Housing Stabilization Program ManagerMayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development(MOHCD)MOHCD’s mission is to support San Franciscans with affordable housing opportunities and essential services to build strong communities. We are industry leaders in financing the development, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing. Through our financing, we strengthen the social, physical and economic infrastructure of San Francisco’s low-income neighborhoods and communities in need. We actively collaborate with community-based organizations, non-profits, affordable housing developers, and other City agencies and staff, in our pursuit of a more equitable and affordable San Francisco. In our hiring practices, we strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of our City and the populations we serve, promote racial equity and we urge qualified candidates of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.POSITION DESCRIPTION:Under general supervision, the Housing Stabilization Program Manager at the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Community Development Division performs difficult and complex program planning work in the areas of community development, housing and/or housing development.The Housing Stabilization Program Manager will be responsible for implementing housing stabilization and anti-displacement strategies, as well as complementary eviction prevention and tenant right to counsel strategies. This includes oversight of the department’s emergency rental assistance programs as well as implementation of the Tenant Right to Counsel initiative.Duties will include managing the housing stabilization activities of the division, including overseeing a nonprofit grant portfolio; implementing the Tenant Right to Counsel initiative, with the goal of offering high-quality legal assistance to every San Francisco resident facing eviction; managing rental assistance and subsidy programs; managing the collection and analysis of data regarding eviction prevention, housing stabilization and displacement; assisting with drafting departmental policies in these areas; communicating and convening meetings with grantees in order to support, manage and coordinate their funded activities; representing MOHCD at inter-departmental and citywide meetings; assisting with presentations as appropriate to the Board of Supervisors and other public bodies; and supporting a collaborative department approach to managing constituent issues regarding housing stability and evictions.This position will report to the Director of Housing Services. This position will supervise 3 team members, two 9774 Senior Community Development Specialists and one 9772 Community Development Specialist, Rental Assistance Coordinator.The essential functions include: supervising staff; coordinating the development of major program areas; coordinating the implementation of activities with other government agencies, private corporations, and community organizations; reviewing, presenting, and discussing program, operational, or policy issues; reviewing and making recommendations regarding the annual work programs, operating budgets, and proposed activities of entities receiving funds; monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and funded projects; providing technical assistance and advice to staff; developing and implementing procedures to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; attending program or project-related meetings; preparing, reviewing and executing contracts and other necessary documents; meeting with agencies, key stakesholders and other relevant individuals; and working with confidential information. The Senior Community Development Specialist II at the Mayor’s Office of Housing also performs related duties as required.
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work or criminal justice; OR
Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.
SUBSTITUTION:
Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in project management, including working with different governmental agencies and community organizations.
Experience in the fields of housing stabilization and eviction prevention services
Experience in analyzing and developing policies
Experience in program development and implementation
Experience in long-range strategic planning
Knowledge of San Francisco’s neighborhoods and social services infrastructure
Experience working in a government and/or non-profit setting, interacting with the development and implementation of programs that serve low-income communities
Experience with governmental regulations, compliance and monitoring procedures
Experience in the area of affordable housing
Experience working with social service providers
Experience offering technical assistance to non-profit organizations
Experience in speaking effectively before individuals and groups in both government, non-profit and community settings
Experience in facilitating effective collaboratives between non-profit institutions
Experience in developing public-private partnerships
Experience in program evaluation
Basic knowledge of non-profit financial systems
Proficiency in operating computers using Windows-based programs, including word processing, spreadsheet and database software in a standard indoor office environment
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports, recommendation and correspondence
Important Information:Classification - 9775 - Senior Community Development Specialist IIStatus - Permanent Civil Service PositionApplication Opening: Tuesday, January 30, 2024Filing Deadline -Friday, February 23, 2024 - 11:59 pmExtended Filing Deadline - Friday, March 8, 2024 - 11:59 pmAnnual Salary - $129,350 - $157,274HOW TO APPLYApplications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visithttps://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/and begin the application process. Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen 7 Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.Eligible List/Score Report:A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of6months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.To find Departments which use this classification, please seehttps://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2021-22.pdf.Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/.The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.Selection Procedures - Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (100%)Candidates will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of principles and practices of department specific programs including the goals and objectives of these programs; knowledge of activities of community agencies charged with carrying out the programs; knowledge of relevant Federal, State and Local Laws, procedures and regulations governing the department specific programs; ability to apply principles to define programs, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions in order to make recommendations regarding the visibility or proposed project and program activities, and determine alternate or additional sourcesoffunding for proposed project and program activities, and ability to prepare written information in a clear, concise and well-organized manner, using appropriate rules of grammar and composition when composing reports, correspondence, and other documents. A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation in order to be placed on the eligibility list according to the final score.Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
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Diversity Statement
Exam Analyst Information:If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst atKaren Henderson - karen.henderson@sfgov.org.All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
