Supervising Development Specialist

The County of Riversides Housing Authority is seeking a Supervising Development Specialist (SDS) to support operations in Riverside. This role will provide full supervision of Housing Specialists and ensure the smooth operation of programs across multiple service areas. The SDS will be responsible for addressing complex complaints and concerns responding to inquiries from the Board of Supervisors and ensuring timely and accurate completion of HUD-related reports and deadlines. This position will lead monthly staff trainings monitor monthly performance reports and guide staff to maintain compliance with federal and local requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience supervising staff including familiarity with HR processes such as coaching performance management and employee discipline. The position requires excellent communication and writing skills as well as the ability to speak confidently in public settings. A successful candidate will be proactive organized and committed to supporting both staff and the community through effective leadership and sound decision-making.

Provide full scope supervision over a professional unit of staff who perform technical and analytical program/project-related work activities based on department assignment or plan; organize and direct workforce development economic development housing or community development projects to ensure adequate program/project management functional support of large-scale projects and/or key program initiatives.

Determine financial impact and monitor budget of projects; provide recommendations regarding projects to be funded and present justification to administration.

Maintain working relationships with federal state and local agencies County departments community groups and private-sector businesses and developers.

Maintain program linkages with training institutions employers and community service agencies.

Compile and compare project statistical data with established program goals.

Negotiate administer and monitor contracts and agreements; supervise Development Specialist staff with regards to specific projects or job training activities by prescribing procedures and methods scheduling and assigning tasks monitoring progress reviewing results and being responsible for completion of tasks and the evaluation of work performance.

Provide technical advice to businesses developers employers County departments and staff.

OPTION I

Experience: Two years as a Development Specialist III with the County of Riverside with at least one year in a lead capacity. (A masters degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration behavioral science social science political science public policy urban studies education marketing economics environmental sciences geography or a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions or Facilities Management Department may substitute for one year of the required non-lead experience.)

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree preferably with a major in business or public administration behavioral science social science political science public policy urban studies education marketing economics environmental sciences geography or a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions or Facilities Management Department. (Additional professional technical or senior clerical experience in a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions or the Facilities Management Department may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of qualifying full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: Four years of professional experience in a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions or the Facilities Management Department with at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity. (A masters degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration behavioral science social science political science public policy urban studies education marketing economics environmental sciences geography or a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions or Facilities Management Department may substitute for one year of the non-lead/supervisory required experience.)

EXAMPLES OF BUSINESS & COMMUNITY SERVICES/HOUSING HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION & WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FIELDS: Economic development; housing and community development; commercial development; real estate; facilities management; community services (e.g. parks community centers or lighting water and utilities programs) workforce development (e.g. employment programs or job training programs); eligibility or social programs; finance; contract monitoring/management; environmental or sustainability programs; foreign trade; public relations; marketing; fund raising; film; aviation; human resources; museums; and libraries.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Principles of public administration and personnel management; techniques of administrative and budgetary analysis; federal regulations for the Community Development Block Grant Program and housing programs; the purpose and structure of public job training programs; local employment practices conditions and needs; community resources and the training and educational services being provided; vocational and employment counseling techniques; qualifications necessary to fill jobs in various employment sectors; laws and regulations governing the funding and operations of publicly funded training programs.

Ability to: Research compile and analyze economic industrial housing and community development or job training information and recommend effective courses of action; organize factual materials and perform research and analysis in developing reports and promotional literature; write grant proposals; provide technical assistance and consultation service to government organizations and community agencies and groups; monitor program operators compliance with contracts; establish and maintain effective relations with business representatives civic groups the general public and co-workers; exercise tact and discretion in communicating material of a sensitive nature.

This recruitment is open to current County of Riverside employees.

For questions regarding this recruitment contact Ebelyn Skinner at

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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