9772-Community Development Specialist

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Community Development Specialist

Job Code: 9772

INTRODUCTION

Under supervision, assists in monitoring and evaluating Community Development Programs: maintains and reviews performance data and reports; maintains close contact with personnel of community development funded agencies and projects; analyzes data and prepares recommendations; and performs related duties as required

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions in this class function at the first journey level in the Community Development Specialist series. Employees in this class work with community corporations, private non profit organizations, City. State, and Federal agencies to develop and monitor Community Development programs and projects to assure compliance with governmental requirements. May be assigned to one or more of the following areas: neighborhood facilities, housing, public service, public improvements, grant tracking and analysis, and citizen participation

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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. Provides technical assistance to project personnel in developing annual work programs, budgets and program implementation.

2. Conducts surveys and studies; analyzes and updates statistical data: may submit recommendations for changes to make the various programs more responsive to community needs.

3. May review and analyze monthly reports submitted by various community groups, organizations and agencies to ensure contract compliance; makes on site visits to assess effectiveness of individual projects: writes and submits monthly performance monitoring reports.

4. Provides technical assistance to project sponsors in physical design and implementation procedures; attends project related community and other meetings.

5. Provides program information and support services to the Citizens Committee on Community Development and various other groups, organizations and individuals.

6. Provides tracking and analysis of financial/fiscal information in city, state or other database systems to support grant management programs.

7. Provides tracking and analysis of financial/fiscal information in city, state or other database systems to support grant management programs.

8. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned, applicable existing and proposed legislation and regulatory mandates, contract and grant oversight and monitoring.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: the principles, procedures, practices and legal standards of Community Development programs, Federal State and local laws as they apply to such programs, local governmental structure, financial/fiscal monitoring and reporting activities, applicable existing and proposed legislation and regulatory mandates, contract and grant oversight and monitoring.

Ability to: work effectively with funding agencies, other city departments, non-profit and/or neighborhood organizations; apply the principles and practices of public administration, and financial management; clearly interpret all applicable laws, ordinances and codes as they pertain to the supporting programs, and effectively communicate program policies to boards, committees, other agencies and the public; identify, gather and evaluate information from a variety of sources, formulate logical conclusions and develop effective courses of action and/or recommendations; use computer applications, including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and the internet to prepare correspondence, reports and other documentation, extract and process information and create and maintain records, prepare clear accurate and well-organized reports, memos, and correspondence; speak clearly and concisely in order to effectively express ideas and communicate work-related information to a variety of individuals and groups; listen, ask appropriate questions and effectively elicit information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, officials and the general public; prioritize and organize multiple and assignments and projects; exercise sound judgment and appropriately refer issues to managers/administrators; coordinate work and functions with other offices, programs or sections; ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; facilitate attainment of established goals and objectives.

Skill to: perform some statistical analysis of program data and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which may be required for employment in the class. Although these minimum qualifications are typical of the class, additional minimum qualifications and special conditions may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement.

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice or elections related work; 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 one (1) 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 elections related work; OR

3. 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; OR

4.Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university.

SUBSTITUTION:

Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice and/or elections related work may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

None

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 9774 Senior Community Development Specialist I

From : 9770 Community Development Assistant

ORIGINATION DATE: June 25, 1984

AMENDED DATE: May 27, 2005; September 10, 2009

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current minimum qualifications defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN, SFMTA

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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