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COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST V

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COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST V

Salary

$40.60 - $55.24 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

ED24-016

Department

Economic Development - (UC)

Opening Date

05/20/2024

Closing Date

6/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

The Economic Development Department is recruiting for one at-will, unclassified, full-time Community Program Specialist V. This position is critical to the operations of the Cannabis Equity Program and will work in collaboration with the Office of Cannabis Oversight (OCO) . The Community Program Specialist V will provide increased department-level oversight and direct supervision of staff assigned to the Cannabis Equity Program and have the responsibility of final approval for social equity verification applications, direct grant applications, and business license application fee waivers. This position will also serve as the department's primary liaison with the Office of Cannabis Oversight (OCO) .

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the Cannabis Equity Program (CEP);

• Supervises two full-time Community Program Specialists and other subordinate staff who provide direct services to entrepreneurs and business owners in the CEP;

• Collaborates with the Office of Cannabis Oversight (OCO) to identify and implement new policies/special projects and provide regular progress reports;

• Monitors grant budgets and compliance according to the allotted program budgets, as applicable;

• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with various agencies and grantors, such as the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz);

• Engages with community stakeholders and share best practices with other jurisdictions;

• Oversees vendor selection process through management of the Request For Proposal (RFP) process, including establishment of timeline and providing meaningful and manageable expectations;

• Administers contract process from contract development to conformed contract which includes ensuring submission into MUNIS system;

• Prepares program specific updates/reports to management team including presentations and memorandums;

• Tracks participant activities, progress, and results using client management and tracking systems and provides regular outcome and evaluation reports to management team;

• Meets regularly with the various teams to discuss potential issues, concerns, and updates;

• Identifies employee development opportunities, including coaching and training for assigned staff;

• Researches industry trends and emerging practices to ensure that the CEP is implemented in an efficient and impactful manner;

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field(Proof required at time of application*);

• Four (4) year full-time professional experience providing supportive services in grant funded programs, projects, and services

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required professional experience. (Proof of education required).

• Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis;

• Possess a valid California Drivers License;

• May be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends to support community events.

  *Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any documents submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

  DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work, or closely related field from an accredited college or university;

• Experience in a Supervisory/management capacity in social service and job training and development programs;

• Proficiency in the use of computers including email, internet, customer relationship management (CRM), and office productivity software;

• Experience in the public sector (e.g., government agency);

• An in-depth knowledge of equity programs and regulations and experience implementing and adhering to federal grant guidelines and special revenue resources, especially with regards to cannabis support.

  SUCCESSUL CANIDATES WILL DEMONSTARTE:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding people skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others of diverse backgrounds, opinions, and needs;

• The ability to think quickly and critically, work well under pressure, have good problem-solving skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in an efficient and timely manner;

• Ability to analyze and interpret data, and to communicate takeaways effectively;

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with applicants, employers, community organizations, and the public;

• Ability to work within deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and set appropriate priorities.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at11:59 PM Pacific Time on June 3, 2024. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-6044.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to theCalifornia Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6044.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

· Medical and Dental Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

· Deferred Compensation

· Credit Union Membership

· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Free Employee Parking

· Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?

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  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Do you hold a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university? Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Yes, I have a bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, and I understand that if qualifying with a degree, I need to attach proof of degree at time of application submission.

• No, I do not possess a bachelor's degree but I have at least four (4) years of related professional experience to substitute the educational requirement.

• No, I do not possess a bachelor's degree AND I do not have the additional years of related professional experience to substitute the educational requirement.

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  Please select the total amount of full-time professional experience providing supportive services in grant funded programs, projects, and services

• 5 or more years of experience

• 4 years of experience

• 3 years of experience

• 2 years of experience

• 1 year of experience

• Less than 1 year of experience

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  Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes

• No

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  Are you willing to work overtime, weekends and evenings?

• Yes

• No

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  DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:In 200 words or less please describe your experience in social equity, direct grant applications, and or business license application processing:

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  REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, or transcripts, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

• Yes

• No

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  CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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Agency

City of Long Beach

Department

Economic Development - (UC)

Address

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 10th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-6099

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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