Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development seeks a motivated Development Specialist III to join the Economic Development Division in Indio, CA.

The selected candidate will serve as the Program Coordinator for the Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC). In this role, the Development Specialist III will collaborate with CVSBDC consultants to develop and maintain a schedule of all training programs, create marketing materials for training events, and promote them via distribution channels. They will coordinate in-person and virtual training sessions using video conferencing platforms, work with stakeholders to plan and manage event logistics, including conference space usage, and partner with local chambers of commerce, business groups, economic development organizations, and other entities to design and deliver specialized training programs. The Development Specialist III will also track and report on program activities, prepare monthly and/or quarterly billing for federal and state-funded programs, review consultant invoices and contracts, allocate expenses to the appropriate funding sources, and manage program budgets. They will submit required documentation for billing, ensure timely tracking of payments, provide information about programs and resources to clients, deliver training and consulting services to entrepreneurs and small business owners, and perform additional tasks as assigned.

Competitive candidates will possess:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.


• Strong public speaking abilities in both English and Spanish.


• Exceptional customer service skills.


• Previous experience working with CVSBDC programs.


• Proficiency in video conferencing software, such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, Skype, or GoTo Webinar.


• Ability to track expenditures.


• Experience in contract monitoring.

This position requires an incumbent who is bilingual in English and Spanish. Applicants will be required to complete an online assessment to be considered for this position.

Meet The Team!
The Riverside County Office of Economic Development's mission is to elevate the economic position of the county and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, provide and promote cultural and learning opportunities for all.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Represent the department at meetings and conferences with citizens, the media, community organizations, advisory boards, cities, independent districts, the Board of Supervisors, and other County, state and federal agencies.

• Evaluate and recommend changes to procedures and operations to improve program efficiency.

• Analyze proposed and existing federal, state and local legislation to determine impact to programs.

• Respond to inquiries from groups or individuals about specific areas of expertise and resolve complaints when necessary.

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

• Prepare and monitor compliance and/or billing reports in relation to area of assignment.

• Assist in monitoring program expenditures; coordinate billings, receipts and reporting requirements; administer and monitor projects or program operations and related budgets; monitor and implement marketing plans and budgets.

• Serve in a lead capacity over other Development Specialist positions and support staff.

• Work on projects and programs closely with Economic Development, Housing, Community Development, and Workforce Development; assist the business community by providing site location information and consultation regarding planning and coordinating project review and permit processing arrangements.

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

• Collect, organize and analyze economic, workforce and industrial development data.

• Conduct needs assessment and determine program priorities.

• Identify areas of economic development, 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 development, 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 and grant funds.

• 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 economic, community and workforce 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.

• Analyze and review financial loan applications and proposed contracts.

• Review property and equipment lease agreements, subcontracts, change orders, and contract extensions for departments or divisions; submit grant-funded program contracts to the 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.

• Coordinate and meet with agencies, technical consultants, County personnel, and other involved persons to negotiate contact terms, work schedules and budgets.

• Determine contract compliance with County regulations and federal laws, and regulations including equal opportunity, affirmative action, labor standards, real property acquisition and relocation, historic preservation, and environmental review.

• Employment and Training Programs: Provide guidance and caseload assistance to case managers involved in the employment and individual referral, testing, assessment, and case maintenance of client vocational training or educational cases.

• Serve as a liaison to federal and state representatives in determining correct interpretations of related laws, regulations and guidelines and to resolve questions regarding audit findings.

• Assist developers in developing strategies to reduce or eliminate barriers to project development; include plans for building community support; conduct outreach and facilitate community information, education and marketing meetings.

• Negotiate large-scale contracts; coordinate and modify agreements and contracts as needed; monitor contract compliance.

• Coordinate routine procurement of program contractors including generating and evaluating the request for proposals (RFP), evaluating the performance of contractors and referring a list of potential contractors to the administrative and governing body for evaluation and selection.

• Promote employment and training programs to gain program support and participation of employers and educators.

• Review department program information to prevent duplication of services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

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

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor'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. (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: Two years 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. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, behavioral science, social science, political science, 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 may substitute for one year of the required full-time experience.)

EXAMPLES OF BUSINESS & COMMUNITY SERVICES/HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION & 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; aviation; human resources; museums; libraries.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: General personnel practices; budgetary, statistical and administrative analysis; laws, regulations and policies pertaining to assigned programs; structures and functions of local, state and federal governments, and community human services resources and organizations; principles and practices of economic, industrial, housing, and community development; principles and practices of public relations and job training; principles and practices utilized in governmental, business and financial administration; methods and techniques used in performing land use planning; economic and industrial development resource 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 and private sector job placement organizations; laws and regulations governing the funding and operations of publicly funded training programs; local employment practices, conditions and needs; employment problems of economically disadvantaged persons; statistical applications used in analyzing labor market, economic and demographic data.

Ability to: Gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, generate and evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective courses of action; plan and prepare materials to be used in promotional materials; provide technical assistance and consultation services to government organizations and community agencies and groups 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; write grant proposals; 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 various government regulations, policies and program operator contracts; negotiate and develop contracts; monitor program operators' compliance with contracts; counsel clients and program operators.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Bilingual:This position requires an individual who is bi lin gual in English and Spanish (ability to read, write, and speak in both languages). All applicants are required to pass an online Spanish bilingual assessment to be considered for this recruitment.

Testing Requirements All candidates will be required to take an online test as part of the application process for this position. Candidates who meet the position requirements will be emailed a link to take the online test. It is strongly recommended that all candidates maintain a valid email in their contact information on their NeoGov account. It is important that the instructions provided in the email are followed exactly.

The Human Resources Department may require you to verify your identity and confirm test scores by retesting in a proctored environment. The County does not provide test scores to applicants.

Open to All Applicants This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitmentContact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at VDBeaird@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.

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).

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  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.


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  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.


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  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:

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.

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.

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.

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