City and County of San Francisco
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Specialist - Office of Economic and Wor
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Description
Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) Appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. Under the Small Business Programs Administrator, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Specialist will work with a portfolio of nonprofit grantees that provide technical assistance to small businesses on the reporting and compliance of CDBG eligible activities. The CDBG Specialist should have some knowledge of federal regulations as it relates to Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the primary funder of CDBG activities. The CDBG Specialist will work with the team to develop and assess key performance indicators and evaluate the effectiveness of the grantees as they provide technical assistance to small businesses in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
Oversee a portfolio of nonprofit agency grantees that assist with the delivery of technical assistance to small businesses.
Support drafting and execution of grant agreements
Support compilation, drafting, and review of federally required reports
Maintain partnerships with grantees providing technical assistance and support with capacity building when needed
Utilize internal systems to create and amend related projects
Review and analyze monthly reports submitted by providers, organizations, and agencies to ensure contract compliance
Conduct audits of nonprofit grant projects to ensure federal requirements are being met
Work with Small Business Programs Administrator to conduct on-site visits to assess effectiveness of individual projects
Review client eligibility and approve monthly invoices submitted by the providers
Manage agencies’ data entry in our internal client data portal
Assist with troubleshooting in-system errors and/or clarify program requirements to providers
Organize and keep records of required agency documents for each project
Continually conduct program evaluations to make recommendations and operational changes that will improve program performance and better meet community needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
Clear understanding of federal, state, and local government
Clear understanding of technical assistance providers and how technical assistance plays a crucial role in supporting small businesses
Knowledge of CDBG eligible activities
Creative problem solving and adaptability
Basic knowledge of data management with a strong attention to detail
Project management including budget tracking, creating and maintaining project timelines, and coordinating stakeholders
Experience with data management and visualization software including Excel, Airtable, Power BI, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar products
How You Work
Can effectively work in a diverse team
Experience navigating complex relationships with stakeholders including external partners and community members
Able to be creative and resourceful to remove obstacles and get things done
Can step back and understand big picture goals and concepts and be meticulous and thorough with the details
Actively collaborates across disciplines to get and give feedback, and share knowledge
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice or elections related work; OR
Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a major in public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND one (1) year of related experience; OR
Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration; OR
Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university.
Application Information Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
9772- Community Dev Spec | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
CCSF Role Types
How To Apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are online. Visit the official CCSF careers site and follow instructions to apply.
Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Ensure your registered email address is accurate and that emails from CCSF are not blocked by a spam filter.
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers under California Government Code. Employees are required to complete Disaster Service Worker training and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact: Anabel Simonelli-Kupelian, Chief People Officer, at anabel.simonelli@sfgov.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, or other protected category under the law.
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Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) Appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. Under the Small Business Programs Administrator, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Specialist will work with a portfolio of nonprofit grantees that provide technical assistance to small businesses on the reporting and compliance of CDBG eligible activities. The CDBG Specialist should have some knowledge of federal regulations as it relates to Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the primary funder of CDBG activities. The CDBG Specialist will work with the team to develop and assess key performance indicators and evaluate the effectiveness of the grantees as they provide technical assistance to small businesses in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
Oversee a portfolio of nonprofit agency grantees that assist with the delivery of technical assistance to small businesses.
Support drafting and execution of grant agreements
Support compilation, drafting, and review of federally required reports
Maintain partnerships with grantees providing technical assistance and support with capacity building when needed
Utilize internal systems to create and amend related projects
Review and analyze monthly reports submitted by providers, organizations, and agencies to ensure contract compliance
Conduct audits of nonprofit grant projects to ensure federal requirements are being met
Work with Small Business Programs Administrator to conduct on-site visits to assess effectiveness of individual projects
Review client eligibility and approve monthly invoices submitted by the providers
Manage agencies’ data entry in our internal client data portal
Assist with troubleshooting in-system errors and/or clarify program requirements to providers
Organize and keep records of required agency documents for each project
Continually conduct program evaluations to make recommendations and operational changes that will improve program performance and better meet community needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
Clear understanding of federal, state, and local government
Clear understanding of technical assistance providers and how technical assistance plays a crucial role in supporting small businesses
Knowledge of CDBG eligible activities
Creative problem solving and adaptability
Basic knowledge of data management with a strong attention to detail
Project management including budget tracking, creating and maintaining project timelines, and coordinating stakeholders
Experience with data management and visualization software including Excel, Airtable, Power BI, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar products
How You Work
Can effectively work in a diverse team
Experience navigating complex relationships with stakeholders including external partners and community members
Able to be creative and resourceful to remove obstacles and get things done
Can step back and understand big picture goals and concepts and be meticulous and thorough with the details
Actively collaborates across disciplines to get and give feedback, and share knowledge
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice or elections related work; OR
Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a major in public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND one (1) year of related experience; OR
Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration; OR
Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university.
Application Information Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
9772- Community Dev Spec | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
CCSF Role Types
How To Apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are online. Visit the official CCSF careers site and follow instructions to apply.
Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Ensure your registered email address is accurate and that emails from CCSF are not blocked by a spam filter.
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers under California Government Code. Employees are required to complete Disaster Service Worker training and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact: Anabel Simonelli-Kupelian, Chief People Officer, at anabel.simonelli@sfgov.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, or other protected category under the law.
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