Development Specialist II (Board Coordinator)



Development Specialist II (Board Coordinator)

Salary

$62,555.88 - $70,816.32 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

25-74184-06

Department

Housing and Workforce Solutions

Division

Workforce Development

Opening Date

03/26/2025

Closing Date

3/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

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The County of Riverside's Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department, Workforce Development Division, Administration Unit is seeking to fill Development Specialist II (Board Coordinator) position that will be assigned to their Riverside office.


The Development Specialist II (Board Coordinator) will act as the main point of contact for workforce board-related matters and special events. This role involves overseeing the workforce board's operations and coordinating special events. Key responsibilities include preparing meeting agendas, facilitating board meetings, tracking, and managing invoices, and coordinating Form 11s and other related reports. Additionally, the role requires collaboration with vendors and stakeholders, as well as handling light procurement and administrative duties.

*This position may require travel throughout the County of Riverside.

The most competitive candidates will have previous experience facilitating board meetings, coordinating events, writing and maintaining reports, and have knowledge of various Microsoft programs.

The Riverside County Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS) is a dedicated group that prioritizes delivering services to the County’s most vulnerable populations. Through helpful interventions that meet our county’s housing and workforce related needs, HWS is promoting prosperous neighborhoods and healthy communities. Can you see yourself here?


EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Collect, organize and analyze program or project data.

• Conduct needs assessment and determine program priorities.

• Identify areas of economic, housing and community development, workforce development, and aviation needs; analyze the effectiveness of existing programs in these areas.

• Ensure implementation of programmatic, organizational, administrative, budgetary, financial, and personnel elements of a variety of economic, housing and community development, workforce development, and aviation programs funded by outside and governmental agencies.

• Assist in the preparation, modification, administration, and evaluation of funding requests from contractors, citizens, private agencies, and local, County and state officials for loan, grant funds or rebate incentive programs; analyze and review routine financial loan applications and proposed contracts for adherence to program guidelines and policies.

• Project and analyze sources and expenditures of grant and other financing funds.

• Assist in implementing public financing bonds, grants and programs.

• Cooperate with and advise cities, chambers of commerce and local non-profit organizations on developing and implementing workforce, economic and community development programs for workforce, commercial, industrial, tourist, and recreational attraction programs.

• Arrange facilities for the staging of various special events, conferences and meetings to publicize County developments and opportunities.

• Review routine property and equipment lease agreements, subcontracts, change orders, and contract extensions for departments or divisions; submit grant-funded program contracts to County, state and federal agencies for approval.

• Monitor the budgetary and financial management of community and economic development, public facilities and improvement projects; make periodic on-site visits to monitor grant-funded projects.

• Participate in coordinating and meeting with agencies, technical consultants, County personnel, and other involved persons to negotiate contract terms, work schedules and budgets.

• Employment and Training Programs: Assist with the promotion of training programs to gain program support and participation of employers and educators; represent the department at meetings and conferences.

• Negotiate routine contracts.

• Interview, counsel and maintain client cases.

• Prepare materials and conduct instructional client workshops.

• Serve as liaison between clients and program operators.

• Provide technical assistance to individuals, groups and employers regarding job and training opportunities, eligibility determination, intake procedures, and business support services.

• Conduct on-site visits to engage with employers and provide information about County resources and programs.

• Review allocation and encumbrances of project or program operations' budgets; monitor program contract compliance; assess and recommend procedure changes; evaluate program performance.

• Answer program inquiries.

• Perform research or analytical duties in the development of plans, projections, evaluations, recommendations, and statistical and narrative reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

Experience: One year as a Development Specialist I with the County of Riverside.


OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in business or public administration, behavioral science, social science, political science, aviation, public policy, urban studies, education, marketing, economics, environmental sciences, geography, or a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development, Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, Facilities Management Department, or Aviation within the Transportation & Land Management Agency.


OPTION III

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, behavioral science, social science, political science, aviation, urban studies, education, marketing, economics, environmental sciences, geography, or a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development, Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, Facilities Management Department, or Aviation within the Transportation & Land Management Agency. (Additional professional, technical or senior clerical experience in a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development, Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, Facilities Management Department, or Aviation within the Transportation & Land Management Agency may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of qualifying full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)

Experience: One year of professional experience in a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development, Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, Facilities Management Department, or Aviation within the Transportation & Land Management Agency.

EXAMPLES OF BUSINESS & COMMUNITY SERVICES/HOUSING, HOMESLESSNESS PREVENTION AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, AVIATION FIELDS: Economic development; housing and community development; aviation; commercial development; real estate; facilities management; community services (e.g., parks, community centers or lighting, water and utilities programs); workforce development (e.g., employment programs or job training programs); eligibility or social programs; finance; contract monitoring/management; environmental or sustainability programs; foreign trade; public relations; marketing; fundraising; film; human resources; museums; libraries.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Basic laws, regulations and policies pertaining to assigned programs; basic structures and functions of local, state and federal governments, and community human services resources and organizations; basic principles and practices of economic, industrial, housing, and community development; basic principles and practices of public relations and job training; basic principles and practices utilized in governmental, business and financial administration; methods and techniques used in performing land use planning; economic and industrial development resources used to assist businesses to locate or relocate in the County; composition of the business community involved with economic, industrial and community development; purpose and structure of publicly funded training programs; laws and regulations governing the funding and operations of publicly funded training programs; employment problems of economically disadvantaged persons; local employment practices, conditions and needs; statistical applications used in analyzing labor market, economic and demographic data.

Ability to: Gather and analyze basic program data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, generate and evaluate alternatives; plan and prepare materials to be used in promotional materials; provide technical assistance regarding grant-funded programs; plan and coordinate effective citizen participation groups; establish and maintain effective relations with clients, private and public employers, other community service agencies and civic groups, the general public, and fellow staff members; communicate effectively in oral and written form to individuals and groups of various organizational and socio-economic levels; understand, interpret and apply the provisions of basic government regulations, policies and program operator contracts.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements 

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.

What’s Next?

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants. 

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Joshua Roberts at JoRoberts@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment. 

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

 

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

 

Proof of Education 
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

 

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).  A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

 

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

 

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. 

 

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

 

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com

 

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.


Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01
Are you a current regular or temporary employee with the County of Riverside's Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:
  • I have a valid California Class A license.
  • I have a valid California Class B license.
  • I have a valid California Class C license.
  • I am able to obtain a valid California driver license.
  • I currently have a valid out-of-state driver license, and am able to obtain a valid California driver license.
  • I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver license.
03
I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
  • Yes
  • No
04
What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, behavioral science, social science, political science, public policy, urban studies, education, marketing, economics, environmental sciences, or a closely related field?
  • None of these
  • Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
  • At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units
  • At least 120 semester or 180 units
  • I have my Associates degree
  • I have my Bachelors degree
  • I have my Masters degree or higher
05
How many years of experience do you have as a Development Specialist I with the County of Riverside? (Include details on your resume/application)
  • No experience
  • Less than twelve months
  • One year or more, but less than two
  • Two years or more, but less than three
  • Three years or more, but less than four
  • Four years or more, but less than five
  • Five years or more
06
How many years of professional, technical or senior clerical experience in a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development, Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, Facilities Management Department, or Aviation within the Transportation & Land Management Agency? (Include details on your resume/application)
  • No experience
  • Less than twelve months
  • One year or more, but less than two
  • Two years or more, but less than three
  • Three years or more, but less than four
  • Four years or more, but less than five
  • Five years or more
07
Do you have a minimum of one year of professional experience in a job-related field similar to those utilized within the County of Riverside Department of Business & Community Services, Department of Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Workforce Solutions, or Aviation within the Transportation & Land Management Agency? (Include details on your resume/application)
  • Yes
  • No
08
How many years of experience do you have facilitating board meetings and coordinating events?
  • No experience
  • Less than twelve months
  • One year or more, but less than two
  • Two years or more, but less than three
  • Three years or more, but less than four
  • Four years or more, but less than five
  • Five years or more
09
How many years of experience do you have serving as a primary contact for various vendors, clients and customers?
  • No experience
  • Less than twelve months
  • One year or more, but less than two
  • Two years or more, but less than three
  • Three years or more, but less than four
  • Four years or more, but less than five
  • Five years or more
10
How many years of experience do you have in preparing board agendas and creating and maintaining reports?
  • No experience
  • Less than twelve months
  • One year or more, but less than two
  • Two years or more, but less than three
  • Three years or more, but less than four
  • Four years or more, but less than five
  • Five years or more
11
Please indicate your current level of proficiency with Microsoft programs:
  • No spreadsheet experience
  • Basic - I have a basic understanding of these programs
  • Intermediate - I have used these programs before and know some of the more advanced features
  • Advanced - I use these programs and their advanced features regularly as part of my current position.

Required Question

Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500