9774-Senior Community Development Specialist I

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CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Job Title: Senior Community Development Specialist I

Job Code: 9774

INTRODUCTION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of activities related to the funding of various local projects and programs by the Mayor's 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.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions in this class function at the senior journey level in the Community Development Specialist series. Employees in this class carry out their assignments with considerable independence and do not receive day to day supervision. Positions in this class are distinguished from the lower class 9772 Community Development Specialist by their significant coordinating and monitoring responsibility over a variety of grant funded projects in one or more of the following program areas: neighborhood facilities rehabilitation, housing development, human services projects, public construction projects, federal labor relations and affirmative action compliance. Employees in this class may serve in a lead role for subordinate personnel.

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. 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

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.

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 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) 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

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; 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.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

None

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 9775 Senior Community Development Specialist II

From: 9772 Community Development Specialist

ORIGINATION DATE: June 25, 1984

AMENDED DATE: 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): CMMN, 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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