(Exam) Provisional to Permanent - Community Development Assistant (9770) Citywide (162393)

Company Description

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY

This is a Provisional to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current provisional employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the posted classification.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

• Application Open: January 6, 2026
• Application Deadline: may close no sooner than Friday, January 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m
• Compensation Range: $79,872-$97,162 (Classification and Compensation Info)
• Recruitment ID: PTP-9770-162393

Job Description

Under immediate supervision, performs beginning level community development work in monitoring and evaluating Community Development Programs: assists in compiling performance data and reports; analyzes and processes program data: and performs related duties as required.

This is the entrance level in the Community Development specialist series. Employees in this class work under close supervision and may be assigned to one or more of the following areas: neighborhood facilities, housing, public service, public improvements, citizen participation and information management.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Assists in providing technical assistance to project personnel in developing annual work programs, budgets and program implementation.

2. Assists in reviewing and analyzing monthly reports submitted by project directors and agencies for conformance to budgetary and programmatic requirements and objectives of the various projects to ensure contract compliance; may make on-site visits to assess effectiveness of individual projects; may write and submit monthly performance monitoring reports.

3. Assists in compiling, analyzing and/or processing data on the impact of various projects in city communities, updates statistical data; compile and prepares reports.

4. Assists in providing technical assistance to project sponsors in physical design and implementation procedures; may assist in project analysis and funding recommendations based on evaluation of performance and relevant data.

5. As assigned attends project-related community and other meetings. May provide program information and support services to various groups, organizations and individuals

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILL: Some knowledge of: the basic concepts and practices of Community Development Programs; local governmental structure; methods of research and preparation of reports as a basis for recommendations; knowledge in compiling, analyzing and processing data; abilities and skills to work with neighborhood organizations and to perform some statistical analysis.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current Provisional Employee in Class 9770 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 9770.

2.  Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice, or elections related work; OR

3. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice.

SUBSTITUTION:

Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice, and/or elections related work may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing d