• Track project spending by budgeted funding sources for the over 40 homeless service contracts
• Assist in negotiating with vendors on regulatory and budgetary issues per managed contracts
• Revise project budgets by changing funding sources or distribution of funding within budget categories
• Process reimbursement requests submitted by providers
• Prepare check requests to submit to the fiscal team
• Manage Quarterly and Annual reporting to the State
• Collect documents from providers

• Knowledge of the Homelessness Division's systems of care, project types, and governing regulations
• Understanding of budget preparation and contract preparation, monitoring, and execution
• Training in different homelessness dedicated funding streams (such as Emergency Solutions Grants, Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention, etc.)
• Passion for working with underserved communities and individuals experiencing homelessness
• Ability to learn rules related to federal, state, and local funding sources and regulations related to homelessness
• A high level of patience when working with providers and staff members
• Familiarity with general accounting principles
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Proficiency in computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), Adobe Acrobat, etc.

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $500/600/650 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for through the U.S. Department of Education

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include academic coursework in public administration, business, accounting, or related fields and one year of work experience performing responsible clerical or general administrative support duties, and six months of experience equivalent to performing duties as a Community Development Specialist I.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Bilingual Designation: Designated positions may require the ability to speak, read, and write a language in addition to English.

Knowledge of: basic mathematics; English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and composition; methods and techniques used in researching, proofing, evaluating, and gathering information; organizing and presenting data in a report format to the public; the purpose and processing of a diversity of forms and documents related to federally assisted housing programs.

Ability to: follow oral and written instructions; establish, organize, revise, and maintain program and project files; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees, supervisors, community organizations, and the general public; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action within established procedures; communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; perform assigned technical tasks and routines; maintain confidentiality of restricted information; maintain records and prepare reports or correspondence; use electronic information equipment and department-specific systems; enter data accurately; work independently in performing assignments and in resolving problems within established procedures; function effectively in a system with strict guidelines and constant changes; monitor standard contracts for service, including processing reimbursement requests; and effectively organize and manage assigned workload.

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.