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Associate Program Specialist, Project

Community Development Agency

Recruitment #RT-0301-01

Introduction

This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.

Reinstatement:
Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Transfer:
You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Voluntary Demotion:
You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

The Alameda County Community Development Agency's mission is to enhance the quality of life of Alameda County residents and plan for the future well-being of the County's diverse communities; to balance the physical, economic and social needs of County residents through land use planning, environmental management, neighborhood improvement, and community development, and to promote and protect agriculture, the environment, economic vitality and human health. 

For more detailed information about the agency, please visit: Alameda County Community Development Agency.


THE DEPARTMENT

The Community Development Agency (CDA) Healthy Homes Department’s (HHD) mission is to advance an integrated approach for safe and healthy housing, through collaborative community initiatives, applied research and policy development in order to improve the lives of vulnerable populations.
The Alameda County Healthy Homes Department (HHD) is one of several departments within CDA. The Alameda County Healthy Homes Department administers the Lead Hazard Control Program, Minor Home Repair Program and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Alameda County.  The Department’s primary goal is to create safe and healthy housing by providing public education and outreach, case management to lead poisoned children, housing assessments and interventions and lead safety training. The Department consists of a multidisciplinary staff (~27 and growing) including housing, environmental, and health professionals under the same roof to carry out the mission of preventing lead poisoning and promoting health and safety in the home.


THE POSITION

The Associate Program Specialist - Project will manage the community engagement and education activities in priority neighborhoods and communities within Alameda County over the next five years.


The Associate Program Specialist - Project will work closely with the department community engagement and education team to develop and implement community education strategies that provide resources to priority neighborhoods within Alameda County.  The Associate Program Specialist - Project will be responsible for developing and overseeing CBO contracts, coordinating inter/intra agency partnerships, ensuring community education strategies are implemented utilizing a racial and equity lens, coordinating community activities, evaluating outcomes and report writing.

Project Position: Project positions are generally for a specific duration. Candidates for project positions must meet the minimum qualifications for the County classification (position). In our hiring practices, we strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of our County and the populations we serve, and we urge qualified candidates of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply. 


Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position has excellent time management skills, demonstrated interpersonal skills, is goal-oriented, adaptable, has experience working with a culturally diverse population, and strong communication skills.  


Work Schedule and Location: Hybrid work schedule is available. Job location is in Oakland. Free parking. Free shuttle from the Lake Merritt BART station in the morning and evenings.  


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Under close supervision, assist with providing technical programmatic services primarily related to program development and implementation; reviews and evaluates functions to direct client service delivery programs where such services are provided by community-based organizations (CBO’s), contract service providers and/or County staff in a wide variety of service areas; acts as County liaison with service providers and funding sources and ensures program regulations and procedures are followed; and, performs other related work as required.


DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions allocated to the class of Associate Program Specialist are located in County operating agencies/departments, and report to Supervising Program Specialists or other mid-level County managers. The class of Associate Program Specialist is distinguished from the next higher class of Program Specialist in that the former class is the entry-level class in the series and is in training, learning the full scope of the assigned duties and responsibilities. While the latter class is the journey-level class, independently performing professional-level work and having full responsibility for overseeing a particular program within a County agency/department. Incumbents in the class of Associate Program Specialist are expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency which qualifies them to promote to the higher level class of Program Specialist after the equivalent of one year of full-time service. Appointment at the Associate Program Specialist level will not be extended beyond one year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I
Experience:

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in one of the following classes: Supervising Eligibility Technician; Health Educator II; or, Consumer/Family Relations Program Assistant in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes the District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts).

Or II
Education:

The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, a social science or field related to the program area to which assigned.

(Additional experience as outlined below may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)

AND
Experience:

The equivalent of two years of full-time professional-level or supervisory work in the direct delivery of services to clients or the oversight of such services in the program area to which assigned, one year of which must have included program planning and evaluation, or in program administration, contract negotiations, grants management and similar financial services.
Or III

Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, social science or a field related to the program area to which assigned.

Licenses:

Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license. Specified positions may also require licensure or certification in the programmatic area to which assigned.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, funding sources and administrative requirements in the program area to which assigned
• Principles and practices of direct client service delivery
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
• Computer applications related to the work
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment
• Various resources, services, and other benefit programs administered by public and private entities related to the work
• Basic supervising principles and practices

Ability to:

• Plan, monitor and evaluate program and service delivery effectiveness in the programmatic area to which assigned
• Identify programmatic and operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
• Interpret, explain and apply complex regulations, policies and procedures
• Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence, policies, informational brochures and other written materials
• Represent the department and the County in meetings with others and make effective presentations to diverse groups
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Research, compile and summarize varied information, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

  • Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
  • Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
  • Vision or Vision Reimbursement
  • Share the Savings
  • Basic Life Insurance 
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 
  • County Allowance Credit
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
  • Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

  • Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
  • Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

  • 11 paid holidays
  • Floating Holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave accrual
  • Vacation purchase program
  • Management Paid Leave**
  • Catastrophic Sick Leave
  • Group Auto/Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Guaranteed Ride Home
  • Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
  • Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
  • Child Care Resources
  • 1st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

Conclusion

TO APPLY:   Please contact Lidice De La Fuente by email to lidice.delafuente@acgov.org 

You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.

 

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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