County of Riverside
Development Specialist II (Career Coach)
County of Riverside, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Development Specialist II (Career Coach)
County of Riverside
Join to apply for the Development Specialist II (Career Coach) role at County of Riverside.
About The Position The Riverside County Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS), Workforce Development Division, is seeking a Development Specialist II (Career Coach) who will be assigned to the Career Services Team in Riverside.
The incumbent will perform various tasks related to career coaching, including interviewing applicants for special employment programs to determine eligibility based on income, employment status, education, experience, job interests, and other factors related to program eligibility. In relation to the employment programs the employee will assess suitability to the programs, identify and refer applicants to the appropriate resources, maintain client contacts to monitor and assess progress, provide counseling, offer other employment‑related information such as training programs, organizations and other resources in their community, conduct routine testing and assessment to recommend more training options, develop client employment and training plans, ensure client case files and records are updated and reviewed, compile statistical reports on intake and related activities, and compile and prepare routine statistical and narrative reports and correspondents.
The position will require driving throughout Riverside County's desert region for various meetings, workshops, and info sessions.
Responsibilities
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.
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] One year as a Development Specialist I with the County of Riverside.
[OPTION II] 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 those utilized within the County of Riverside.
[OPTION III] 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 those utilized within the County of Riverside; or one year of professional experience in a job‑related field that substitutes for the required education.
Knowledge of basic laws, regulations and policies pertaining to assigned programs; basic structures and functions of local, state and federal governments; principles and practices of economic, industrial, housing and community development; principles and practices of public relations and job training; skills in data analysis and program evaluation.
Ability to gather and analyze program data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, generate and evaluate alternatives; plan and prepare promotional materials; provide technical assistance; establish and maintain effective relations with clients, employers and community agencies; communicate effectively in oral and written form; understand and apply government regulations and program operator contracts.
Additional Information Open to all applicants.
Contact Joshua Roberts at JoRoberts@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires.
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.
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.
Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1‑B visas.
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.
Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment requirements, including a criminal background investigation. A pre‑employment physical examination and background check may also 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 specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance.
General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Government Administration
Applications should be submitted through the official County portal by the recruitment close date. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran’s preference, pre‑employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our website, www.rc-hr.com.
Applications received after the close date or incomplete applications may not be considered.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Development Specialist II (Career Coach) role at County of Riverside.
About The Position The Riverside County Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS), Workforce Development Division, is seeking a Development Specialist II (Career Coach) who will be assigned to the Career Services Team in Riverside.
The incumbent will perform various tasks related to career coaching, including interviewing applicants for special employment programs to determine eligibility based on income, employment status, education, experience, job interests, and other factors related to program eligibility. In relation to the employment programs the employee will assess suitability to the programs, identify and refer applicants to the appropriate resources, maintain client contacts to monitor and assess progress, provide counseling, offer other employment‑related information such as training programs, organizations and other resources in their community, conduct routine testing and assessment to recommend more training options, develop client employment and training plans, ensure client case files and records are updated and reviewed, compile statistical reports on intake and related activities, and compile and prepare routine statistical and narrative reports and correspondents.
The position will require driving throughout Riverside County's desert region for various meetings, workshops, and info sessions.
Responsibilities
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.
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] One year as a Development Specialist I with the County of Riverside.
[OPTION II] 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 those utilized within the County of Riverside.
[OPTION III] 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 those utilized within the County of Riverside; or one year of professional experience in a job‑related field that substitutes for the required education.
Knowledge of basic laws, regulations and policies pertaining to assigned programs; basic structures and functions of local, state and federal governments; principles and practices of economic, industrial, housing and community development; principles and practices of public relations and job training; skills in data analysis and program evaluation.
Ability to gather and analyze program data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, generate and evaluate alternatives; plan and prepare promotional materials; provide technical assistance; establish and maintain effective relations with clients, employers and community agencies; communicate effectively in oral and written form; understand and apply government regulations and program operator contracts.
Additional Information Open to all applicants.
Contact Joshua Roberts at JoRoberts@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires.
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.
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.
Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1‑B visas.
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.
Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment requirements, including a criminal background investigation. A pre‑employment physical examination and background check may also 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 specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance.
General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Government Administration
Applications should be submitted through the official County portal by the recruitment close date. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran’s preference, pre‑employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our website, www.rc-hr.com.
Applications received after the close date or incomplete applications may not be considered.
#J-18808-Ljbffr