Community Development Grant Specialist - Invest In Neighborhoods - Office of Economic and Workforce Development (9772)

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Community Development Grant Specialist - Invest In Neighborhoods - Office of Economic and Workforce Development (9772)

Recruitment: REF9724F

Published: May 09, 2022

Accepting applications until: May 23, 2022

Contact:

Anabel Simonelli - anabel.simonelli@sfgov.org

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

Department: Economic & Workforce Development
Job class: 9772-Community Development Specialist
Salary range: $97,032.00 - $118,014.00
Role type: Temporary Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

About:

***Please note that we are extending the application deadline of this recruitment to May 23, 2022- 11:59PM. You do not need to re-apply if you have applied already.***

Appointment Type: Temporary-Exempt (TEX) Appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

We Value Equal Employment Opportunity!

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.

About the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD)

The San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) supports the City's ongoing economic vitality through key programs focused on neighborhood commercial corridors, workforce development, joint development projects, industry focused business recruitment and retention, small business assistance, and international business development. OEWD’s goal is to work continually to make San Francisco an even better place to live, work and do business. OEWD is a dynamic Department in the City and County of San Francisco that reports directly to the Mayor

In February of 2021, Mayor London N. Breed and Board of Supervisors President Shamann Walton announced the City’s plan for reinvesting $120 million in San Francisco’s African-American community over the next two years, with the creation of a new, citywide initiative: “The Dream Keeper Initiative.” This funding follows an extensive community and stakeholder engagement process and is part of Mayor Breed’s roadmap for reforming public safety and addressing structural inequities in San Francisco. Within the Office of Economic and Workforce Development this investment is intended to support programs and services directly align with growing financial health and economic well-being of San Franciscans by ensuring San Francisco’s diverse Black communities' foundational needs are met, and they have an opportunity at equitable economic growth through entrepreneurship and employment pathways in high growth industries, guaranteed income and other income generating opportunities.

Role description

The 9772- Community Development Specialist position will be assigned to the Invest In Neighborhoods Division to support Opportunity Neighborhood Program efforts and Dream Keeper investments. The Invest In Neighborhoods division of OEWD that focuses on neighborhood economic development including supporting small businesses, improving storefronts, and creating vibrant commercial corridors.

The Opportunity Neighborhood’s program focuses on neighborhoods that have experienced historic divestment where staff develops and implements economic development interventions that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. These neighborhoods have an assigned project manager that works closely with community stakeholders and other city departments to strategically disburse investments and support equitable economic development strategies. Dream Keeper Investments will support equitable economic growth by implementing culturally intelligent practices to better serve San Francisco black owned small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The 9772 - Community Development Specialist will be responsible for 1) providing administrative support to staff managing dream keeper investments 2) tracking, reporting, and improving systems to demonstrate program impact 3) supporting external communications regarding Dream Keeper programs and small business services.

For more information about the Dream Keeper Initiative, visit the following website: https://sf-hrc.org/city-fund-reallocation-dream-keeper-initiative

Job Responsibilities

Administrative Support

Support oversight of Dream Keeper Investments by tracking budget and monitoring procurement processes, tasks and deadlines
Drive continuous process improvement by collaborating with internal OEWD staff on design of new solutions that enhance performance and achieve established goals, support Invest In Neighborhoods tracking and organization of project files
Review and update current project management processes, templates and procedures, to incorporate best practices and adapt to changing systems
Communicate new processes and procedures and encourage adoption by the team
Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings as directed, support developing agendas, note taking and tracking of next steps and actions
Follow up with grant managers and support preparation for upcoming meetings and set reminders for completion of assigned tasks
Maintain track of upcoming program deadlines and project milestones

Data Collection and Analysis

Support OEWD staff efforts to maintain accurate records and track performance of multi-year strategies for the Dream Keeper Initiative
Support project managers in the collection of data, tracking metrics, analyzing the data and reporting on outputs and impact of investments and across projects
Collaborate with Dream Keeper service providers and grant managers to conduct program surveys and gather input from participants
Provide reports and presentations to senior staff on data and metrics

External Program Communication and Small Business Engagement

Engage directly with program participants and small business entrepreneurs seeking access and support from OEWD programs
Manage communication and correspondence between program participants and OEWD
Manage email, phone calls and correspondence related to program input, follow up and problem solving
Ensure timely communication and monitoring of input from program participants, public and internal city partners
Ensure responsiveness to small business and entrepreneurs by tracking and answering phone calls and emails, providing referrals to appropriate small business resources
Work with senior program managers to identify, screen, refer entrepreneurs to appropriate small business resources
Support community engagement efforts as required to advance OEWD’s economic recovery and equity goals, including community events, resource fairs, hiring events, and other public activities
Take on special projects as needed to support the Dream Keeper Initiative and OEWD's mission
Other duties as assigned

How to qualify

Desirable Qualifications

Highly organized and able to keep track of tasks and provide supportive structure to meet project deadlines
Have an in-depth knowledge of San Francisco small business needs, neighborhood identities and community needs
Be able to deploy, coordinate and leverage City resources, knowledge, and relationships on behalf of marginalized individuals and communities
Have experience working with communities who have experienced historical and institutional racism
Ability to read and synthesize data, and to communicate complex ideas to non-technical audiences orally and in writing
Demonstrated experience working with city, municipal, state, and national public policy leaders; the private sector; nonprofit advocates; and other community stakeholders
Proficiency in operating computers using Windows-based programs, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software in a standard office environment
Ability to work with minimum supervision in a team environment, to meet deadlines and to manage highly detailed work with accuracy
Proficiency in language(s) in addition to English

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456

Note: Falsifying one’s 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.

What else should I know?

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, May 23, 2022 - 11:59PM

HOW TO APPLY

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Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

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.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact: Anabel Simonelli-Kupelian, Chief People Officer, anabel.simonelli@sfgov.org.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.