Career Opportunity

Cultural Districts and SoMa Stabilization Program Manager (9775 - Senior Community Development Specialist II)

Recruitment: REF43520N

Published: August 01, 2024

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Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development

MOHCD’s mission is to address social, economic, and racial inequities through the creation of affordable housing opportunities and the funding of essential services that are foundational for strong communities.  We are industry leaders in the implementation of policies for the creation, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing.  In our hiring practices, we strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of our City and the populations we serve, and we urge qualified candidates of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.

Role description

Under general supervision, the Senior Community Development Specialist II – Cultural Districts & SoMa Stabilization Program Manager at the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Community Development Division, performs difficult and complex program planning work in the areas of community development, capacity building, and grant management.

The Program Manager will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the City’s enacted ordinance establishing cultural districts throughout San Francisco.  The goal of these districts is to acknowledge and preserve neighborhoods with unique cultural heritage. This position serves as the primary contact for the Cultural Districts as it relates to budgetary and fiscal management as well as achieving their overall legislative purpose. The program manager is responsible for communications with the Cultural Districts and assisting them with navigating the City and MOHCD grant and fiscal processes.

The Program Manager will be responsible for overall oversight grants relating to the Cultural Districts, including the approval of grant workplans, oversight of client data and reporting, tracking all fund sources, and working with the MOHCD finance division, operations team, and the Mayor’s Budget Office regarding all areas of Cultural District funding.  The Program Manager may also be responsible for managing other MOHCD grants and community investments as needed to support the Department’s consolidated strategic plan.

The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the approval of a Cultural, History, Housing and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (“CHHESS Report”) for each district in collaboration with the appropriate community-based organizations and partner City Departments the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, the Planning Department, and the Arts Commission.  This report will provide a demographic and economic profile of each district, including past, current and future trends; analyze and record the tangible and intangible elements of the district’s cultural heritage; identify areas of concern that could inhibit the preservation of the district’s unique culture; and propose legislative, economic and other solutions and strategies to support the successful development and vibrancy of each district. 

The Program Manager will also be responsible for overseeing the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund and programming administered by MOHCD.  This fund is designed to address the impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SOMA including assistance for: affordable housing and community asset building, small business rental assistance, development of new affordable homes for rental units for low income households, rental subsidies for low income households, down payment assistance for home ownership for low income households, eviction prevention, employment development and capacity building for SOMA residents, job growth and job placement, small business assistance, leadership development, community cohesion, civic participation, and community based programs and economic development. 

This position also serves as the primary staff support and lead for the SoMa Community Stabilization Community Advisory Committee, a seven-member body appointed by the Board of Supervisors that meets on a quarterly basis to provide advice regarding the potential uses of the fund.  The Program Manager oversees the administration of grants funded through the Stabilization Fund. The Program Manager is responsible for presentations to policy bodies to provide information on the status of the fund and to seek approval for expenditures from the fund.

Essential functions include: Supervising one full-time staff member;  coordinating the development of program areas;  coordinating the implementation of activities with other city departments and city initiatives; providing technical assistance and capacity building to community based organizations; reviewing, presenting, and discussing program, operations, or policy issues; reviewing and making recommendations regarding the annual grant work plans, operating budgets, and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and funded projects; developing and implementing procedures to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; attending program or project-related meetings; preparing, reviewing and executing contracts and other necessary documents; meeting with agencies, key stakeholders and other relevant individuals; and working with confidential information.  The Senior Community Development Specialist II at the Mayor’s Office of Housing also performs related duties as required

How to qualify

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or 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 three (3) years 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

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 two (2) years 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 Ph.D. or Juris Doctor 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, 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.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in project management, including working with different governmental agencies and community organizations.
• Experience in analyzing and developing policies
• Experience in program development and implementation
• Experience in long-range strategic planning
• Knowledge of San Francisco’s neighborhoods and social services infrastructure
• Experience working in a government and/or non-profit setting, interacting with the development and implementation of programs that serve low-income communities
• Passion for  improving government  performance, solving social problems, and ensuring  racial  equity.
• Experience with governmental regulations, compliance and monitoring procedures
• Experience providing leadership and staff support to advisory bodies
• Experience working with cultural institutions
• Experience working with small businesses
• Experience in affordable housing
• Experience working with social service providers
• Experience overseeing capital improvement projects and public space improvement projects
• Experience offering technical assistance to non-profit organizations
• Experience in developing strategic neighborhood planning processes that effectively incorporate community input
• Experience in speaking effectively before individuals and groups in both government, non-profit and community settings
• Experience in facilitating effective collaboratives between non-profit institutions
• Experience in developing public-private partnerships
• Experience in program evaluation
• Basic knowledge of non-profit financial systems

What else should I know?

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Full-time
• Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Work Hours: Regular
• Application Opening: Thursday, July 31, 2024
• Filing Deadline: Friday, August 30, 2024 - 11:59 pm
• Annual Salary: $131,300 - $159,640

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HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process. • Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen 7 Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

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.

Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2021-22.pdf .

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. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ .

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Selection Procedures - Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (100%)

Candidates will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of principles and practices of department specific programs including the goals and objectives of these programs; knowledge of activities of community agencies charged with carrying out the programs; knowledge of relevant Federal, State and Local Laws, procedures and regulations governing the department specific programs; ability to apply principles to define programs, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions in order to make recommendations regarding the visibility or proposed project and program activities, and determine alternate or additional sources of funding for proposed project and program activities, and ability to prepare written information in a clear, concise and well-organized manner, using appropriate rules of grammar and composition when composing reports, correspondence, and other documents.    A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation in order to be placed on the eligibility list according to the final score.

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

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst at Karen Henderson - karen.henderson@sfgov.org.

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.

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

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.