Community Development Program Coordinator

Position Information

The Community Development Commission (CDC) is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable candidate to become a Community Development Program Coordinator!

Starting salary up to $64.51/hour ( $134,640 /year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

About the Position

The Community Development Program Coordinator position is the supervisory level in the Community Development series and is responsible for working within broad program and project objectives to analyze, identify, and implement Commission programs or projects and coordinate the day-to-day administration of assigned programs. In this position, you will work with ahigh degree of independence under the general direction of the Community Development Manager. Responsibilities of this position include:

• Implementing and administering local, state, and federal grants for affordable housing and community development projects
• Training and supervising the Community Development Specialist and the Administrative Aide position
• Preparing annual plans and reports related to federal grant programs for affordable housing and community development projects
• Conducting annual requests for proposals for grant funding processes
• Evaluating funding applications and presenting funding recommendations to stakeholders
• Monitoring subrecipients for compliance with applicable funding source requirements

As the ideal candidate for this position, you will have experience working with federal databases like the Integrated Disbursement and Information System, and possess many of the following:

• Three or more years of experience in the administration of federal and state grants related to affordable housing and community development programs
• A high level of knowledge of local, state, and federal funding resources and grant programs
• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to build strong working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external customers, developers, and legal counsel
• Thrives working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to meet multiple competing deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Experience writing staff reports and the ability to deliver public presentations
• Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act is highly desirable, but not required

About CDC

The CDC is dedicated to creating housing opportunities, in thriving and inclusive neighborhoods, for all. It is governed by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, acting as the Commissioners of the CDC, and the Community Development Committee (Committee) which acts as an advisory group to the Commissioners. The Committee reviews and makes recommendations on policy and funding matters to come before the Commission. The CDC's core service areas include: Affordable Housing Production, Preservation, and Rental Assistance. The CDC is a separate entity from the County of Sonoma and not within the Sonoma County Civil Service System. To learn more about the Commission's dedication to creating affordable housing for all, please visit the CDC's website .

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• 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
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement 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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Community Development Program Coordinator position in the CDC. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with academic coursework in public administration, business administration, real estate, planning, urban studies, economics, or closely related fields, and three years of journey-level experience in housing and community development programs.

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

The position advertised on this announcement requires possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: the purpose and the processing of documents related to Community Development Programs, federal assistance programs, real estate transactions, and loan application procedures; grant program funding or commonly used documents related to specialized program areas; English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and composition.

Working knowledge of: the use of computerized equipment and specific systems used within the Commission; contract formulation and contract monitoring techniques; methods and techniques used in researching, proofing, evaluating, gathering, and organizing information and presenting data in reports; project management techniques and methods; principles and practices of personnel management, employee supervision, and training.

Ability to: evaluate and monitor program development activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other employees, supervisors, community organizations, the general public, the media, and state and federal agencies; communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; maintain confidentiality of restricted information; use computerized equipment; analyze program alternatives to evaluate program effectiveness, cost benefit, and likelihood of success; make oral and written presentations to diverse groups and organizations; establish, organize, and manage departmental files; prepare clear and concise written reports.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• 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.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate’s personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant’s name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.

Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• 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.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this positio n.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits: General*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 12/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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