Housing Development Coordinator I

The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oakland Housing & Community Development Department?

The City of Oakland is seeking to fill one Housing Development Coordinator I vacancy within the Housing & Community Development Department. This entry-level position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public administration and project coordination while making a meaningful impact in the community.

As a Housing Development Coordinator I, you will play a critical role in supporting the Asset Monitoring Unit by assisting in the management and oversight of affordable housing projects through various stages of the development process. This includes activities such as reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), coordinating Exclusive Negotiation Agreements (ENAs), working on disposition agreements, environmental remediation, financing, and more. You will also handle tenant inquiries, conduct inspections, and ensure properties are well-maintained and compliant with City regulations.

This role offers the chance to work closely with senior staff and gain experience in all aspects of affordable housing development and asset management. It is an ideal position for someone looking to build a career in housing and community development while contributing to the City of Oakland’s mission to promote equitable and inclusive growth.

Joining the City of Oakland means becoming part of a team dedicated to fostering vibrant, healthy communities and addressing the critical need for affordable housing in the region.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, manages multiple priorities effectively, and pays close attention to details to ensure accuracy and quality in all tasks.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with various stakeholders, draft reports and correspondence, and present information clearly and concisely.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment and can adjust quickly to changing priorities and tasks. Takes initiative to identify challenges and propose solutions.
• Works well in a team setting, contributes to group efforts, and fosters positive working relationships with colleagues, partners, and community members.
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in serving the community and contributing to the City’s mission to improve the quality of life for all residents.
• Utilizes analytical thinking to interpret data, evaluate options, and support decision-making processes. Can troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Shows a commitment to promoting equity and inclusion, understanding diverse perspectives, and working to ensure that programs and services are accessible to all community members.
• Has basic proficiency in software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and is comfortable using technology to support project coordination and documentation.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities, and seek opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Assisting with planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing housing development projects.
• Assisting with negotiations and administration of a variety of complex legal documents. Including financial development, and administrative contracts and agreements
• Organizing, preparing, and evaluating studies, reports, proposals, and other written materials.
• Assisting with evaluation, administration, and monitoring of budgets.
• Communicating effectively in both oral and written form.
• Maintaining accurate records. preparing clear, concise reports.
• Utilizing computers and software applications.

Read the complete job description by clicking this Housing Development Coordinator I - Class Specification Bulletin

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Working for the City of Oakland

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Working for the City of Oakland allows you to directly contribute to improving the quality of life for residents. You’ll have the opportunity to support and shape initiatives that promote affordable housing, equitable development, and community services.
• No two days are the same! You’ll work on a variety of projects, allowing you to develop a broad set of skills, gain exposure to different departments, and engage in diverse tasks that keep the workday interesting and rewarding.
• You’ll be surrounded by passionate and dedicated colleagues who are genuinely invested in making a difference. The shared sense of purpose and motivation fosters a positive and inspiring work environment.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Coordinating multiple projects, deadlines, and requests from various stakeholders can be demanding. Staying organized and effectively managing time will be essential to ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Working within a city government setting often requires understanding and navigating complex regulations, policies, and procedures. Being patient and detail-oriented will help when dealing with documentation, approvals, and compliance.

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications

Minimum Requirements for Application

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.

This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.

Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, public policy, public administration, business administration, economics, accounting or closely related field.

Experience:
None required. One year of work experience in public or private housing development, city planning or a related field is highly desirable.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE / OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
FLEXIBLE STAFFING

Incumbents in the Housing Development Coordinator I classification are eligible to promote to the Housing Development Coordinator II classification in accordance with established City policy related to flexible staffing.

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process:

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the “minimum qualifications” listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to take an online multiple-choice test. You’ll have 7 days to complete the test once the link is sent to your email. This is tentatively planned to launch during the week of December 16, 2024.

For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiple-choice test) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled, you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled, department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame.

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you’re applying to a “restricted” posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

What’s in it for you?

• Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks, and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule
• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Cynthia Ng, Senior Human Resource Analyst at cng@oaklandca.gov.

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:

• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation

* Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements

Closing Date/Time: 12/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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