Development Specialist III

REPOST: Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

The Riverside County Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS) is seeking to fill one Development Specialist III (DS III) position located in Riverside.

This posting may also be used to fill future DS III positions within HWS throughout Riverside County.

The selected candidate for the Development Specialist III role will serve in the Workforce Development Division (WDD) and take on a leadership position overseeing the Inland Empire Regional Unit.

This role involves managing and administering projects and programs, handling contract and grant management and writing, and developing partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, and public sector entities.

This position will require the incumbent to travel throughout the county to participate in community events and meetings with community partners.

The most competitive candidates will have knowledge of and experience with government-funded employment programs; project management; intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite programs; strong communication and organizational skills; report writing; critical thinking, analytical, and meeting facilitation skills; and the ability to work independently.

Candidates with experience overseeing and managing programs for public agencies, particularly apprenticeship model programs and employment training programs at colleges, are highly encouraged to apply.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS) is a dedicated group that prioritizes delivering services to the County's most vulnerable populations.

Through helpful interventions that meet our county's housing and workforce related needs, HWS is promoting prosperous neighborhoods and healthy communities.

Can you see yourself here?• Represent the department at meetings and conferences with citizens, the media, community organizations, advisory boards, cities, independent districts, the Board of Supervisors, and other County, state and federal agencies.

• Evaluate and recommend changes to procedures and operations to improve program efficiency.

• Analyze proposed and existing federal, state and local legislation to determine impact to programs.

• Respond to inquiries from groups or individuals about specific areas of expertise and resolve complaints when necessary.

• Perform complex research and analytical duties in the development of plans, projections, recommendations, and statistical and narrative reports.

• Prepare and monitor compliance and/or billing reports in relation to area of assignment.

• Assist in monitoring program expenditures; coordinate billings, receipts and reporting requirements; administer and monitor projects or program operations and related budgets; monitor and implement marketing plans and budgets.

• Serve in a lead capacity over other Development Specialist positions and support staff.

• Work on projects and programs closely with Eco...