Provisional to Permanent - Community Development Specialist (9772) Citywide (160390)

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: October 16, 2025
• Application Deadline: no sooner than Friday, October 24th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
• Compensation Range: $98,982- $120,380 (Classification and Compensation Info)
• Recruitment ID: PTP-9772-160390

Job Description

Under supervision, assists in monitoring and evaluating Community Development Programs: maintains and reviews performance data and reports; maintains close contact with personnel of community development funded agencies and projects; analyzes data and prepares recommendations; and performs related duties as required

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

2. Conducts surveys and studies; analyzes and updates statistical data: may submit recommendations for changes to make the various programs more responsive to community needs.

3. May review and analyze monthly reports submitted by various community groups, organizations and agencies to ensure contract compliance; makes on site visits to assess effectiveness of individual projects: writes and submits monthly performance monitoring reports.

4. Provides technical assistance to project sponsors in physical design and implementation procedures; attends project related community and other meetings.

5. Provides program information and support services to the Citizens Committee on Community Development and various other groups, organizations and individuals.

6. Provides tracking and analysis of financial/fiscal information in city, state or other database systems to support grant management programs.

7. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned, applicable existing and proposed legislation and regulatory mandates, contract and grant oversight and monitoring.

8. Other duties as assigned.
 

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: the principles, procedures, practices and legal standards of Community Development programs, Federal State and local laws as they apply to such programs, local governmental structure, financial/fiscal monitoring and reporting activities, applicable existing and proposed legislation and regulatory mandates, contract and grant oversight and monitoring.

Ability to: work effectively with funding agencies, other city departments, non-profit and/or neighborhood organizations; apply the principles and practices of public administration, and financial management; clearly interpret all applicable laws, ordinances and codes as they pertain to the supporting programs, and effectively communicate program policies to boards, committees, other agencies and the public; identify, gather and evaluate information from a variety of sources, formulate logical conclusions and develop effective courses of action and/or recommendations; use computer applications, including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and the internet to prepare correspondence, reports and other documentation, extract and process information and create and maintain records, prepare clear accurate and well-organized reports, memos, and correspondence; speak clearly and concisely in order to effectively express ideas and communicate work-related information to a variety of individuals and groups; listen, ask appropriate questions and effectively elicit information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, officials and the general public; prioritize and organize multiple and assignments and projects; exercise sound judgment and appropriately refer issues to managers/administra