COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST III

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　　COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST III

　　Salary

　　$34.89 - $47.42 Hourly

　　Location

　　City of Long Beach, CA

　　Job Type

　　Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent

　　Job Number

　　CD24-029

　　Department

　　Community Development - (UC)

　　Opening Date

　　01/16/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

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　　DESCRIPTION

　　THE DEPARTMENT

　　The Department of Community Development delivers a wide variety of programs and services to help create and maintain more safe, sustainable, and livable neighborhoods. The department is comprised of five bureaus: Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing and Neighborhood Services, Planning, and Administrative and Financial Services. Our staff of more than 200 works tirelessly to serve the community through an array of policies and programs, including land use and development, affordable housing, environment and historic preservation, neighborhood improvement, and construction standards and safety. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in our role to help transform Long Beach into a model urban community that honors its past and embraces the future.

　　THE POSITION

　　The Department of Community Development has an opening for Community Program Specialist III to support the Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau. The Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau assists with the preservation and development of affordable housing and offers a variety of innovative neighborhood improvement programs. The positions will report to the Housing Development Officer and will help implement neighborhood improvement and housing programs within the Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau. The Community Program Specialist III position is a unique opportunity to assist in the delivery of multiple programs that directly impact the quality of life for lower income and special needs residents of Long Beach. The position requires analytical tasks, but also a lot of teamwork and direct contact with consultants/contractors and residents.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　TheCommunity Program Specialist III position will:

　　Assists with the implementation and coordination of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Single-Family Rehab (SFR) Loan Programs

　　Helps administer ADU,SFR, and first time homebuyer loan and grant programs, including application processing, loan origination and funding

　　Assists with the administration of the Commercial Corridor Façade Improvement Program

　　Helps in the housing-related administration of Density Bonus, Inclusionary Housing, and No Net Loss ordinances/policies

　　Participates in monitoring the City’s stock of affordable housing units, including the enforcement of outreach, eligibility and payment regulations

　　Determines eligibility for various programs based on household size and income requirements

　　Interprets complex governmental regulations

　　Conducts research on homeowner assistance programs

　　Coordinates homeowner/homebuyer program outreach and marketing efforts

　　Tracks preparation of legal documents

　　Prepares RFPs, RFQs, and Notices of Funding Availability for a variety of programs

　　Prepares written and oral reports

　　Helps to oversee labor compliance and construction management consultants

　　Participates in building partnerships with organizations who provide lower income homeownership programs

　　Interacts with applicants, stakeholders, and various City departments/bureaus

　　Participates in the preparation of a variety of annual complex grant reports

　　THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

　　The ideal candidate will have the following skill and abilities

　　Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

　　Experience communicating regularly with diverse audiences which may include residents, task forces, committees, consultants, residential management companies and/or neighborhood associations

　　Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public

　　Ability to operate office equipment including computers, printers and copiers as well as the word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, database and program specific applications

　　Ability to work occasional nights and/or weekends

　　Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

　　REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

　　REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

　　Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or closely related field

　　Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

　　Two (2) years of paid full-time professional experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of this position

　　A Master’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required professional experience

　　SELECTION PROCEDURE

　　This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, February 1, 2024. To be considered, interested applicants must file an application online with the following attachments:cover letter, resume, and proof of degree(if qualifying with a degree), in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

　　Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7165.

　　The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

　　The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

　　The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact (562) 570-7287.

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　　Employee Benefits

　　The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

　　· Medical and Dental Insurance

　　· Life Insurance

　　· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

　　· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

　　· Deferred Compensation

　　· Credit Union Membership

　　· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

　　· Flexible Spending Accounts

　　· Free Employee Parking

　　· Paid Parental Leave*

　　*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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　　INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?

　　Yes

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　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSPlease indicate if you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

　　Yes, I possess a Bachelor's degree

　　No, I do not possess a Bachelor's degree but I have at least four (4) years of experience to substitute the required education

　　No, I do not possess a Bachelor's degree AND I do not have at least four (4) years of experience to substitute the required education

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　　I understand that if qualifying with a college or university degree, I must attach proof of education such as a transcripts or copy of degree.

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Do you have two (2) years full-time experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position?

　　Yes

　　No

　　No, I possess one (1) year of full-time professional experience and a Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field to substitute one (1) year of experience

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　　Do you have a valid Class C Driver License?

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Please add any additional information you would like to have considered in the evaluation of your application.

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　　REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, or transcripts, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

　　Yes

　　No

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　　CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment.

　　To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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　　Agency

　　City of Long Beach

　　Department

　　Community Development - (UC)

　　Address

　　411 W. Ocean Blvd., 3rd Fl

　　Long Beach, California, 90802

　　Phone

　　(562) 570-5290

　　Website

　　https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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