Development Specialist I/II

DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I/II
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DIVISION
$3,200- $4,259 per month - DOQ
Regular Position

The Community Development Commission is a dynamic, innovative agency created in 1982 by the Board of Supervisors to generate affordable housing and economic redevelopment throughout Los Angeles County and participating cities. Funded primarily with federal grants, the Commission is an industry leader in sponsoring new solutions to housing and forming partnerships with private and public agencies. To apply and find out more about the Community Development Commission, please visit our web site at www.lacdc.org

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides technical assistance and guidance to cities, County departments and community-based organizations to determine project eligibility and effect implementation; assures compliance with CDBG regulations, contract requirements, federal record keeping/documentation requirements and local policies; monitors and reports on the progress of projects; prepares correspondence for program participants; evaluates, assembles and inputs data for contract development; performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education or training equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning or a related field; and one year administrative staff experience in federally funded grant programs. Desirable experience would include working for a grant-funded, non-profit or community-based organization providing housing or community development services; employment or internship with a public agency in planning, development or community services; or development project contract administration, budgeting and monitoring.

Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations pertaining to federally funded grant programs; compile and analyze information; evaluate financial and statistical information; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.

Possession of a valid California Driver?s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a reliable insured vehicle are required. Section 3 compliant. Commission employment is contingent upon continued Federal funding.

Division management will establish and implement screening criteria to comparatively and fairly evaluate the qualifications of all applicants, based on the application materials submitted and the needs of the Division. Only those applicants, whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Division, will be invited for an interview appraisal and written exerccise. Those applicants who do not complete the application form and supplemental questionnaire may be disqualified.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLY IMMEDIATELY, POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 000199

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DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I/II
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DIVISION (CDBG)
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

This questionnaire will assist the Human Resources Office in evaluating your qualifications for the position of Development Specialist I/II (CDBG). Applications submitted without the supplemental questionnaire will not receive further consideration in this recruitment process. Please answer each question clearly and to the point; however, be as thorough as possible. You may attach additional pages.

1. Describe your experience in administering a grant program or related activities. Indicate the nature and purpose of the program and the scope of your responsibilities.



2. Describe your experience in interpreting and applying laws or regulations relating to a project with which you were involved.



3. Describe your experience in monitoring, tracking, and reporting the process of a project or activity. Include the tools you used (including levels of proficiency with software programs), methods of reporting, and your level of responsibility.



4. Describe any involvement you have had in reviewing financial reports, preparing, and/or managing budgets.



5. Describe any experience you have had in providing technical assistance or training.



6. Relate any other experience or training, which is applicable to the position of Development Specialist.