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The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is looking for a Housing Specialist I/II

The Department

The Community Development Department, comprised of Planning, Neighborhood Improvement and Housing, Code Enforcement, and Building, provides a broad range of functions relating the development of the community. The Neighborhood Improvement and Housing Division provides development and maintenance of affordable housing and oversees community grants. You will be joining a team of talented professionals in a dynamic, collaborative work environment dedicated to serving the San Mateo community. You will work alongside a team of focused and highly motivated professionals who use their talent to provide essential development review and inspection services to our residents and businesses on a daily basis. The Housing Specialist I/II position is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join a great organization and make a valuable contribution to the Housing Division within the Community Development Department. You can review the detailed job description for Housing Specialist I/II on the City’s website.

What You’ll Do:

Depending upon class level and assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review, analyze, evaluate and recommend adoption of federal, state and local programs to meet City housing, commercial and industrial redevelopment needs; structure and modify programs to meet specific City circumstances.
• Act as project manager for City‑sponsored affordable housing projects, carrying such projects from site acquisition through financing, contract administration, dispute mediation and completion.
• Process housing and commercial loans and grants from application through construction completion and loan servicing; determine property improvement needs; originate loans; prepare specifications and coordinate project bidding and management stages; conduct progress inspections and authorize disbursements; mediate disputes between the property owner and the contractor.
• Publicize and prepare marketing information for the City's various housing and redevelopment projects; meet with individuals and groups to disseminate such information; attend public meetings as a City representative, as assigned.
• Conduct various studies and analysis regarding project feasibility and economic returns; prepare statistical, financial, environmental and other technical analyses and reports.
• Assist with the acquisition and disposal of real property; assist in the administration of the resale program for City‑sponsored affordable housing.
• Maintain accurate records and files of assigned projects and cases; monitor funds expended; prepare a variety of periodic and special reports related to grant, loan and City‑sponsored programs; may provide input into annual budget requests and assist with monitoring the budget.

Who You Are:

• You possess the knowledge of analytical and report preparation methods and techniques, computer applications related to the work, techniques for effectively dealing with people from various socio economic, ethnic and age groups, standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic housing, real property development and real estate financing concepts, laws and techniques, basic construction terminology and concepts, including the interpretation of plans and specifications;
• You have the ability to analyze, interpret, apply and explain various laws, rules, codes and regulations related to housing, economic and/or redevelopment, including grant and loan administration, research and analyze technical and statistical data, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations, quickly learn the laws, rules, regulations and procedures related to the work, prepare clear, concise, and accurate correspondence, reports and other written materials, maintain accurate records and files, coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines, represent the City effectively in meetings with others, establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;
• You are a detail oriented individual who finds it rewarding to work with the community, able to exercise good judgement and decision making abilities, and an exceptional communicator (oral and written) with superior interpersonal skills.
• In addition to the above, for Housing Specialist II, you have the ability to interpret, apply and explain various laws, codes and regulations related to varied housing and redevelopment programs and projects, independently follow through and coordinate multiple projects concurrently, prepare and analyze construction bid documents, specifications and contracts, analyze financial statements and real property documents.

What You Bring

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Housing Specialist I

• One year of administrative support experience, preferably in a setting which provides a knowledge of housing and/or redevelopment concepts and terminology.
• Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, finance, economics or a field related to the work.  Experience in housing program or redevelopment staff support may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis to a minimum of two years.

Housing Specialist II

• In addition to the above, two years of experience in administering housing and/or redevelopment programs and projects at a level equivalent to the City's class of Housing Specialist I.

(Note: if you have any questions about the required experience and training for this classification, please contact Human Resources at calopps@cityofsanmateo.org)

ADA Special Requirement:

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Ability to work in a standard office environment with some exposure to the outdoors.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | CABLE TELEVISION

Hourly Salary

$16.46 to $22.00 per hour

(Dependent on Experience)

Learn by doing!
Hands on experience in this unique TV station!

Paid Internship for someone who wants to do Television Production. Sure, go to the big stations and you will get to sweep, file and answer phones. Work at San Bruno Cable TV Channel 1 and you will operate cameras, set up lights, troubleshoot, edit, program and more! Pay starts at $16/hour.

We are looking for enthusiastic people who ask questions. A flexible schedule is necessary, as we have evening meetings, and we tape programs during the day. Must be available Tuesday evenings for City meetings. The Production Aide may be required to work multiple evenings per month. Availability for productions during the daytime is helpful. Office and prep hours may be scheduled as mutually agreeable. Expect to work up to 15 hours a week. A reliable vehicle to get to locations is a must. 1 year prior experience in video production setting necessary. The Production Aide works directly with government clients and will be expected to take care with his or her appearance. A familiarity with the workings of local government and an interest in government would be very helpful.

On your application, please include your resume, experience, availability, and future career goals.

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
~One (1) year prior experience in a video production setting

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
~Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California driver's license plus personal transportation to production locations

~Familiarity with the workings of local government and an interest in government highly desirable

BENEFITS
This is a part-time, at-will temporary position with a flexible schedule, and does not provide any benefits, with the exception of paid sick leave. In accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, all temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and are entitled to use accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment. Employees may use up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of accrued sick leave in each year of employment.

QUESTIONS?
Email Miriam at localorigination@sanbrunocable.com

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

Applications will be accepted for this position until the position is filled.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under direction, the Video Technician assists with the development of television programming and operates a variety of video production equipment for live cablecasts of public meetings and for preparation and playback of pre-recorded video programs and performs other work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Control remote and portable video cameras, operate digital video recorders and audio equipment for the live cablecasting of public meetings. Choose camera shots, graphics, and adjusts audio levels. View action on monitors; control contrast, brilliance, color balance, and fidelity and audio quality of cablecasted television signal. Inspect video production equipment for proper operation, control, and safety; make minor adjustments and temporary repairs to equipment as necessary. Assist in the production of programs including desktop editing. Create video "slides" using a variety of text, sounds, and graphics including backgrounds, borders and video images. Operate a variety of video imaging and scheduling software and/or character generators. Create automated shows using combinations of video "slides" and/or machine control commands. Duplicate and label DVDs. Maintain records of work performed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Television and video production techniques, operations and equipment. Video and computer graphics.

Ability to:     Operate television production equipment such as field and studio cameras, digital recorders, editing equipment, switchers/special effects generators, and character generators; set up, operate and monitor equipment, such as, lights, microphones, audio mixers; follow oral and written directions; work independently or as part of a team; follow safe work practices; work evenings and attend meetings; and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. College level course work in television production and/or digital video imaging desirable.

Experience: One year of video production employment desirable including live video production experience. 

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.