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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Community Services Program Analyst

City of Concord, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$106K/yr - $145K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Community Services Program Analyst for the City of Concord's Community Development Department, which aims to improve the quality of life for residents. The role involves managing HUD's Community Development Block Grant and local/state grant programs, ensuring compliance, and engaging with community partners to address homelessness.

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Responsibilities

May assist department head, division manager and/or program manager in determining priorities, methods, standards, and sequences of work necessary to achieve department/division objectives

Conducts research, gathers and analyzes data, writes reports, and makes recommendations on specific departmental subjects

Assembles a variety of information and statistical data for inclusion in reports

Develops, assembles and prepares charts, diagrams, photographs, and visual displays

Analyzes and develops procedures related to departmental matters such as work simplification, methods improvement, computer application, data management and retrieval

Acts as staff to assigned committees by preparing meeting agendas, reports, monitoring programs, and presenting proposals and recommendations

Serves in a liaison capacity on administrative matters between assigned department and other City departments, committees, contract service providers, outside partners, other agencies and citizen groups

Attends departmental/division staff meetings and provides staff assistance by conducting research and writing reports in preparation for meetings

Provides information to staff and the public related to assigned departmental activities; prepares press releases and makes presentations at public meetings

May coordinates grant administration efforts in the support of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) design, construction management, departmental and division programs to obtain other departmental and City funding. Maintain Grant funding documentation files and database

Maintains master calendar of required reports and master data base of all contacts including expiration dates and fund balances

As assigned, coordinates departmental and/or program monitoring of required mitigation measures and conditions of approval for new developments, including City projects, compliance reporting and required reporting to regulatory agencies

As assigned, provides support for the development and coordination of the annual 10-year CIP. Maintains CIP bid information to capture bid history, contractor trends and related project bid data

May assist in the preparation and administration of the budget and assist department head/division manager with the year-end report

May provide supervision and training to employees in the work unit

Answers correspondence and prepares financial and statistical information as assigned

Promotes the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

CDBG grant managementBudget developmentGrant writingPublic administrationData analysisResearch methodologyCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or related curriculum

Two years of related professional experience

Ability to manage a portfolio of grantees to ensure compliance with the requirements of HUD's CDBG grant program

Experience with relationship building with elected and appointed officials, community partners, and stakeholder groups

Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening skills, clear articulation, and the ability to adapt one's communication style

Ability to develop and complete an ongoing assessment of the City's key strengths, priorities, and gaps in the City's ability to address homelessness

Demonstrated knowledge of public sector budget development and monitoring, including forecasting, tracking expenditures, and aligning financial resources with program goals and grant requirements

Knowledge of issues related to federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to housing improvement, including grant application requirements and procedures

Working knowledge of the principles and methods of public and business administration, including organization and fiscal management, contract monitoring, and research methodology

Ability to effectively collect and analyze information, and to draw valid conclusions

Ability to understand, interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations and procedures

Ability to summarize facts and recommendations accurately, to prepare clear and concise written reports, to make effective public presentations

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work

A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record

Benefits

Participation in CalPERS pension, tiered based on date of hire

A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 if waiving coverage

City-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insurance

Vacation accruals starting at 15 days per year, 12 days of sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, plus 80 hours of administrative leave per year available upon completion of probation

Generous tuition reimbursement program

401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, including an employer paid contribution of 3% plus $2,000 annually

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs

Life insurance in the amount of twice the annual salary (up to $400,000 max) and disability insurance

A wellness program that offers fitness classes, annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resources

Option for alternative work schedules, based on Director of Community Development approval, which may include a hybrid work schedule and a 9/80 schedule.

Dental & Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance

Holidays

Life Insurance

Pre-tax Savings Benefits

Retiree Medical (3 levels based on date of hire)

Retirement Program

Short-term Disability* and Long-term Disability

Social Security/Medicare

Vacation & Sick Leave