Under
general direction, to recommend, promote and implement the goals, and
countywide strategic framework to address homelessness. This position
will establish and maintain a framework for activities in order to build a
strong inter-jurisdictional coordination structure, align policies, promote
systems integration and promote collaboration among public agencies,
educational institutions, businesses and community groups; and to do other work
as required.
This
classification is responsible for exercising a high degree of leadership and
independent judgment in the coordination and implementation of the County’s
overall plan to address homelessness and assisting with the implementation of
the countywide strategic framework on homelessness.
Knowledge:
Thorough
knowledge of:
- The principles and practices of housing services
strategies, program administration and resources, including methods for
business attraction and retention;
- Organizational and management principles;
- The principles and practices of researching and
analyzing the economic feasibility of programs and projects;
- Methods of financing housing services projects;
- The principles and practices of Request for
Proposal/Qualification planning, development, administration, evaluation,
and contract development;
- The principles and practices of grant writing,
application, and administration;
- Marketing, public information, and promotional
techniques;
- The principles of work plan development and
implementation;
- The functions and relationships between private and
public sector groups that serve people experiencing homelessness;
Working knowledge of:
- The principles, practices and techniques of research
and statistical analysis;
- The principles and practices of financial forecasting,
budget preparation and budget administration;
- Federal, state and local policies, laws, rules, and
regulations relating to homelessness and financing;
Some knowledge of:
- The principles and practices of training, and
performance evaluation;
- The principles and practices of conflict resolution;
- Local government organizational structure, functions,
and management;
- Principals and practices of developing and nurturing
collaborative partnerships;
- Principals and practices of diversity, inclusion, and
equity.
Ability
to:
- Plan, organize and promote housing services strategies,
programs and related activities;
- Research, analyze and prepare technical funding
proposals, contracts, and financial reports;
- Research, analyze, interpret and present findings on
complex data, documents, technical studies, leases, agreements, contracts
and other data and documents related to housing services projects and
programs;
- Administer grant and contract activities to ensure
compliance;
- Establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships with City and County officials and private and public
entities;
- Evaluate and recommend changes to policies, practices,
and procedures;
- Analyze problems and identify alternative solutions,
project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in
support of goals;
- Interpret and apply complex federal, state and local
policies, laws, rules, and regulations;
- Work effectively with business leaders, financial
institutions, citizen groups and department managers;
- Work effectively in time-sensitive situations to meet
deadlines; coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks concurrently;
- Exercise sound independent judgment and demonstrate
initiative and creativity, with minimal supervision;
- Communicate complex material clearly, logically, and
concisely, both orally and in writing, including public presentations to
large and small audiences.
Training
and Experience: Any
combination of training and experience that would provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge
and abilities would be:
Equivalent
to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public
administration, business, finance, social sciences, or a related field.
(A Master’s degree in a related field is highly desirable.)
AND
Five
(5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public
administration, including three years experience in the design and delivery of programs
to address homelessness. A master’s degree in a related field may be
substituted for one (1) year of professional experience.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Possession
of a valid California Class C Driver License
or the ability to provide suitable
transportation approved by the appointing authority.
Bargaining Unit: 11
EEOC Job Category: 02
Occupational Grouping: 85
Worker's Comp Code: 0053