Exempt to Permanent - Senior Community Development Specialist I (9774) Citywide (E161826)

Under general supervision, performs a variety of activities related to the funding of various local projects and programs by the Mayor's Office of Community Development; may participate in significant program planning, development, project implementation and evaluation; reviews project plans, programs, labor relations activities and affirmative action goals to assure compliance with Federal, State laws and regulations and local policies; conducts project analyses, makes recommendations on operational corrections to comply with contractual requirements and Federal regulations; develops methods of evaluating effectiveness of grant funded projects: prepares reports and records and performs related duties as required.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. As assigned, develops and coordinates the preparation of annual work programs and operating budgets of nonprofit corporations and city agencies receiving community development funds; prepares, reviews and executes contracts for the disbursement of funds; prepares and processes all necessary documents and fiscal payments to corporations and agencies; provides appropriate fiscal budgetary control.

2. Makes on-site visits to monitor projects for contract compliance: establishes and coordinates operational methods and procedures: recommends project or program modifications and adjustments to assure contract adherence and responsiveness of programs to community needs: collects and evaluates performance data and prepares written evaluation reports.

3. As required, provides technical assistance, information and advice to representatives of various organizations and agencies wishing to apply for community development funding of projects.

4. Works with other concerned public agencies to coordinate and streamline various phases of project or program implementation; assists in evaluating and recommending effective program design and operating procedures: works with the Human Rights Commission to assure affirmative action goals on construction and rehabilitation projects receiving community development funding.

5. As assigned, reviews and recommends physical improvements concerning construction plans and budgets; meets with agencies, architects and contractors to outline funding program requirements and procedures: monitors progress of construction and process progress payments.

6. May review proposals for community development funding and/or special project funding in one or more program areas; may monitor Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority projects receiving community development funds.

7. As requires by Federal regulations, collects data and prepares a wide variety of reports, memoranda and correspondence related to activities of the Office of Community Development

8. Other duties as assigned 

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Thorough knowledge of: the principles and practices of community development programs; Federal, State and local laws as they apply to such programs; and local governmental structure: abilities and skills to work with neighborhood organizations and to perform some statistical analysis: ability to apply principles to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions: write clear and concise reports, recommendations and correspondence; deal tactfully and effectively with representatives of governmental and community organizations: and speak effectively before individuals and groups.