Senior Community Development Specialist II
Salary: $44.76 – $54.40/hour; $7,759.00 – $9,429.00/month; $93,106.00 – $113,152.00/year
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The San Francisco Planning Department has openings for two 9775 Senior Community Development Specialist II positions to work on issues of neighborhood stabilization, housing and small business strategy in our Citywide Planning Division.
This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and innovative department and share in our vision to make San Francisco the world’s most livable urban place – environmentally, economically, socially and culturally. We work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities to work on a wide variety of projects and topic areas, both individually and on project teams. In performing our planning work, we work closely with staff of other City and regional agencies, the development community, and the general public. Community outreach and engagement is a big part of our work, and we hold frequent public forums to present and get input on our work.
Under general direction, the Senior Community Development Specialist will be responsible for working with San Francisco communities on a variety of issues, including housing affordability, small business strategies, family retention, and transportation challenges. Currently, particular attention is required in a few transitioning neighborhoods that are experiencing rapid social, economic and development change. This position would serve as a point person from the Planning Department to these communities in understanding the local economic and development pressures while developing and implementing programs and policies that address issues of inclusivity/equity and the stabilization of neighborhoods for quality life-long living. The Senior Community Development Specialist will also work with more established neighborhoods throughout the city, to build capacity among stakeholders to take the lead in shaping their neighborhoods’ best futures. The Senior Community Development Specialist will engage neighborhood stakeholders through a variety of methods, including one-on-one interactions, outreach to neighborhood organizations, public forums, and may staff community advisory committees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
- Possession 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 three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work or criminal justice; OR
- Possession 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 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, or criminal justice; OR
- Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor 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, or criminal justice.
SUBSTITUTION:
Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit: http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=TEX&R2=9775&R3=064878 to begin the application process by registering an account.
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Planner I
Salary: $28.93 – $35.16/hour; $5,014.00 – $6,095.00/month; $60,164.00 – $73,138.00/year
This is a Position Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The San Francisco Planning Department plays a central role in guiding the growth and development in our City. The Department works with other City agencies and the community to help achieve great planning for a great city.
This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and innovative department and share in our vision to make San Francisco the worlds’ most livable urban place – environmentally, economically, socially and culturally.
Under general supervision, the 5277 Planner I will perform entry level planning work in the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of city planning data in one of a variety of phases of plan development and implementation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in city, regional, or urban planning, or a closely related field such as architecture, landscape architecture, geography, urban studies, public administration, historical preservation, or environmental studies;
OR
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND one (1) year (2,000 hours) of city or urban planning, transportation, urban design, historical preservation, architectural or environmental review experience.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
In order to be ranked on the eligible list, candidates must achieve a passing score on both the Written Multiple-Choice Examination and the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation.
Written Multiple-Choice Exam: (Weight = 50%)
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written multiple-choice examination, designed to measure their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas.
Supplemental Questionnaire: (Weight = 50%)
Candidates who attain a minimum passing score on the written examination will be invited to complete a supplemental questionnaire.
Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the exact time, date, and location of the examinations.
Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit: http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=5277&R3=064364 to begin the application process by registering an account.
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Planner II
Salary: $35.16 – $42.73/hour; $6,095.00 – $7,406.00/month; $73,138.00 – $88,868.00/year
This is a Position Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The San Francisco Planning Department plays a central role in guiding the growth and development in our City. The Department works with other City agencies and the community to help achieve great planning for a great city.
This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and innovative department and share in our vision to make San Francisco the worlds’ most livable urban place – environmentally, economically, socially and culturally.
Under general supervision the 5278 Planner II, performs difficult city planning work and participates in all phases of city planning; assists in the preparation of planning, research, surveys and projects; conducts investigations, collects and analyzes data on zoning, subdivision design, urban renewal, rapid transit and other land use problems; assists in the conduct of environmental impact reviews; assists in the preparation of written and graphic reports; may supervise subordinate survey, clerical and office personnel; and performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years (4,000 hours) verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in city, regional, urban or transportation planning, urban design, historic preservation, architectural or environmental review or other related field;
OR
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in City, Regional, or Urban Planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Physical Sciences, Historic Preservation, or Environmental Studies AND one (1) year (2,000 hours) verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in city, regional, urban or transportation planning, urban design, historic preservation, architectural or environmental review or other related field;
OR
- Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in City, Regional, or Urban Planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Urban Studies, or Environmental Studies.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
In order to be ranked on the eligible list, candidates must achieve a passing score on both the Written Multiple-Choice Examination and the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation.
Written Multiple-Choice Exam: (Weight = 50%)
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written multiple-choice examination, designed to measure their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas.
Supplemental Questionnaire: (Weight = 50%)
Candidates who attain a minimum passing score on the written examination will be invited to complete a supplemental questionnaire.
Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the exact time, date, and location of the examinations.
Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit: http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=5278&R3=063771 to begin the application process by registering an account.