Local Hire & Community Development Specialist

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is seeking a 9772 Community Development Specialist to assist in monitoring PLA-covered projects, coordinating with CityBuild and local agencies, and maintaining worker documentation and referrals. The role involves data analysis, outreach to underrepresented communities, and collaboration with OEWD, unions, and community partners.

The incumbent will conduct site visits, review contractor PLA submissions, and help ensure compliance with Local Hire

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing, workforce development, finance, education, social work, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice plus one year of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration.
• Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university.
• Substitution: relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of full-time work equals 2000 hours; overtime hours are not counted.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications by the final filing date.
• Resumes not accepted; complete applications only.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to project personnel in attending PLA-covered project meetings (PreBid, PreCon, PreJob, Project Labor Plan).
• Conducts weekly site visits to monitor worker participation and journey-to-apprentice ratios in SF and regional areas.
• Analyzes PLA documents and shares statistical data for worker referral efforts.
• Identifies barriers to employment and suggests program improvements for training and outreach.
• Attends job fairs and community events to promote opportunities for local residents on SFPUC projects.
• Provides information and support to citizen committees and community groups.
• Manages the worker referrals database with CityBuild on a quarterly basis.
• Performs duties aligned with Local Hire and First Source Hiring requirements and related oversight.

Skills

Experience with local agencies

Community outreach

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in public/admin/urban planning

Master's degree

PhD or JD

Job description

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is seeking a 9772 Community Development Specialist to assist in monitoring PLA-covered projects, coordinating with CityBuild and local agencies, and maintaining worker documentation and referrals. The role involves data analysis, outreach to underrepresented communities, and collaboration with OEWD, unions, and community partners.

The incumbent will conduct site visits, review contractor PLA submissions, and help ensure compliance with Local Hire