Community Development Analyst

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with required grant and City record keeping; prepares performance and monitoring reports
• Ensures program compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations
• Prepares, monitors, and administers operating budgets and funding allocations
• Compiles and interprets data
• Coordinates, organizes, and monitors program activities with other City departments and outside agencies; acts as staff liaison with Federal, State, and local representatives
• Coordinates the completion of Federal, State, and local environmental review process required for project and program activities; researches and analyzes program requirements and makes recommendations for improvements
• Assists in the development and implementation of assigned Division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
• Interprets and analyzes legislative proposals and regulations
• Compiles, creates, and makes presentations to private groups and organizations, as well as to public agencies
• Serves as staff liaison to community organizations, governmental agencies, and the general public
• Prepares correspondence, reports, charts, and other materials necessary to accomplish Departmental goals
• Prepares and delivers public information in a variety of formats (e.g., brochures, advertisements, requests for proposals, newsletters, application forms, social media posts, etc.)
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates technical and clerical staff; community outreach staff and volunteers as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned

In addition to the functions listed above:

When Assigned to Housing and Community Development

If supporting Grant Management and Compliance activities:

• Ensures program and project compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and all other federal requirements under Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH), California Emergency Solutions Housing (CESH) and other programs
• Interprets and analyzes legislative proposals and regulations
• Acts as staff liaison with state Housing and Community Development (HCD) and regional Housing and Urban Development (HUD) representatives
• Assists with required grant and City record keeping; prepares grantee performance reports
• Assists with preparation of various grantee applications and reports (e.g., Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan)
• Advises and monitors City-funded subrecipients and other housing production and homelessness-related program applicants and the general public on Housing Division activities, initiatives, and best practices
• Prepares, monitors, and administers operating budgets and funding allocations; assists with the preparation and submittal of plans and reports such as the Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and Consolidated Plan
• Prepares applications for affordable housing and homelessness activities; oversees required Federal, State and City grant record keeping; prepares grantee performance reports
• Prepares reports and other necessary documentation related to the HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information Systems (IDIS), Sage Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and other information systems used by the Housing Division
• Assists with HUD Audit and City Single Audit

Typical Decisions: The incumbent must make significant analytical decisions regarding the activities and operations of the assigned Community Development Department Division. Engages with various agencies and ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State, and local regulations relating to the provision of affordable housing and homelessness
• Principles and practices of public administration, community and economic development, affordable housing, homelessness, and planning
• Municipal accounting, record keeping, and budgeting; negotiation techniques
• Research methods and procedures; mathematics and statistics
• Operation of personal computer word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Other information/reporting systems and software programs used by the Housing Division
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and problem-solving techniques
• Grant and contract administration related to HUD programs preferred
• HUD’s online information systems (IDIS) preferred

Skill in:

• Interpreting, analyzing, and applying governmental policy, procedures, and regulations
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Preparing and overseeing budgets
• Preparing concise, comprehensive, and accurate written reports, presentations, and correspondence
• Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Promoting the mission, values, and standards of the organization
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Effectively organizing tasks, planning time frames, and meeting deadlines
• Managing, training, and evaluating assigned staff

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or closely related field.

Experience: Two years of technical or analytical experience in federal and state grant administration, housing, or related public health or community development activities. A Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Sociology, Psychology or Public Health may be substituted for one year of experience.

Licenses and Certifications: Avalid State of California Driver’s License.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computer, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials, visual display terminals, detailed fine writing on plans and specifications for development projects, and distinguish colors for design evaluation purposes; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead as needed; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift up to 20 lbs.; physical stamina sufficient to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time; occasionally working outdoors in sun, heat, fog and rain; walk on uneven surfaces; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

Business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk or standing at a counter for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal. Occasionally includes driving to job sites, training, and out-of-office meetings. Occasionally may be required to work evenings and/or weekends.

Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.

Veteran’s Preference: A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the City’s Veteran’s Preference Application (Download PDF reader) and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran's preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at 831-758-7254.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Salinas employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Selection Process: Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, assessment center and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION.Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.

Salary Steps: The following applies for Full-Time Regular positions only. Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of the probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a probationary period.)