Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Specialist - ...

Job DescriptionThe Small Business Programs Administrator, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Specialist will work with a portfolio of nonprofit grantees that provide technical assistance to small businesses on the reporting and compliance of CDBG eligible activities. The CDBG Specialist should have some knowledge of federal regulations as it relates to Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the primary funder of CDBG activities. The specialist will work with the team to develop and assess key performance indicators and evaluate the effectiveness of the grantees as they provide technical assistance to small businesses in San Francisco.Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) Appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.ResponsibilitiesOversee a portfolio of nonprofit agency grantees that assist with the delivery of technical assistance to small businesses.Support drafting and execution of grant agreements.Support compilation, drafting, and review of federally required reports.Maintain partnerships with grantees providing technical assistance and support with capacity building when needed.Utilize internal systems to create and amend related projects.Review and analyze monthly reports submitted by providers, organizations, and agencies to ensure contract compliance.Conduct audits of nonprofit grant projects to ensure federal requirements are being met.Work with the Small Business Programs Administrator to conduct on-site visits to assess the effectiveness of individual projects.Review client eligibility and approve monthly invoices submitted by the providers.Manage agencies’ data entry in the internal client data portal.Assist with troubleshooting in-system errors and/or clarify program requirements to anize and keep records of required agency documents for each project.Continually conduct program evaluations to make recommendations and operational changes that will improve program performance and better meet community needs.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSClear understanding of federal, state, and local government.Clear understanding of technical assistance providers and how technical assistance plays a crucial role in supporting small businesses.Knowledge of CDBG eligible activities.Creative problem solving and adaptability.Basic knowledge of data management with a strong attention to detail.Project management including budget tracking, creating and maintaining project timelines, and coordinating stakeholders.Experience with data management and visualization software including Excel, Airtable, Power BI, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar products.Ability to work effectively in a diverse team.Experience navigating complex relationships with stakeholders including external partners and community members.Resourceful and capable of removing obstacles to get things done.Ability to see big-picture goals while being meticulous and thorough with details.Actively collaborates across disciplines to get and give feedback, and share knowledge.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThese minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which may be required for employment in the class. Although these minimum qualifications are typical of the class, additional minimum qualifications and special conditions may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement.Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice or elections related work; ORPossession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice or elections related work; ORPossession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration; ORPossession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university.SUBSTITUTION: Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice and/or elections related work may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONNoneVERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATIONApplicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONApplication Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 11:59 PM9772- Community Dev Spec | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)Information About the Hiring ProcessConviction HistoryEmployee Benefits OverviewEqual Employment OpportunityDisaster Service WorkerADA AccommodationRight to WorkCopies of Application DocumentsDiversity StatementCCSF Role TypesHOW TO APPLYApplications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are the only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.– Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen.Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @ccsf.edu, @fo, and @).Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact: Anabel Simonelli-Kupelian, Chief People Officer, at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21