and residential work performed for payment of services rendered, and for potential development of property.
• Meet with developers on the planning, construction, and closing phases of new projects; review contractor bids, appraisals, preliminary title reports, and escrow instructions; ensure acceptance by program loan underwriter.
• Keep abreast of all current underwriting guidelines issued by the City, private lenders working with the City, and others, in order to accurately process and package loans.
• Advise program applicants of requirements and eligibility for various projects and programs.
• Prepare loan files; order any and all documentation necessary to complete loan files; review verifications and credit history; complete borrower's analysis; witness borrower's signature on loan documents as necessary; submit accurate and complete loan packages; coordinate and facilitate the closing of loans.
• Assist in coordination of divisional activities with other City departments, divisions, or outside agencies.
• Assist in budget control for assigned division or section; monitor program / project fund allocations, balances, revenues, and agency loan payments; maintain confidentiality of any and all financial data.
• Assist with processing of financial transactions.
• Maintain records and databases.
• Use computerized systems and programs for providing reports, presentations, statements, data, or other project and / or program information.

When assigned to the Office of Communications, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

In addition to the above, when assigned to the Economic Development Division, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

In addition to the above, when assigned to the Redevelopment Division, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

When assigned to the Museum Department, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Qualifications

Education : Equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in public and / or business administration, economics, urban planning, community development, real estate development, housing development, accounting, arts, design, marketing or advertising, humanities, arts and cultural management or a related field. Two additional years of experience may substitute for the required education.