Description
Community & Economic Development Analyst(Housing)
FullTime Represented
Open/Competitive
The City of Pico Riveras vision and values are to safeguard the publics trust through open and transparent business practices that consistently maintain our credibility of strong ethical stewardship of all resources. We strive to provide responsive and consistent customer service to the community and our employees who we trust to always own the problem and solution of all our business challenges. We recognize that we must engage our workforce in productive and respectful dialogue as our success internally hinges on the dynamic and interdependent partnerships within; thus improving our chances of external success.
The goal is to positively impact our community by optimizing and engaging our workforce to improve the human experience and quality of life in the City of Pico Rivera. The City is committed to forging a model of 21st Century government to better serve the community and its employees.
The Department
The Community and Economic Development Department is comprised of the Economic Development Planning Building and Safety Housing Emergency Services Code and Parking Enforcement Divisions.
The Position
The Analyst will perform a variety of professional duties and responsibilities involved in administering coordinating implementing and ensuring performance compliance of Federal and State grant programs for community development and affordable housing programs. This includes administering federal and local funds including HUDs Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA).
This recruitment will be utilized to establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill other current or future vacancies in this classification.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Employees work a 4/10 schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. This position could also be required to work nontraditional hours including nights early mornings weekends and holidays based on the needs of the department.
Essential Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed by employees in this classification.
- Administers federal CDBG funds to ensure the City is in compliance with federal laws on grant funding and disbursement. Monitors spending by subrecipients contractors and other agencies for grant compliance.
- Prepare and update the fiveyear Consolidated Plan and Annual Actions Plans. Including: reviewing goals and objectives; conducting a public assessment of needs and priorities holding public hearings and coordinating the public input process; managing a CDBG RFP process; evaluating potential projects; coordinating the process for allocation of CDBG and related funding; and preparing Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan documents for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Prepares and processes complex funding draw requests reviews financial documentation and manages contracts with subrecipients contractors agencies and other funders to ensure compliance with grant stipulations. Verifies funding is received and disbursed by the City.
- Monitor all grant recipient projects and activities assisted with CDBG and related funding as well as develop and implement recommendations for improvement continuation funding and/or termination of such projects and activities.
- Reviews applications reviews recommendation by Property Rehabilitation Specialist assists in determining eligibility and prepares loan applications and documents.
- Maintain program files databases and other information documenting CDBG Program operation including Subrecipient activities and expenditures.
- Manage and monitor the HOME and CalHOME Programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administrative requirements and objectives.
- Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) program administrative requirements and objectives.
- Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) program administrative requirements and objectives.
- Knowledge of typical program budgeting and accounting procedures including federal guidelines and circulars.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and governmental organization.
- Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
- Principles and practices of service delivery models.
- Principles in providing customer service.
Skills/Ability to:
- Process monthly draws on CDBG grant fund accounts to ensure compliance with grant requirements and stipulations.
- Prepare and reconcile financial reports and records with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);
- Prepare annual funding requests for presentation to CDBG Advisory Committee for review and action.
- Complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules policies and regulations.
- Maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials other City employees and the public.
- Negotiate and administer a variety of administrative contracts and effectively coordinate functions and activities between departments and outside agencies.
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in in economic development planning public administration business economics or a related field required is required.
Masters degree in business administration marketing public administration political science or a related field is desired.
Three 3 years of related analytical experience to duties is required.
Administrative experience involving grantfunded programs as a management analyst within municipal government private sector or the nonprofit sector is desired.
Experience related to economic development for a local government agency is desired.
- Bilingual in Spanish is desired.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Proof of education such as but not limited to high school diploma/GED certificate university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear in person and by telephone; use hands to finger handle feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms. The employee occasionally walks and stands and lifts and moves records and documents weighing 20 pounds or less.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills or information; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; work under changing and intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with City officials media citizen groups employees and others encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works under typical office conditions and the noise level is usually quiet.
Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities that are associated with specified positions. Therefore specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification and may be requested to perform jobrelated responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. In addition specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess a valid Class C California Drivers License or ability to obtain a Class C California Drivers license within 10 days of hire and a safe driving record throughout the course of employment. City employees are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles Employee Pull Notice Program.
Proof of car insurance (to be eligible for mileage reimbursement based on the IRS issued rates).
A Veterans Credit of 10 points may be applied once a candidate has qualified for the eligibility list. Applicants must submit proof of service/honorable discharge in accordance with the City of Pico Riveras Rules and Regulations along with application materials prior to the filing date. Proof must be submitted with the application materials to be eligible for veterans credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a fulltime basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months 180 days).
TESTING:
Candidates who pass all qualifying phases (minimum qualification review written and/or oral examination) will advance to the hiring department who will have access to a pool of candidates to initiate the selection process. Please note that the time frame for the recruitment timeline will vary. We will keep our applicants posted as we progress in the recruitment process.
FINAL FILING DATE: This recruitment will close by 11:59 p.m. April 13 2025.
SELECTION PROCESS:
It is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application and/or supplemental responses. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental responses will not be accepted. Resumes will be accepted in addition to but not in lieu of the required application materials (such as a copy of high school diploma G.E.D. equivalent and/or typing certificate if applicable). This is a competitive process; therefore be thorough in your responses. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give regarding your experience and education will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. False statements will be cause for disqualification removal from the Eligibility List or discharge from employment. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you have supervised staff indicate how many. Based on a review of application materials the best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their jobrelated experience education knowledge skills and abilities.
It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address.Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application.
For more information regarding this recruitment please email Human Resources at.
Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.
Physical/Background Check
Upon conditional offer the selected candidate will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to satisfactorily complete a post offer physical examination including a drug screen at the Citys expense.
Probationary Period
New appointments shall be tentative and are subject to a twelve 12 month probation.
Emergency Disaster Worker
City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency City employees shall initially remain at work or if recalled shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race religious creed color national origin ancestry disability (mental and physical) legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics) marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression age military or veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law in its employment policies or practices.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed in writing for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions please contact the Human Resources Department staff:
.City of Pico Rivera Human Resources 6615 Passons Blvd. Pico Rivera CA 90660