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The Department of Housing is a catalyst for increasing access to high-quality affordable housing for households earning a variety of incomes, and supporting related community development activities, so that housing and robust services exist for people of all income levels and ages in San Mateo County. The Department consists of two divisions, Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo.
 
Reporting to the HCD Supervisor and HCD Housing Program Manager, the Housing and Community Development Specialist II/III position will engage in a variety of functions aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing throughout San Mateo County and forging partnerships to address critical housing needs. A portion of the job duties will be more programmatic in nature and will require the Specialist to provide a variety of program support services including developing program objectives, preparing Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs), evaluating project proposals and underwriting, understanding and applying HUD and other program regulations, managing the Department's role in facilitating affordable housing developments, preparing contract documents, monitoring the progress of funding recipients, and providing technical assistance to and working with community groups on housing-related issues. Other job duties will be more policy oriented and will require the Specialist to provide a variety of policy and partnership support to the Department of Housing and its interagency and private partners, nonprofit and for-profit, to support housing initiatives.
 
The HCD Specialist's programmatic support duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the County's relationship with, and providing technical assistance to, non-profit and for-profit organizations funded or seeking funding from the Department of Housing to facilitate development processes while ensuring compliance with applicable County, State and Federal requirements.
• Negotiating contract terms with outside vendors, consultants or organizations and monitoring and evaluating fiscal and legal liability of same.
• Administering home buyer and home repair programs, including underwriting for eligibility and affordability, and preparing loan documents, and contracts.
• Managing the assets of the Department's loans and grants portfolio and providing analysis and recommendations in response to requests to subordinate, refinance, or restructure existing DOH loans.
• Coordinating the funding cycles of various funding sources including but not limited to the County Affordable Housing Fund and Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
• Assisting in the process of awarding funds from the County's Affordable Housing Fund, funded largely by Measure K sales tax proceeds.
• Developing and administering housing and community development programs which support affordable new construction, acquisition of existing affordable housing, rehabilitation, and first-time home ownership.
• Managing a portfolio of grantees to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations, including environmental reviews and prevailing wage requirements.
• Managing a portfolio of grantees including negotiating contracts, processing requests for payment, and reviewing quarterly and/or annual progress reports.
• Providing support and oversight to planning and developing large scale housing projects sponsored or co-sponsored by the San Mateo County Department of Housing.
• Monitoring the performance of grantees and writing performance reports as needed.
• Preparing written reports such as the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).
• Conducting due diligence reviews on applications for community development and public services, housing grants and loans and coordinating with consultants on final staff recommendation reports.
• Preparing funding recommendations, memos, resolutions and other materials that will go to the Board of Supervisors.
• Interpreting, explaining, and directing the enforcement of all applicable standards, codes and regulations.
• May represent the Department of Housing at meetings of the County Board of Supervisors.
• Preparing detailed written reports, policies, procedures and contracts.
• Assisting in the Department’s response to Federal, State, and County audits.  

The HCD Specialist's policy and partnership support duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Developing plans, objectives and implementation strategies for Department of Housing outreach, technical assistance, and partnership initiatives.
• Acting as representative of the Department of Housing in collaborations with community stakeholders and inter-departmental work within the County.
• Researching, analyzing, and summarizing data on key housing initiatives in partnership with the Department's interagency and private partners, nonprofit and for-profit.
• Assisting with the development of Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) priorities, guidelines and processes.
• Researching, analyzing, and helping develop affordable housing policy solutions addressing County needs, and evaluating impacts on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Monitoring the progress of affordable housing-related collaborations and initiatives in which the Housing Department is participating; and engaging in problem-solving as needed when challenges arise.
• Identifying and evaluating new funding programs and opportunities for the County and its partners to access these new programs.
• Investigating and developing new opportunities for the Department to provide support and assistance to cities, housing developers, housing advocates, and others in facilitating the creation of housing.  

The HCD Specialist will have primary responsibility for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating a variety of projects and work tasks as described above, including managing the loan-making processes for both multifamily and single-family first-time homebuyer programs. In addition, the HCD Specialist will be expected to work productively on housing-related projects and initiatives with a variety of community groups, city and county staff, and elected officials, developers, community leaders, and other diverse stakeholders.  
 
Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:  

• Housing policy or housing program development and implementation.
• First-time homebuyer and/or home repair programs.
• Federal or state housing programs.
• Affordable housing production and finance.
• Urban planning development and community revitalization.

SALARY:
Housing / Community Development Specialist II $7,181 - $8,973/month
Housing / Community Development Specialist III $8,221 - $10,279/month
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
  
HCD Specialist II:  Two years of experience in construction administration, building inspection, real estate appraisal, community development project coordination, economic development, or loan application preparation and processing.
  
HCD Specialist III:  Three years of experience in a housing and community development program which has included responsibility for coordination of construction, financing, community development, or economic development projects.
 
Knowledge of:

• Federal and state housing and community development laws, regulations and procedures.
• Principles and practices of public administration, community development, business development and marketing.
• Economic development programs, agencies and funding sources.
• Project planning, budgeting, scheduling, supervision and monitoring.
• Techniques for monitoring compliance with regulatory agreements for low- and moderate-income housing.
• Statistical methods and data collection, tabulation and analysis.
• Programs for facilitating and subsidizing low and moderate housing including financing and indirect subsidy mechanisms.
• Legislative process at local, state and federal levels.
• Uniform building and construction codes, state and local housing regulations and methods of enforcement.
• Techniques and methods of housing inspection and detecting health and safety hazards.
• Housing rehabilitation and remodeling practices and procedures.
• Construction specifications and cost estimating.
• General contracting principles.
• Home improvement financing and escrow procedures.

Skill/Ability to:

• Manage and coordinate complex projects and activities.
• Prepare grant applications and performance reports.
• Evaluate proposals, manage project schedules, monitor compliance and progress and evaluate performance.
• Negotiate and write contracts.
• Interpret complex regulations and procedures.
• Research policies, analyze alternatives, and make concise recommendations.
• Identify problems and propose solutions.
• Express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
• Compose and disseminate information to the community and general public through various media.
• Work effectively with the public and community groups.
• Make presentations to committees, special purpose groups and the general public.
• Conduct meetings.
• Prepare and interpret construction specifications, architectural drawings and construction contracts.
• Train and direct the activities of lower level personnel.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).  Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. 
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date:  December 3, 2020
Tentative Screening Date:  December 8, 2020
Tentative Panel Interview Dates:  December 16 and/or 17, 2020
  

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.  

County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Central County Fire Department

CCFD is charged with a program to decrease the potential fire fuel in the Town of Hillsborough.  The WUI Specialist will be trained to evaluate fuel sources on Hillsborough properties, perform enforcement inspections for compliance with municipal code requirements, and educate residents on ways to mitigate and reduce those sources.  We are recruiting for two WUI Specialist positions, which we anticipate starting in February 2021, and continuing until approximately October, 2021.  This is a part time position, limited to 20 hours per week, and is not benefitted.

Specifics to the position are:

• May conduct public education presentations
• Under supervision, interpret various federal, state and local fire and life safety codes for the public and make recommendations as needed
• Maintain records pertaining to vegetation and defensible space inspections and actions taken
• Under supervision collect, analyze and evaluate data and prepare comprehensive reports
• Write reports based on field notes
• Issue “Notice and Order” and prepare summary information reports
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and the public using principles of good customer service
• Exercise independent judgment while working under general supervision
• Perform related duties as required

Minimum required qualifications are:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and Procedures of record keeping
• Software programs used by Fire Department staff
• Department Policies and Procedures
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations

Ability to:

• Understand, interpret and apply the California Fire Code, California Building Code and other       applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Detect fire hazards and code violations and determine appropriate mitigation measures
• Plan and perform field work

Education and Experience:

Highly Desirable

• Completion of at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units from an accredited college/university in forestry, fire science, natural resource management or a closely related subject.

Or

• Six (6) months of experience with a public or private agency performing work in forestry, fire prevention, fire suppression & control, natural resource management or closely related field.

License or Certificate:

• Valid California State Driver’s License

Join a professional and progressive department that is LOVED by its community…Join SBPD!

Want to work with dedicated people like yourself to make a real difference in the community? Have you been searching for a rewarding career?

Be a part of our dedicated team making a positive impact on the community!

We’re searching for a highly motivated and service-oriented Code Enforcement Officer.  This exciting position plays a crucial role in maintaining an attractive, healthy, safe and clean San Bruno Community. 

In this role, you will not only bring your knowledge of code enforcement to our dynamic team, but also be an active partner with the residents of San Bruno in improving our community. 

What you will do:

• You will investigate reports of possible code violations and initiate procedures for correction. 
• Provide educational programs to inform citizens about the City’s requirements pertaining to zoning ordinances, building and housing codes, property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, animals, license regulations and other issues relating to the health, safety and welfare of the San Bruno Community.
• Serve as a City representative at meetings and community events and provide and maintain positive and proactive customer service. 

In addition to graduation from high school and two years of experience including heavy public contact and the ability to pass an extensive background investigation, the ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and maintain a successful track record of the following:

• Experience working in a customer-oriented field and keeping accurate records.
• Demonstrated interest in law enforcement; the ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; relate to the public in a professional, tactful and effective manner.
• Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
• Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage your responses so that your behavior matches your values and delivers intended results.
• Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Effectively manage your time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
• Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one current Code Enforcement Officer vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.

Check out our excellent benefits!

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
• Matching deferred compensation of up to $300 per year calculated on a biweekly basis
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Home loan assistance program
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

For further information or questions regarding this position, please contact Police Captain Jeremy Brandenburg at (650) 616-7113 or jbrandenburg@sanbruno.ca.gov.  Human Resources related questions should be directed to (650) 616-7055 or hr@sanbruno.ca.gov

First screening of applications will be for those applications received by 5pm on Friday, October 23, 2020.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete an extensive background investigation which includes completion of a Personal History Questionnaire, and DOJ and FBI LiveScan clearance.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the HR Department before the interview date by calling (650) 616-7055.

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

Are you a motivated, energetic, and creative individual interested in working for an organization making a difference for the people in your community? Are you interested in joining an agency developing cutting edge affordable housing policies and programs? The award-winning Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking talented individuals to join us in making a difference with the people in our community. As one of the largest providers of affordable housing in the Bay Area, and a designated Moving To Work (MTW) agency, SCCHA is an independent local government agency that administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for approximately 19,000 households and manages more than 2,600 units of affordable housing in Santa Clara County.

SCCHA was designated a MTW agency in 2008, a distinction granted to less than 1% of the nation’s housing authorities. Since then, we have been creating innovative ways to increase housing options and self-sufficiency for Santa Clara County’s low-income residents while streamlining the administration of our housing programs.

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