Housing and Human Services Program Manager - Alameda, United States - City of Alameda

Description

Housing and Human Services Program Manager:

$116, $141,934.00 Annually

Management Analyst:

$91, $111,220.00 Annually

The City of Alameda has an exciting opportunity to join its Housing and Human Services team and is looking for a dedicated individual interested in making a significant impact in the local community.

We are hiring for one vacant position and plan to fill it at either the

Program Manager

or

Management Analyst

level.

The City of Alameda offers great benefits including a 4-day workweek, fully paid healthcare plan options (including Kaiser), and CalPERS pension membership.

For more information about employee benefits, please visit:

The Department
This position will be located within the Housing & Human Services (HHS) division within the City Manager's Office.

HHS facilitates the preservation, rehabilitation and construction of affordable housing in Alameda, supports residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by providing services and shelter, as well as offering flexible funding, and collaborates with community and social service providers whose programs preserve safety net services for low-income residents, including, but not limited to children, youth, seniors and persons with disabilities.

HHS staff also support the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) and the Alameda Collaborative for Children, Youth and their Families (ACCYF).

The Position
We are looking for a motivated self-starter who can work independently, lead meetings and own tasks through to completion.

The incumbent will be expected to be lead collaboration between different City departments, social service providers, community stakeholders, and government organizations at the County and State level.

This position will be highly public facing and requires strong political acumen, problem-solving skills, and strong writing, speaking and presentation skills.

Direct service program experience is highly desirable.

This position will also be responsible for building out new social service programs, evaluating existing programs, and contributing improvements to current programs.

This

is a full time position with a regular 4-day, 36 hour compressed work schedule of Monday-Thursday with occasional work on Fridays required.

The

Housing and Human Services

Program Manager

position is characterized by the development and coordination of activities in functional areas; it is distinguished from that of lower classes by the assignment of and level of supervisory, managerial and administrative responsibilities with the focus of managerial functions on programs/projects and related research, analysis, operations, and consultant, community, and other agency work effort coordination.

The

Management Analyst

position is

performs responsible administrative and budget research and analyses and provides recommendations.

Incumbents are expected to perform analytical work requiring knowledge of administrative principles and analytical practices.

Work in the class is distinguished from that of higher classes by such factors as limited supervisory responsibility and/or the performance of less complex management tasks.

Work in the class is distinguished from that of lower classes in that it involves full responsibility for various staff and project functions.

Plans, organizes and coordinates various projects, programs and services that support the City's strategic priority to house all Alamedans and end homelessness, while creating equitable programs, services and policies.

Administers programs that help people overcome housing challenges and prevent homelessness by supporting affordable housing production, preservation of existing affordable housing stock, equitable housing practices, housing assistance programs, and comprehensive housing and supportive services.

Conducts research and analytical studies on a variety of programs and issues; coordinates and expedites reports and program information from City departments; formulates recommendations and prepares reports and correspondence

Prepares and administers grants, contracts and agreements; participates in and coordinates the selection of contractors and consultants; monitors performance standards and regulatory compliance.

Collaborates with City staff, service providers, and community stakeholders and presents information to other City departments, divisions and work units, and with other agencies, community groups, institutions, contractors and consultants.

Maintains knowledge of housing, economic and community development trends including legislation, court rulings and professional practices and techniques; prepares related policy and procedural recommendations.

Investigates and resolves complaints.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, policies and priorities.

Prepares and administers assigned budgets; provides fiscal oversight, including approving project budgets, reviewing and approving invoices and coordinating payment through established financial systems.

Presents information

to the City Council, boards, commissions, community groups, and governmental bodies.

Provides staff support to the Social Services and Human Relations Board, the Collaborative on Children Youth and Families, and other boards or commissions or individuals as assigned.

Lead and manage communications and programming for the Collaboration Advancing Resources, Efforts, and Supports for Alameda's Homeless (CARES) Team.
May supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

Official Management Analyst

class specification

can be found here:

Official Housing and Human Services Program Manager class specification
can be found here:

Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Qualifications for the Housing and Human Services Program Manager position:

Education

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in public or business administration or a related field.

Experience

Four years of progressively responsible professional experience involving comprehensive program administration, development and implementation of policies and procedures, and project management involving local, state and/or federally funded programs such as the Community Development Block Grant and HOME, neighborhood planning, community services and citizen boards.

Experience in affordable housing programs or programs and services serving low-income residents highly desirable.

Qualifications for the Management Analyst position:
Education

:

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in public or business administration or related field.

Experience

:

Two years of administrative experience involving the analysis of administrative concerns and the development of policies and procedures.

Experience in affordable housing programs or programs and services serving low-income residents highly desirable.

Other Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

Knowledge Knowledge of principles of public and business administration including organization, personnel and fiscal management; principles and practices of housing, economic and community development; laws and code provisions related to housing, economic and community government assisted projects and programs; state and federal program legislation, regulations, implementation, compliance, and systems, particularly CDBG, HOME HPRP and IDIS; municipal government organization and operations.

Ability

Ability to effectively plan coordinate, administer, manage and evaluate comprehensive and/or specialized programs, projects and activities; facilitate and coordinate group, community and interagency interaction and work efforts; perform both complex and routine administrative work with speed and accuracy; interpret and apply established City policies, procedures and codes; interpret and apply specialized federal and state legislation and court rulings; establish and maintain accurate records; interpret and analyze information; draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; prepare studies and reports concerning complex matters; set priorities, meet deadlines and make sound decisions; establish and maintain accurate records; maintain level of knowledge required for satisfactory job performance; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public and supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The examination process may include an application and supplemental questionnaire evaluation, a written exam, a performance exam, and/or an oral interview.

The examination process may test for, but is not limited to, the essential knowledge and abilities listed in the job specification and announcement and will be designed to provide a comprehensive review of each candidate's technical knowledge and overall suitability for the position.

Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and location of examinations.
Candidates passing all components of the examination process will be placed on an Eligible List.

A list of names is certified to the department(s) having vacancies based on the type of examination conducted pursuant to the provision of the City's Civil Service Rules.

Final selection will be made from the Eligible List by the City Attorney. The City Attorney may utilize additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision. Placement on an Eligible List does not guarantee employment.

Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted which will

include a credit and background check. The selection process may be evaluated and revised based on the number of qualified applicants.

Federal law requires that prior to employment, you must furnish proof of your identity and eligibility for employment in the United States, as required the U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services.

VETERAN'


S PREFERENCE CREDIT:

A job applicant qualifies as a veteran if honorably discharged from active military, reservist, or National Guard duty of at least 18 consecutive months within the past five (5) years of the date of application.

In case of discharge attributable to service-connected injuries or illnesses, the 18 months active duty requirement need not be fulfilled.

An applicant claiming veteran's preference credit must attach to their application, a legible copy of their DD-214 verifying the type of discharge and date(s) of active service.

NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Alameda is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Alameda will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability.

The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment.

Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process.

Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department |

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Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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