Development Specialist l (Finance)

The Riverside County Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS), Workforce and Housing Development Division, is seeking to fill Development Specialist I positions in Riverside. The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill current and future Development Specialist I vacancies within the Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS).

1st Position:
The incumbent in this position will regularly travel to the four WDD sites throughout the county and focus on ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They will manage equipment inventory, coordinate with IT for device imaging and maintenance, oversee fleet vehicle usage and upkeep, and serve as the division's safety coordinator. The incumbent will collaborate closely with County Facilities, vendors, and the Fiscal Unit to maintain smooth operations across all locations.

2nd Position:
The incumbent will manage the CalJOBS Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), reviewing and evaluating training providers for initial and ongoing eligibility in accordance with federal and state policies. They will process documentation, provide support to internal and external CalJOBS users, assist with data correction and reporting, and serve as backup for MIS administration by running and distributing workforce development reports.

3rd Position:
The incumbent will provide technical assistance and data reporting support by generating and distributing weekly and monthly CalJOBS reports for career services staff. They will maintain SharePoint content and provider contact information, conduct research projects, and assist with data quality control and state error corrections. They will support with monitoring and compliance tasks, and providing technical assistance. Depending on workload, the incumbent may also support ETPL-related reporting. The incumbent will work closely with MIS and Monitoring staff and is expected to demonstrate strong organizational and technical skills.
The most competitive candidates will possess advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Teams, with strong familiarity with SharePoint. A solid understanding of ADA disability requirements, WIOA policies, and EDD directives is essential. Experience working with Labor Market Information and knowledge of in-demand industries is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently, think quickly, and require minimal supervision. Additionally, intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro is expected.

The Development Specialist I is distinguished from the Development Specialist II in that the latter is the fully qualified journey level classification in the series, having greater scope of responsibility and requiring the exercise of independent judgment.

Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.
Meet the Team!
The Housing and Workforce Solutions Department (HWS) is comprised of 6 Divisions: Community Action Agency, Continuum of Care, Riverside County Housing Authority, Grants & Community Development, Workforce Development, and HWS Administration. The mission of HWS is to enhance the economic position of the county and its residents, improve the quality of life, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, develop a trained workforce, improve existing communities, offer a variety of housing opportunities, and maintain the environment.

Riverside County Workforce Development (WD) is a Division of the County of Riverside Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS). The Riverside County Workforce Development Board (WDB)provides oversight for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs in the county. The WDB acts as a catalyst to provide seamless services among various workforce programs, and provides community leadership around workforce issues.• Interview applicants for special employment and training programs to determine income, employment status, education, experience, interests, and other factors relevant to program eligibility; maintain client contacts to assess progress, provide motivational counseling and make appropriate resource referrals; provide information regarding available employment and training programs to individuals and community organizations.

• Complete or assist applicants in completing application, referral or registration forms; inform applicants of other employment and training opportunities and resources in the community.

• Determine applicant eligibility from registration forms, interviews and supporting documentation provided by the applicant; explain eligibility determinations, program provisions and the participant's rights.

• Assess suitability of clients for program referral; identify and refer applicants to appropriate service resources.

• Conduct routine testing and assessment; recommend training options and develop client employment and training plans.

• Ensure client computer files and case records are updated and reviewed in a timely manner; compile statistical reports on intake and related activities as needed; compile data and prepare routine statistical and narrative reports and correspondences.

• Maintain contact with local community-based organizations, schools, work experience coordinators, and program operators to obtain client progress assessments and stay abreast of job and training opportunities for client referral; serve as a liaison between the County's job training programs and the local community.

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

• Stay abreast of regulations governing program eligibility and enrollment procedures through attendance at staff meetings and review of periodic revisions to applicable regulations; interpret state guidelines and develop recommended guidelines for approval.

• Use approved guidelines to evaluate the recommendations of clients for the procurement of specific products and services to determine the amount of supportive services to be rendered.

• Monitor the expenditures and encumbrances of supportive services funds.

• Research and maintain files on local available resources of acceptable low-cost product outlets and service providers; present supportive services information to individuals and groups.

• Review publications and government guidelines and regulations affecting federally funded training and employment programs or program operator's contracts.

• Summarize information for review and analysis by the division supervisor.

• Develop or revise forms, checklists and questionnaires as needed; assist in developing, revising and distributing applications and proposal forms and tracks status.

• Provide technical support and assistance to administrative agencies, staff members, current and potential program operators, schools, and community organizations.

• Review applications, proposals and routine contracts for completeness and accuracy; write routine narratives for limited scope contracts; review and revise contract documents.

• Conduct on-site visits to ensure program operators' contract and regulation compliance.

• Assist the business community by providing site location information, and by planning and coordinating project review and permit processing arrangements; cooperate with, and advise, cities, chambers of commerce and local non-profit development corporations on developing and implementing economic, workforce and community development programs for workforce, commercial, industrial, tourist, and recreational attraction programs.

• Collect, organize and analyze basic economic and industrial development data; 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.

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

• Assist in arranging facilities for the staging of various special events, conferences and meetings to publicize County developments and opportunities.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. (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.)

EXAMPLES OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES/HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS 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.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of data collection and analysis; principles of organization, management and public and business administration; principles and practices of interviewing; effects of socio-economic, environmental and cultural factors on disadvantaged persons' behavior and relationship to employment; basic principles and practices utilized in governmental, business and financial administration; basic employment problems of economically disadvantaged persons; basic statistical applications used in analyzing labor market, economic and demographic data.

Ability to: Learn and apply laws, regulations and policies pertaining to assigned programs; learn basic structures and functions of local, state and federal governments, and community human services resources and organizations; learn and apply basic principles and practices of economic, industrial, housing, and community development; learn and apply basic principles and practices of public relations and job training; learn and apply methods and techniques used in performing land use planning; learn economic and industrial development resources used to assist businesses to locate or relocate in the County; learn composition of the business community involved with economic, industrial and community development; learn purpose and structure of publicly funded training programs; learn and apply laws and regulations governing the funding and operations of publicly funded training programs; learn local employment practices, conditions and needs; learn and apply the gathering and analysis of basic program data; learn and apply the planning and preparation of materials to be used in promotional materials; learn and apply the provision of technical assistance regarding grant-funded programs; learn and apply the planning and coordination of effective citizen participation groups; learn to understand, interpret and apply the provisions of basic government regulations, policies and program operator contracts; reason logically, draw valid conclusions, generate and evaluate alternatives; establish and maintain effective relationships 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. Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

What's Next?

Open to All Applicants

Applicants who are current employees of the Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Notice

In accordance with the HUD Annual Contributions Contract HUD-53012, applicants must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest related to the Housing Assistance Program. This includes financial interests held by the applicant or certain close family members or associates, such as owning rental property receiving Section 8 assistance.

Under Section 16 of HUD-53012, ownership of units leased to Section 8 participants by the applicant or their close family/associates may affect eligibility for certain positions. This disclosure ensures transparency and compliance with federal regulations (24 CFR § 982.161). Additional information may be requested during the recruitment process.

Applicants should review this requirement carefully and be prepared to provide relevant information.

For details, see: HUD-53012 Annual Contributions Contract .

For questions regarding this recruitment
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Bianca Galaviz at bgalaviz@rivco.org .