Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Specialist - Office of Economic and Workforce Development (9772)
City and County of San FranciscoAbout the role
Company Description
We Value Equal Employment Opportunity!
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military, and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
About the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD)
The San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) supports the City's ongoing economic vitality through key programs focused on neighborhood commercial corridors, workforce development, joint development projects, industry focused business recruitment and retention, small business assistance, and international business development. OEWD’s goal is to work continually to make San Francisco an even better place to live, work and do business.
About the Community Economic Development Division (CED)
The Community Economic Development (CED) Division of OEWD focuses on neighborhood economic development including supporting small businesses, improving storefronts, and creating vibrant commercial corridors. The division works with a diverse set of stakeholders that promote economic development efforts and work in collaboration towards a shared vision and mission.
Job Description
Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) Appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.
Under the Small Business Programs Administrator, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Specialist will work with a portfolio of nonprofit grantees that provide technical assistance to small businesses on the reporting and compliance of CDBG eligible activities. The CDBG Specialist should have some knowledge of federal regulations as it relates to Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the primary funder of CDBG activities. The CDBG specialist will work with the team to develop and assess key performance indicators and evaluate the effectiveness of the grantees as they provide technical assistance to small businesses in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
Oversee a portfolio of nonprofit agency grantees that assist with the delivery of technical assistance to small businesses.
Support drafting and execution of grant agreements
Support compilation, drafting, and review of federally required reports
Maintain partnerships with grantees providing technical assistance and support with capacity building when needed
Utilize internal systems to create and amend related projects
Review and analyze monthly reports submitted by providers, organizations, and agencies to ensure contract compliance
Conduct audits of nonprofit grant projects to ensure federal requirements are being met
Work with Small Business Programs Administrator to conduct on-site visits to assess effectiveness of individual projects
Review client eligibility and approve monthly invoices submitted by the providers
Manage agencies’ data entry in our internal client data portal
Assist with troubleshooting in-system errors and/or clarify program requirement to providers
Organize and keep records of required agency documents for each project
Continually conduct program evaluations to make recommendations and operational changes that will improve program performance and better meet community needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Skills
Clear understanding of federal, state, and local government
Clear understanding of technical assistance providers and how technical assistance plays a crucial role in supporting small businesses
Knowledge of CDBG eligible activities
Creative problem solving and adaptability
Basic knowledge of data management with a strong attention to detail
Project management including budget tracking, creating and maintaining project timelines, and coordinating stakeholders
Experienced with data management and visualization software including Excel, Airtable, Power BI, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar products
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