Development Specialist II - HWS

County of Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside is seeking a Development Specialist II to support policy development, CQI, staff training and program evaluation within the Housing and Workforce Solutions Department in Riverside, CA.

The role involves coordinating with cities, non-profits, and state agencies, ensuring compliance, and executing complex housing and workforce projects. Strong writing and independent work skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience: One year as a Development Specialist I with the County of Riverside.
• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field as described in the job posting.
• Knowledge of government regulations, policy development and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement policies and procedures in line with state directives.
• Support monitoring compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with agencies and partners on workforce, housing and economic development projects.
• Assist in budgeting, grants, contracts and program evaluations.
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholders and communities served.

Skills

Policy development

Public speaking

Strong writing abilities

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in public administration

Bachelor's degree in public/business administration

Job description

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

The Riverside County Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department, Workforce Development Division, is seeking a Development Specialist II located in Riverside, CA.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

The Development Specialists II will support in overseeing all policies and procedures, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), staff and provider training, monitoring compliance, and participating in various projects and initiatives. They will focus on integrating and executing policies and procedures in alignment with state directives and mandates.

Preferred candidates will possess expertise in policy development, public speaking, and strong writing abilities. The ideal candidate will excel in independent work and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of government regulations.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riverside’s Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department is a dedicated group that prioritizes delivering services to the County’s most vulnerable populations. Through helpful interventions that meet our county’s housing and workforce related needs, HWS is promoting prosperous neighborhoods and healthy communities. Can you see yourself here?

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Examples Of Essential Duties

• Collect, organize and analyze program or project data.
• Conduct needs assessment and determine program priorities.
• Identify areas of economic, housing and community development, workforce development, and aviation needs; analyze the effectiveness of existing programs in these areas.
• Ensure implementation of programmatic, organizational, administrative, budgetary, financial, and personnel elements of a variety of economic, housing and community development, workforce development, and aviation programs funded by outside and governmental agencies.
• Assist in the preparation, modification, administration, and evaluation of funding requests from contractors, citizens, private agencies, and local, County and state officials for loan, grant funds or rebate incentive programs; analyze and review routine financial loan applications and proposed contracts for adherence to program guidelines and policies.
• Project and analyze sources and expenditures of grant and other financing funds.
• Assist in implementing public financing bonds, grants and programs.
• Cooperate with and advise cities, chambers of commerce and local non-profit organizations on developing and implementing workforce, economic and community development programs for workforce, commercial, industrial, tourist, and recreational attraction programs.
• Arrange facilities for the staging of various special events, conferences and meetings to publicize County developments and opportunities.
• Review routine property and equipment lease agreements, subcontracts, change orders, and contract extensions for departments or divisions; submit grant-funded program contracts to County, state and federal agencies for approval.
• Monitor the budgetary and financial management of community and economic development, public facilities and improvement projects; make periodic on-site visits to monitor grant-funded projects.
• Participate in coordinating and meeting with agencies, technical consultants, County personnel, and other involved persons to negotiate contract terms, work schedules and budgets.
• Employment and Training Programs: Assist with the promotion of training programs to gain program support and participation of employers and educators; represent the department at meetings and conferences.
• Negotiate routine contracts.
• Interview, counsel and maintain client cases.
• Prepare materials and conduct instructional client workshops.
• Serve as liaison between clients and program operators.
• Provide technical assistance to individuals, groups and employers regarding job and training opportunities, eligibility determination, intake procedures, and business support services.
• Conduct on-site visits to engage with employers and provide information about County resources and programs.
• Review allocation and encumbrances of project or program operations' budgets; monitor program contract compliance; assess and recommend procedure changes; evaluate program performance.
• Answer program inquiries.
• Perform research or analytical duties in the development of plans, projections, evaluations, recommendations, and statistical and narrative reports.

Minimum Qualifications

OPTION I

Experience: One year as a Development Specialist I with the County of Riverside.

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in business or public administration, behavioral science, social science, political science, aviation, public policy, urban studies, education, marketing, economics, environmental sciences, geography, or a job‑related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development, Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, Facilities Management Department, or Aviation within the Transportation & Land Management Agency.

OPTION III

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, behavioral science, social science, political science, aviation, urban studies, education, marketing, economics, environmental sciences, geography, or a job‑related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development, Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, Facilities Management Department, or Aviation within the Transportation & Land Management Agency. (Additional professional, technical or senior clerical experience in a job‑related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development, Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, Facilities Management Department, or Aviation within the Transportation & Land Management Agency may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of qualifying full‑time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)

Experience: One year of professional experience in a job‑related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development, Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, Facilities Management Department, or Aviation within the Transportation & Land Management Agency.

EXAMPLES OF BUSINESS & COMMUNITY SERVICES/HOUSING, HOMESLESSNESS PREVENTION AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, AVIATION FIELDS:

Economic development; housing and community development; aviation; commercial development; real estate; facilities management; community services (e.g., parks, community centers or lighting, water and utilities programs); workforce development (e.g., employment programs or job training programs); eligibility or social programs; finance; contract monitoring/management; environmental or sustainability programs; foreign trade; public relations; marketing; fundraising; film; human resources; museums; libraries.

Other Requirements

Qualified candidates must have work experience with the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act or comparable government workforce development programs.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Basic laws, regulations and policies pertaining to assigned programs; basic structures and functions of local, state and federal governments, and community human services resources and organizations; basic principles and practices of economic, industrial, housing, and community development; basic principles and practices of public relations and job training; basic principles and practices utilized in governmental, business and financial administration; methods and techniques used in performing land use planning; economic and industrial development resources used to assist businesses to locate or relocate in the County; composition of the business community involved with economic, industrial and community development; purpose and structure of publicly funded training programs; laws and regulations governing the funding and operations of publicly funded training programs; employment problems of economically disadvantaged persons; local employment practices, conditions and needs; statistical applications used in analyzing labor market, economic and demographic data.

Ability to: Gather and analyze basic program data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, generate and evaluate alternatives; plan and prepare materials to be used in promotional materials; provide technical assistance regarding grant-funded programs; plan and coordinate effective citizen participation groups; establish and maintain effective relations with clients, private and public employers, other community service agencies and civic groups, the general public, and fellow staff members; communicate effectively in oral and written form to individuals and groups of various organizational and socio‑economic levels; understand, interpret and apply the provisions of basic government regulations, policies and program operator contracts.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member‑4 Form DD‑214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service‑related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and