• Analyze the cost to benefit ratio of policies and programs, determine affordability, and ensure viability.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities is:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, land use planning, or a related field.

AND

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in human services, affordable housing, public health, community development, or a related field, including at least two (2) years of management or supervisory experience. Bilingual (Spanish) capability is desirable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by the date of appointment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and department policies and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, officials, and the public. The ability to understand and to make oneself understood to Spanish speaking individuals is desirable.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up