Development Officer

The City of San José Housing Department is a leader in the production and preservation of affordable housing, and solutions to homelessness. Its mission is to strengthen and to revitalize our community through housing and community development programs. The Housing Department has an operating budget of approximately $19 million annually and 112 employees, the Department administers multiple local, state, and federal funds. The Housing Department is committed to creating and supporting a diverse work environment with a staff that values inclusion. The Housing Department is currently seeking to fill a full-time Development Officers vacancies in the Grants Team. The salary range for this classification is $118,460.16

• $144,318.

72. This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. The duties for this position include (but are not limited to): Assists with the overall operation of the Grants team. Supervises any combination of 1-4 Analysts, a Staff Specialist, a retiree rehire, and contractors. Manages complex grant agreements with non-profit providers. Assists with the management of the grant monitoring process. Assists with the federal funding process including the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. Prepares reports, correspondence, Director approval memos, and City Council memos.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Housing, Geography, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology or related field.

Experience:

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible directly related work experience, including one (1) year performing work of a similar nature and level as Development Specialist with the City of San José.

Acceptable Substitutions:

Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Form 700 requirement This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office. The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise

• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills
• Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills
• Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Computer Skills
• Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Analytical Thinking
• Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Collaboration
• Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities. Fiscal Management
• Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. Project Management
• Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. Supervision
• Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Anthony Vu at Anthony1.Vu@sanjoseca.gov .