Community Development Program Specialist I​/II

The Position

Bring your passion for housing and community impact to the City of Modesto as a Community Development Program Specialist! Help drive meaningful solutions for homelessness and affordable housing while working closely with residents, partners, and local organizations. If you're ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!

Salary

Incentives:

2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree) 5% Education Incentive (master's degree)

The Community Development Program Specialist I/II is responsible to perform a variety of analytical duties in support of Housing and Homelessness related programs. Under close supervision, responsibilities can include work involving technical and analytical research of affordable housing and community development programs and projects, including but not limited to homeless, community, and housing development programs; and to initiate and maintain contact with property owners, residents, organizations, and governmental entities involved in these programs

The Supplemental Questionnaire is the Training and Experience Exam (Weighted 100%). In addition to the City of Modesto employment application, applicants must complete and submit

responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Only the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will become candidates and their supplemental questionnaire will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this position.

When completing the supplemental questionnaire, please note:

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaires will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
• Any work experience described in your supplemental question answers MUST also be found under Work Experience on your application.

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate's experience.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions :

Provide analytical support to the Community Development Manager.

Assist in the preparation of the division budget.

Assist in the preparation of annual reports and funding applications.

Provide statistical methodology for major projects.

Coordinate informational seminars and workshops.

Prepare data and reports for citizen committees, including the Economic Development Loan Committee and Citizens Housing and Community Development Committee.

Assist in the marketing of community development programs administered through the Housing and Neighborhoods Program Office; write and prepare brochures and flyers, video tape segments, and newspaper and magazine advertising copies.

Assist in monitoring Mortgage Revenue Bonds and other tax-exempt financing.

Monitor small-business loans, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental entities for proper expenditures according to loan or grant agreements and federal regulations.

Implement the Affordable Housing Task Force and Housing Trust Fund.

Develop and maintain automated systems for compilation of economic data, housing data, and participant files.

Monitor the low-income benefit and the effectiveness of existing community development programs; recommend the addition, expansion, or modification of programs and public outreach to respond to diverse and changing community needs.

Review and analyze proposals and make funding recommendations.

Advise prospective first-time home buyers about the availability of federal, state, and local housing programs.

Prepare and/or update policies and procedures of existing community development programs.

Assist residents with relocation under the Housing Rehabilitation Program.

Assist with loan package preparation to applicants under the Small Business Loan Program.

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