Community Development Associate - The County of Sonoma

Join the Community Development Commission (CDC) in their mission to create affordable housing access in Sonoma County.

Starting salary up to $48.93/hour, plus a $600 monthly cash allowance, and a competitive total compensation package!What We Offer

When you join the CDC, you become part of a challenging and rewarding work environment where you gain the satisfaction of knowing that you are working to better the community. You can also look forward to excellent benefits including:An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $650 and ongoing education/training opportunities

Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options

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

Retirement fully integrated with Social Security

May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment

Eligibility for 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 rangeBecome a Community Development AssociateA Community Development Associate (CDA) at the CDC coordinates, supervises, and performs highly-specialized work related to the implementation and day-to-day administration of affordable housing, community development, homelessness assistance, redevelopment, and/or other Commission programs and projects. Reporting to the Community Development Assistant Manager on the Program Compliance Team, this CDA position is responsible for performing highly specialized work related to Housing and Community Development; including coordinating the day-to-day Administration of Grants, Public Records Requests, Board items, Language Access plan, and Environmental Assessments required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.Duties also include federal reporting and timeline set-up for the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), Annual Action Plans, and Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). This position may supervise staff and is responsible for independent work as well as working collaboratively with stakeholders (i.e., working with Community Development/Cities and Towns Advisory Committee members, receiving public comment on projects, and acting as the primary contact for Public Records Requests).The ideal candidate for this position will possess project coordination and supervisory skills as well as:Professional experience in affordable housing, community development, homelessness assistance, and/or redevelopment programs

Expertise in identifying, analyzing, developing, and implementing multiple programs and projects

Experience analyzing and summarizing funding or project proposals for consideration by panels, committees, or formal decision-making entities

An in-depth understanding of the purpose and processing of documents related to federal, state, and local level community development programs

Proficiency in applying for and managing federal, state, and local assistance programs and grant funding

Knowledge of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) process

Experience in community outreach and engagement, including facilitation of large public meetings

Strong leadership and management skills

Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.orgcall 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now