City of Berkeley
Community Development Project Coordinator
City of Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of
Community Development Project Coordinator
(CDPC) for consideration in multiple City departments! In this role, you will have the opportunity to serve as a project leader in one of the City's community development program activities outlined below. You will coordinate various phases of projects and implement activities of housing, employment, transportation, and/or economic development. Duties include handling requests for grant funding, contract compliance matters, operations support, data analysis, and development and administration of policies, procedures, and budgets.
Health, Housing & Community Services (HHCS)In Affordable Housing Programs, the CDPC implements a variety of programs related to affordable housing development, rehabilitation, program administration, and policy development and implementation. Ideal candidates have a solid understanding of affordable housing financing and/or housing policy, resourcefulness in responding to challenges, and proficiency in drafting, negotiating and executing the mechanisms for ensuring the community's interests.In Labor Standards and Employment Programs, the CDPC works to ensure the City is in compliance with relevant local and federal ordinances/regulations. The Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) contains several locally adopted labor and employment programs.Public WorksIn Real Property Services, the CDPC provides lead direction to staff, advises City Management on program implications of operational or financial activity, and makes recommendations regarding project restructuring, funding alternatives, and cost analysis. Incumbents have considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment, particularly when representing the City in meetings with other agencies, boards, commissions and community groups.In Electric Mobility, the CDPC leads the City's efforts to fulfill the
Berkeley Electric Mobility Roadmap
which aims to create a fossil-free transportation system and ensure equitable access to the benefits of clean transportation. Incumbent will organize the Electric Mobility Implementation Working Group, manage the development of City-owned electric vehicle charging infrastructure, track and develop programs utilizing emerging mobility options, and catalyze actions such as pilot projects and new best practices.City ManagerIn the Office of Economic Development, the CDPC provides assistance to new and growing businesses in Berkeley and the business district organizations that represent them. They will perform economic data analysis, prepare reports and presentations, manage Berkeley's Revolving Loan Fund, and manage contracts with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). Incumbent will act as liaison with various business organizations to promote positive neighborhood economic development outcomes. They will also advise businesses seeking to grow in or relocate to Berkeley and link them with property owners, brokers and other sources of business assistance.
See the full job class specification:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105114A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:Equivalent to
graduation from a four-year college with major coursework in business, planning, or public administration or a closely related field and four (4) years of professional project management experience in community development, such as housing, economic development, public works, or planning. Lead and/or supervisory experience is desirable.
A master's degree in a related program is desirable and can be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Incumbents must be able to attend evening meetings. A valid California driver's license is desirable.Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
This recruitment will close on Monday, November 18 at 5:00 PM.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to
ada@berkeleyca.gov
. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
The exam process
will
include
, but is not limited to
:Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification.
The examination process and dates
are subject to change
. The
City
may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to
hr@berkeleyca.gov
at the time of application.
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Community Development Project Coordinator
(CDPC) for consideration in multiple City departments! In this role, you will have the opportunity to serve as a project leader in one of the City's community development program activities outlined below. You will coordinate various phases of projects and implement activities of housing, employment, transportation, and/or economic development. Duties include handling requests for grant funding, contract compliance matters, operations support, data analysis, and development and administration of policies, procedures, and budgets.
Health, Housing & Community Services (HHCS)In Affordable Housing Programs, the CDPC implements a variety of programs related to affordable housing development, rehabilitation, program administration, and policy development and implementation. Ideal candidates have a solid understanding of affordable housing financing and/or housing policy, resourcefulness in responding to challenges, and proficiency in drafting, negotiating and executing the mechanisms for ensuring the community's interests.In Labor Standards and Employment Programs, the CDPC works to ensure the City is in compliance with relevant local and federal ordinances/regulations. The Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) contains several locally adopted labor and employment programs.Public WorksIn Real Property Services, the CDPC provides lead direction to staff, advises City Management on program implications of operational or financial activity, and makes recommendations regarding project restructuring, funding alternatives, and cost analysis. Incumbents have considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment, particularly when representing the City in meetings with other agencies, boards, commissions and community groups.In Electric Mobility, the CDPC leads the City's efforts to fulfill the
Berkeley Electric Mobility Roadmap
which aims to create a fossil-free transportation system and ensure equitable access to the benefits of clean transportation. Incumbent will organize the Electric Mobility Implementation Working Group, manage the development of City-owned electric vehicle charging infrastructure, track and develop programs utilizing emerging mobility options, and catalyze actions such as pilot projects and new best practices.City ManagerIn the Office of Economic Development, the CDPC provides assistance to new and growing businesses in Berkeley and the business district organizations that represent them. They will perform economic data analysis, prepare reports and presentations, manage Berkeley's Revolving Loan Fund, and manage contracts with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). Incumbent will act as liaison with various business organizations to promote positive neighborhood economic development outcomes. They will also advise businesses seeking to grow in or relocate to Berkeley and link them with property owners, brokers and other sources of business assistance.
See the full job class specification:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105114A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:Equivalent to
graduation from a four-year college with major coursework in business, planning, or public administration or a closely related field and four (4) years of professional project management experience in community development, such as housing, economic development, public works, or planning. Lead and/or supervisory experience is desirable.
A master's degree in a related program is desirable and can be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Incumbents must be able to attend evening meetings. A valid California driver's license is desirable.Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
This recruitment will close on Monday, November 18 at 5:00 PM.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to
ada@berkeleyca.gov
. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
The exam process
will
include
, but is not limited to
:Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification.
The examination process and dates
are subject to change
. The
City
may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to
hr@berkeleyca.gov
at the time of application.
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