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CDBG Program Specialist

2 months ago

San Francisco, California, United States City and County of San Francisco Full time

Company Overview

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

The City and County of San Francisco actively encourages applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be evaluated without regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, medical conditions, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or any 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) is dedicated to enhancing the City's economic vitality through essential programs that focus on neighborhood commercial corridors, workforce enhancement, collaborative development projects, industry-specific business recruitment and retention, small business support, and international business outreach. OEWD strives to continuously improve San Francisco as a desirable place to live, work, and conduct business.

About the Community Economic Development Division (CED)

The Community Economic Development Division of OEWD emphasizes local economic growth by supporting small enterprises, enhancing storefronts, and fostering dynamic commercial corridors.

Position Overview

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) Appointment. This role is not subject to the competitive civil service examination process and will operate at the discretion of the appointing officer.

Under the supervision of the Small Business Programs Administrator, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Specialist will manage a portfolio of nonprofit partners that deliver technical assistance to small businesses regarding the reporting and compliance of CDBG-eligible activities. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the primary funding source for CDBG initiatives. The CDBG Specialist will collaborate with the team to establish and evaluate key performance indicators and assess the effectiveness of grantees in providing technical support to small businesses in San Francisco.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of nonprofit agency partners that facilitate technical assistance to small businesses.
  • Assist in the drafting and execution of grant agreements.
  • Support the compilation, drafting, and review of federally mandated reports.
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with grantees offering technical assistance and capacity-building support as needed.
  • Review and analyze monthly reports submitted by providers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Conduct audits of nonprofit grant initiatives to verify adherence to federal standards.
  • Collaborate with the Small Business Programs Administrator to perform on-site evaluations of individual projects.
  • Assess client eligibility and approve monthly invoices submitted by service providers.
  • Oversee data entry by agencies in our internal client data management system.
  • Assist in troubleshooting system errors and clarifying program requirements for providers.
  • Organize and maintain records of required documentation for each project.
  • Continuously conduct program evaluations to recommend operational improvements that enhance program performance and better serve community needs.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Skills

  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local guidelines related to CDBG-eligible projects.
  • Familiarity with providing technical assistance to small businesses in low-to-moderate income areas.
  • Creative problem-solving abilities and adaptability.
  • Basic knowledge of data management with a keen attention to detail.
  • Project management skills, including budget tracking, timeline creation, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Proficiency in data management and visualization tools such as Excel, Airtable, Power BI, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.

Work Style

  • Ability to work effectively within a diverse team.
  • Experience managing complex relationships with stakeholders, including external partners and community members.
  • Resourceful and creative in overcoming challenges to achieve objectives.
  • Capable of understanding overarching goals while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
  • Actively engages in cross-disciplinary collaboration to provide and receive feedback and share knowledge.

Applications will be screened based on relevant experience. Additional assessment methods may be utilized to evaluate candidates' qualifications. Only those applicants who best meet the Agency's needs will be invited to participate in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the interview stage.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications serve as a guideline for determining the education, training, experience, special skills, and/or licenses that may be required for employment in this role. While these qualifications are typical for the position, additional requirements may apply and will be specified in the job announcement.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing, workforce development, finance, education, social work, youth services, criminal justice, or election-related work; OR

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a major in 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, workforce development, finance, education, social work, youth services, criminal justice, or election-related work; OR

3. A Master's degree from an accredited institution in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration; OR

4. A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution.

SUBSTITUTION:

Verifiable administrative/professional experience in community development, housing, workforce development, finance, education, social work, youth services, criminal justice, or election-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.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

None

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION: Applicants may be required to provide verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is necessary, details on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempting deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Additional Information

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