Job Abstract

The City of Walnut Creek is seeking a full-time Housing Assistant Planner to join the Housing Team of the Community Development Department.

Salary
The current salary range is $98,954 to $119,055 annually. Placement in the range will depend on qualifications.

Closing Date
The closing date for this recruitment is Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 5:00 PM PST.

What’s great about this opportunity:

• Work with a great team that is passionate about housing affordability.
• Supportive management that values collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options are available.

• Demonstrates a passion for and advocacy of social services for vulnerable residents and furthering the aims of housing affordability and diversity of the community.
• Has experience in the field of affordable housing and/or community grantmaking.
• Is self-directed, takes initiative in getting the job done, not only at the task level but in thinking more broadly regarding strategy and process improvement.
• Is extremely well organized, timely and accurate in managing multiple projects simultaneously, and in keeping track of even the smallest details and meeting deadline commitments.
• Provides excellent customer service to both the public and co-workers.

• Coordinate the administration of the City’s Community Grant Program, including the implementation of our Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Service Grant program, the Homeless Services fund, and the School Crisis Counselor Grant programs. This includes research and statistical analysis, preparation of required reports, plans, and evaluations, annual monitoring of grantees, and contract administration.
• Coordinate the Housing Team’s performance evaluation processes.
• Assist with the administration of the City’s affordable housing programs, including the First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Home Rehabilitation Loan Program, and Below Market Rate Homeownership Program.
• Assist in the implementation of the City’s Housing Element, including annual reports to state and regional agencies on housing production and permitting.
• Provide resource and referral services to the public seeking information on affordable housing and provide information to affordable housing stakeholders, developers, non-profits service providers, and the general public on the City’s housing programs, affordable development projects, grants, and tenant/landlord and fair housing services.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Education
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, public policy, housing, urban planning, social services, social justice, or a related field.

Experience
Work experience is not required for this position, but it can be used to meet the educational requirement. Professional experience with affordable housing programs, housing finance, grant administration, or municipal planning is preferred.

Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver's License and a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of affordable housing policies, practices, and regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and policies, and best practices and principles, related to housing, planning, and zoning.
• Knowledge of statistics and research methods employed in collection and evaluation of data.
• Skill in understanding and interpreting technical data and documents.
• Skill in collecting, recording, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Skill in communicating effectively in English both orally and in writing; making presentations; and preparing clear, concise, and accurate written materials.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer applications and technology related to the work.

The deadline to apply for this position is Tuesday, July 9, 2024, before 5:00 PM PST.

To be considered for this opportunity, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/walnutcreek/.

Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include an oral interview and/or written exercise tentatively scheduled for August 6, 2024. Department interviews are tentatively scheduled for August 14, 2024.

All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

Applicants considered for appointment to this position will be subject to California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprinting and thorough background check and a credit check.

If special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the recruitment process, please provide the Human Resources Department with advance notice and every attempt will be made to consider your request.

As required by law, all public employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers. As such, all City of Walnut Creek employees may be called upon to assist in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disasters.

Please see the class specification here for a complete description of this classification's representative duties; knowledge, skills and abilities; qualifications; working conditions; physical requirements; and for other details about this position.