"Alerted.org

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY

This is a Provisional to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current provisional employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the posted classification.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

+ Application Open: October 16, 2025

+ Application Deadline: no sooner than Friday, October 24th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

+ Compensation Range: $98,982- $120,380 (Classification and Compensation Info) (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/)

+ Recruitment ID: PTP-9772-160390

Under supervision, assists in monitoring and evaluating Community Development Programs: maintains and reviews performance data and reports; maintains close contact with personnel of community development funded agencies and projects; analyzes data and prepares recommendations; and performs related duties as required

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Provides technical assistance to project personnel in developing annual work programs, budgets and program implementation.

2. Conducts surveys and studies; analyzes and updates statistical data: may submit recommendations for changes to make the various programs more responsive to community needs.

3. May review and analyze monthly reports submitted by various community groups, organizations and agencies to ensure contract compliance; makes on site visits to assess effectiveness of individual projects: writes and submits monthly performance monitoring reports.

4. Provides technical assistance to project sponsors in physical design and implementation procedures; attends project related community and other meetings.

5. Provides program information and support services to the Citizens Committee on Community Development and various other groups, organizations and individuals.

6. Provides tracking and analysis of financial/fiscal information in city, state or other database systems to support grant management programs.

7. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned, applicable existing and proposed legislation and regulatory mandates, contract and grant oversight and monitoring.

8. Other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: the principles, procedures, practices and legal standards of Community Development programs, Federal State and local laws as they apply to such programs, local governmental structure, financial/fiscal monitoring and reporting activities, applicable existing and proposed legislation and regulatory mandates, contract and grant oversight and monitoring.

Ability to: work effectively with funding agencies, other city departments, non-profit and/or neighborhood organizations; apply the principles and practices of public administration, and financial management; clearly interpret all applicable laws, ordinances and codes as they pertain to the supporting programs, and effectively communicate program policies to boards, committees, other agencies and the public; identify, gather and evaluate information from a variety of sources, formulate logical conclusions and develop effective courses of action and/or recommendations; use computer applications, including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and the internet to prepare correspondence, reports and other documentation, extract and process information and create and maintain records, prepare clear accurate and well-organized reports, memos, and correspondence; speak clearly and concisely in order to effectively express ideas and communicate work-related information to a variety of individuals and groups; listen, ask appropriate questions and effectively elicit information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, officials and the general public; prioritize and organize multiple and assignments and projects; exercise sound judgment and appropriately refer issues to managers/administrators; coordinate work and functions with other offices, programs or sections; ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; facilitate attainment of established goals and objectives.

Skill to: perform some statistical analysis of program data and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Current Provisional Employee in Class 9772 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 9772.

+ Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, 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 one  (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, 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; OR

+ Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university.

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.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Verification: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#qualifications) and Verification of Experience and/or Education (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#verification) for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Failure to provide the required verification when requested may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to a lower score.

Special Requirements: Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

+ Job Application - Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.

+ Preliminary Questionnaire – Training and Experience Assessment (100% Weight) - During the application process, candidates will be prompted to complete a Preliminary Questionnaire as part of the online employment process. Please answer the Preliminary Questionnaire carefully and thoroughly.  It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list. Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the length of their provisional City service in the 9772 Community Development Specialist class, along with any additional qualifying points (e.g., promotive status), as outlined in Civil Service Commission (CSC) rules. All work history will be verified using official City records, which will serve as the final authority in determining qualifying service.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Eligible List/Score Report: Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification Rule:

The certification rule for this selection process will be Rule of the List.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online at careers.sf.gov. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

•             Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Note:

1. Please ensure the information on your application is accurate. It may not be possible to change after you’ve applied.

2. Your first and last name should match your legal ID for verification purposes. A preferred first name may be included in parentheses. Here is an example: Samuel (Sam) Jackson

3. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that your registered email address is accurate.

+ Your email address should be consistent across all jobs applied to on our website.

+ Use a personal and not a shared email address. Doing so may prevent your application from submitting properly.

+ Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account.

+ Applicants must ensure that emails from CCSF is not blocked on your computer by a spam filter. Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link (https://sfdhr.org/ccsf-email-extensions) .

Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected]. Keep this email for your records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

+ Information About the Hiring Process (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/)

+ Conviction History

+ Employee Benefits Overview  (https://careers.sf.gov/benefits/)

+ Equal Employment Opportunity (https://www.sf.gov/what-equal-employment-opportunity-and-how-file-claim)

+ Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

+ ADA Accommodation

+ Veterans Preference (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#veteranspreference)

+ Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams

+ Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#identification)

+ Copies of Application Documents

+ Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#diversitystatement)

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.  [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4.  Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement.  Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Kristin Hadley at [email protected]. Please include the recruitment ID, PTP-9772-160390, in the subject line.

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.