Community Development Agency
Recruitment #RT-0301-01
Date Opened | 2/21/2023 10:30:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | 5/12/2023 12:00:00 PM |
Salary | $33.07 - $45.90/hour; $68,785.60 - $95,472.00/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Project (timelines vary depending on funding; but no longer than five years)
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Department | Community Development Agency |
Work Location |
Oakland
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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.
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.
Click here for the full Job Description.
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.
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
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*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.
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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