Job description
CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY ACTION
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2023
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS
SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID
DRIVER’S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: APRIL 24, 2023 AT 12:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
$5,521 - $7,046 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $31.85 - $40.65 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Community Action Agency provides leadership, advocacy, and services assisting low-income and disadvantaged persons to achieve self-sufficiency.
The Housing Authority administers the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program through a contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Housing Authority also assists local efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities to low-income residents.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the direction of a manager may supervise assigned staff; provide creative leadership to coordinate community health improvement activities, agency and community relations, effective crisis communication, volunteer recruitment and support, and/or resource development for mental health prevention and early intervention and/or community health improvement projects; provide creative affordable housing development options, work with staff to apply for funding for development and to coordinate with agencies to bridge the gap between housing and housing stabilization services; and to perform related work as required.
This position requires strong project management skills and ability to interpret and navigate state and federal funding program requirements.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have a background in affordable housing with an understanding of Federal and State programs, strong analytical skills, excellent writing skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, be organized and detail-oriented, be comfortable with public presentations, and have sensitivity to working with people of different cultures and economic backgrounds. Precisely, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
Technical experience in financing affordable housing, including financial and feasibility analysis experience;- Experience with asset management and loan portfolio, as well as a knowledge of property management policies and procedures;
- Experience with policy and program development in the housing field and knowledge of the affordable housing industry;
- Ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to groups and individuals;
- Ability to use collaborative relationships to facilitate public policy in the affordable housing field;
- Ability to set goals and monitor personal progress;
- Ability to manage multiple projects and supervise program support staff
- Be a responsive and motivated team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Excellent computer skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Develop grant proposals and contracts, create fiscal reports, assess project and/or developer risks, conduct onsite monitoring, participate in funding agency audits/monitoring, and select projects/developers through a competitive procurement process (i.e. NOFA or RFP/RFQ processes)
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Community Development Coordinator position in the Housing and Community Action Programs is responsible for working with the community to coordinate, facilitate, promote and negotiate affordable housing development. The incumbent must be able to exercise independent judgment, effectively supervise and evaluate funding and project potential, and participate in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provides effective leadership and works with the community to coordinate all phases of affordable housing development, which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; applies interpersonal skills to enhance collaboration with housing focused community members and local agencies toward housing goals; responds to community input and investigates, develops, and negotiates with potential funding sources the focus and scope of proposed improvement activities, strategies, and evaluation methodology; prepares effective grant applications, funding proposals, and budget submissions to promote the development of housing resources to support innovative population-based affordable housing efforts; applies interpersonal skills to enhance collaboration of the appropriate Housing and Community Action Program staff, community members, and agencies toward common housing goals; effectively utilizes the Grant Resource Center or other means to identify and develop positive relationships with potential funding sources (including local, state, and federal agencies; corporations; private foundations; and, philanthropic organizations); works with fiscal staff to plan realistic budgets for submission with requests for funding; contributes to the Department's effort in relation to county housing needs; assists in outreach to hard-to-reach populations to obtain input for community housing improvement activities, and in increasing the Department's level of cultural competency as an organization; tracks expenditures; acts as a liaison to coordinate planning activities with agencies to avoid duplication of efforts; prioritizes work assignments and works well under the pressure of deadlines; prepares and presents effective oral presentations to community agencies/potential funding sources; may serve as a member of local or State housing groups or committees as designated by the Housing and Community Action Programs; demonstrates effective team member orientation and pursuit; actively promotes the mission, vision, and values of the Housing and Community Action Programs. Primary assignment emphasis may or may not include all of the duties outlined above.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: The appropriate Housing and Community Action Programs department practices that include: affordable housing development to include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; models of and research related to community involvement in building healthier communities; grant writing; population-based housing outcome improvement; functions and services of local community agencies, organizations, and resources; social marketing, public relations, effective use of the media; methods of navigating the World Wide Web; budget preparation, fiscal planning, and monitoring; funding sources from foundations, corporations, and government agencies; research and outcome evaluation methodology.
Ability to: Demonstrate and develop in others leadership, vision, and energy in community outreach, organizing, and coalition building around population-based housing goals; negotiate effective and sustainable public/private partnerships; speak effectively to groups and organizations, and interact in partnership with other department staff, community agencies, and groups; think creatively, e.g., develop new approaches as needed, focus on results, exercise initiative, demonstrate ingenuity, think strategically, and show sound judgment in identifying and pursuing sources of program funding; coordinate and complete multiple community housing planning activities; demonstrate a successful track record of securing funding; work independently under limited supervision, prioritize work assignments, show excellent organizational skills, and work well under pressure of deadlines; communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and effective manner; utilize word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word) and the Internet with a high level of competence; read and interpret legislation and grant application instructions; maintain a steady sense of urgency; prepare effective grant applications and letters of intent and/or support, including well-written goals, objectives, and strategies when applicable; develop and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with a wide range of people.
These requirements are typically attained with three (3) years of progressively more responsible experience in: 1) community outreach, organization, or coalition building; 2) health-related or affordable housing program development and implementation; 3) writing, securing, and managing grant activity (preferably with a health-based organization); AND a baccalaureate degree in public health, business, public administration, political science, communications, community health, or related field or comparable related experience.
A master’s degree (preferably with a specialization in public health, public administration, health administration, or business administration, or a directly related field) may be substituted for one year of experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid California driver license.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
Do you have a valid driver’s license? Yes __ No__- Do you have experience in affordable housing development? If so, how many years and what was your role in the development process? If no, please type ‘n/a’.
- Please describe any experience you have with real estate transactions or loan origination processes. If none, please type ‘n/a’
- Do have experience in grant writing? If so, what grants have you written? If no, please type ‘n/a’.
- Do you have any grant management experience? If so what grants have you administered and for how long? If no, please type ‘n/a’.
- Do you have experience supervising program support staff? If so, please describe. If no, please type ‘n/a.’
- Do you possess any of the skills listed under the ideal candidate statement? If yes please list, if no, please type ‘n/a.’
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.- Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
- As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
- Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
- Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information click here. If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.
- In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
- Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and Shasta County Employees Association (SCEA).
- Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 8.75% of his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at Employee Benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County’s website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County’s website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on April 24, 2023. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application.
It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will
NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit : Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
NOTE:
Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES
Holidays:
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
Vacation:
10 working days a year during the first three years of service; 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service; 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service; 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service. Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.
Sick Leave:
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual. Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement. Note - accrued sick leave may not be used until after three months of employment. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.
Bereavement:
Maximum of 24 hours for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.
Health Plan:
Shasta County contracts with PERS for medical insurance and has an alternative Blue Cross plan. Employees in the Teamsters bargaining unit are insured through a Teamsters Trust plan. Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most, or all, of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium. Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.
Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance. The employee pays the full premium during the first six months of coverage.
Vision Plan:
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.
Life Insurance:
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit.
Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security. Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit. Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit. Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62. Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.
Employees pay 7.75% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contact, or Personnel Rules as appropriate.
Miscellaneous:
- Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies.
- IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
- Optional insurance products are available.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA 96001-1676
(530) 225-5515
Comments, please email: schr@co.shasta.ca.us
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