PROJECT COORDINATOR - HOUSING and HUMAN SERVICES

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Project Coordinator to fill one (1) vacancy in the CDBG Grants Division of the Housing and Human Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing Capital Improvement Projects as well as Grant Administration experience.

The Project Coordinator, under general direction, to assist a Project Manager, or higher level staff, in the planning, developing, organizing, and managing of development programs, projects, and activities within one or more development project areas, involving the following aspects: financial analysis; liaison with the community; coordination of activities with developers, nonprofits, business operators, owners and tenants; business development; contract preparation and supervision; marketing activities; and to do related work as required.

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

General assignments, which may be assigned for all positions:

• Assist the Project Manager in the coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating of the planning and execution of all activities for assigned projects.
• Assist in the development of objectives, priorities, schedules and budgets for programs, projects and activities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with organizations, businesses, commercial and/or housing developers, brokers, public agencies, property owners, non-profits, community groups, and the general public to promote and facilitate the planning and execution of various Development projects, programs, and/or processes.
• Make public presentations to legislative bodies and other public agencies, as directed; make public presentations to community groups, development associations and other major assemblages regarding various Development projects, programs and/or processes.
• Assist in the preparation, administration, and monitoring of contracts and other related documents between the Department, the Agency and developers, other City departments, and non-profits; coordinate and administer construction and demolition contracts.
• Gather and analyze data, participate in special studies and analyses, and prepare and submit comprehensive reports on various aspects of programs and projects; prepare factual data, on an ongoing basis, for City, Agency and/or Housing Authority information and promotional materials.
• Assist in the development, monitoring, and administration of project-specific budgets on annual and multi-year basis; participate in coordinating long- and short-term project cash flow analyses; assist in redevelopment and/or affordable housing tax allocation bond financing.
• Coordinate with other departments the review and processing of specific private development projects; provide assistance and facilitation whenever necessary to expedite project development.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of Requests for Qualifications and Request of Proposals.
• Serve as a management liaison to a board and/or council; coordinate special projects and requests; write council reports.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate para-professional, technical, and clerical staff.

When assigned as Homeless Services Coordinator:

• Implement the Homeless Action Plan.
• Serve as a centralized contact person for homeless information.
• Provide staff support to the Homeless Advisory Committee.
• Plan, organize and direct specialized programs and projects related to homeless issues.
• Conduct complex administrative research, studies and surveys; produce reports recommending appropriate courses of action and solutions to problems.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of homeless service organizations and facilitate interaction between governmental, non-profit and faith-based homeless service providers.
• Analyze service gaps in Riverside's Homeless Continuum of Care system and make recommendations to eliminate those gaps.
• Serve as a community liaison for homeless issues and as a representative at municipal, State, Federal and private sector meetings involved with homeless issues.
• Provide technical assistance to non-profit organizations on homeless program development.
• Write grant proposals and administer grant funding as needed to complete homeless projects or run homeless programs.
• Administer Emergency Shelter Grant and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds, including contract administration, invoicing and monitoring of sub-recipients.
• Prepare marketing materials to educate the public, including the homeless services and regulations.
• Coordinate homeless policy and long-term planning on a regional level with the surrounding communities and the County of Riverside.
• Prepare an annual report for the City Council evaluating the Riverside Continuum of Care system and documenting measurable outcomes of homeless services in the community.
• Make presentations to City Council, boards and commissions and civic or professional groups as requested.

When assigned as Community Development Block Grant Coordinator:

• Assist in the oversight and implementation of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan
• Assist in the development, oversight, and implementation of objectives, priorities, schedules and budgets for programs, projects and activities.
• Coordinate with non-profits organizations and City departments to facilitate CDBG projects and programs.
• Coordinate and implement the processing of invoices, monitoring, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate the preparation of annual reports and financial reporting.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Education: The equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university with major work in public or business administration, economics, planning, marketing, arts or a closely related field.

Experience: Three years of professional administrative or analytical experience in urban planning, real estate development, redevelopment, affordable housing, economic development, architecture, arts, grant writing, community relations or related field. A Master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://naces.org/members/ or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.