Development Specialist II

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS) is seeking to fill a Development Specialist II position located in Indio.

The selected candidate may be required to travel Throughout Riverside County.

The selected candidate for Development Specialist II will serve the Community and Housing Development Grant Unit of the Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS).

The incumbent will work with business communities and will be taking an active role in the Community and Housing Development Grant Unit.

The incumbent's duties include but not limited to case-management, oversee project and activities for the Community Block Grant Unit (CDBG)/ Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) , analyzing and reviewing financial loans and applications, negotiating contracts, provide technical assistance, and coordinate and conduct community events.

The most competitive candidates will have knowledge and experience with managing the HUD CPD grants that include the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and the Home Investment Partnerships Grant programs; intermediate to advanced levels of Microsoft Office; great communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently, and great networking skills.
Bilingual is highly preferred but is not required.

Meet the Team!

The Housing and Workforce Solutions Department (HWS) is comprised of 6 Divisions: Community Action Agency, Continuum of Care, Riverside County Housing Authority, Grants & Community Development, Workforce Development, and HWS Administration.

The mission of HWS is to enhance the economic position of the county and its residents, improve the quality of life, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, develop a trained workforce, improve existing communities, offer a variety of housing opportunities, and maintain the environment.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
CDBG workstoward the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Collect, organize and analyze program or project data.

• Conduct needs assessment and determine program priorities.

• Identify areas of economic, housing and community development, workforce development, and aviation needs; analyze the effectiveness of existing programs in these areas.

• Ensure implementation of programmatic, organizational, administrative, budgetary, financial, and personnel elements of a variety of economic, housing and community development, workforce development, and aviation programs funded by outside and governmental agencies.

• Assist in the preparation, modification, administration, and evaluation of funding requests from contractors, citizens, private agencies, and local, County and state officials for loan, grant funds or rebate incentive programs; analyze and review routine fi...