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Position Information Join the Community Development Commission (CDC) in their mission to create affordable housing access in Sonoma County. Starting salary up to $37.09/hour, plus a $600 monthly cash allowance, and a competitive total compensation package!* What We Offer When you join the CDC, you become part of a challenging and rewarding work environment where you gain the satisfaction of knowing that you are working to better your community. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including: An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $650 and ongoing education/training opportunities Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement fully integrated with Social Security May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Become a Senior Community Development Specialist Working on the Homeless Services Team, under the direction of the Homeless & Community Services Manager and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinator, this Senior Community Development Specialist position is responsible for supporting the work of the CoC Board, its membership, and the alignment and integration of the CDC's homeless services systems with other County department/agency systems of care. Additionally, this position: Provides administrative support to the Safety Net work groups and CoC task groups, including the management of CoC membership wiki/web postings and the coordination and documentation of CoC Board meeting activities Supports efforts to engage Safety Net partners in the Coordinated Entry System Assists in the development and application of data sharing agreements Conducts data analysis, evaluation, and performance monitoring for CoC and Safety Net projects Provides analysis, writing, and coordination of grant applications related to County-wide Safety Net efforts Organizes training sessions for providers regarding the application of Housing First, Harm Reduction, Client-Centered Care, and other evidence-based practices, which are crucial to meeting Safety Net and state and federal program needs Provides back-up to the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) administrator and organizational support for community mobilizations such as the annual Homeless Count The ideal candidate will have superb interpersonal skills, be skilled at building and fostering working relationships, and possess: Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and an aptitude for efficiently managing competing demands A proven track record of exercising excellent judgment and a common sense approach to addressing challenging customer service situations Experience supporting and driving housing and community development compliance projects About the Sonoma County CDC The Commission is dedicated to creating homes, in thriving and inclusive neighborhoods, for all. To learn more about the Commission's dedication to creating homes for all, please visit the Sonoma County Community Development Commissions' website. This position is in the Sonoma County Community Development Commission, which is a separate entity from the County of Sonoma, and not within the Sonoma County Civil Service System. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU). The Formal title of this position is Senior Community Development Specialist. County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally this would include academic course work in public administration, business, accounting, real estate, finance or related courses and three years of full-time experience as a Community Development Specialist II or equivalent position. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Special Requirement: Designated positions may require the ability to speak, read and write a language in addition to English. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: the purpose, process and concepts of processing documents related to Community Development Programs; federal assistance programs; real estate transactions; loan application procedures; grant program funding; commonly used documents related to specialized program areas; methods and techniques used in researching, proofing, evaluating and gathering information; organization and presentation of data in reports to the public; computerized equipment and specific systems used within the agency; English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and composition; public welfare and community resources available to low income groups; instructional techniques and methods. Ability to: work independently in performing most assignments and in resolving problems; provide training and direction to lower level staff; establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with clients, other employees and supervisors, community organizations and representatives, the general public, and state and federal agencies; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; assist in management of multi-faceted programs; independently manage multiple projects of a multi-faceted program; organize, coordinate, analyze and synthesize the work of varied and changing work groups including staff of municipalities, County departments, local and state agencies, community organizations, lenders, title companies, real estate agents, developers and/or others; function as lead for a program and/or multiple projects of a program; use computerized equipment; analyze and evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations; make oral and written presentations to groups and organizations of various size; establish, organize and manage departmental files; prepare clear and concise written reports. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting-a-Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation may be required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: CG HR Technician: AC

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