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Form of workTHE 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.
The Community 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
- 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
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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