Community Development Specialist – Local Hire & PLA Impact

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is seeking a Community Development Specialist to support PLA-covered capital projects and promote local workforce opportunities in San Francisco and surrounding regions.

The role focuses on monitoring worker participation, liaising with CityBuild Academy, and coordinating with OEWD, unions, and community groups to ensure compliance and impactful outcomes for underrepresented communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2 years related experience preferred.
• Master's degree or higher may substitute for education requirement.
• Experience with local government programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend PLA-related meetings (PreBid, PreCon, PreJob).
• Monitor local worker participation and journey-to-apprentice ratios.
• Review PLA documents and share data for referrals.
• Identify barriers to employment and suggest program improvements.
• Attend job fairs and community events to promote opportunities.
• Provide information to citizen committees and community groups.
• Manage worker referrals database with CityBuild OEWD.
• Ensure compliance with Local Hire and First Source Hiring rules.

Skills

Public policy

Project management

Analytical skills

Community development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Ph.D./J.D. degree

Job description

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is seeking a Community Development Specialist to support PLA-covered capital projects and promote local workforce opportunities in San Francisco and surrounding regions.

The role focuses on monitoring worker participation, liaising with CityBuild Academy, and coordinating with OEWD, unions, and community groups to ensure compliance and impactful outcomes for underrepresented communities.