Neighborhood Development Specialist, Senior
City of Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Neighborhood Development Specialist, Senior
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Neighborhood Development Specialist, Senior
Salary
$56,900.48 - $58,892.00 Annually
Location
VA 23502, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
13827
Department
Neighborhood Services
Division
Neighborhood Engagement
Opening Date
02/12/2026
Closing Date
3/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
The Department of Neighborhood Services promotes the social, physical and economic resilience of Norfolk communities by engaging residents, neighborhood organizations and businesses and working with them to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
The Bureau of Neighborhood Engagement focuses on:
Encouraging and supporting civic participation,
Community partnerships,
Accessibility to city services,
Developing organizational and leadership capacity within resident organizations
The Senior Neighborhood Development Specialist will be responsible for community development and program implementation. Work involves using active listening, effective communication, and facilitation skills to build capacity, trust and strong working relationships with residents, neighborhood organizations, and other city department staff.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Represent the city and develop and maintain ongoing relationships with neighborhood groups and city departments to support neighborhood improvement and community building efforts.
Facilitate community engagement sessions to identify community assets, needs, and strategies.
Work with civic leagues to build capacity.
Serve as a resource for neighborhood groups and collaborate with residents to make decisions that support socially resilient neighborhoods.
Staff task force meetings.
Plan, prepare, and schedule community meetings.
Research, review, and analyze problems and issues, identify options and the potential outcomes, and make recommendations to stakeholders.
Participate in neighborhood projects and provide a city staff presence at community events.
Prepare and make presentations to community groups, commissions, and other advisory bodies.
Keep city management and city policy makers apprised of neighborhood issues, activities, and events.
Serve as the division’s representative on inter-departmental committees.
Facilitate advanced Neighbors Building Neighborhoods (NBN) Academy sessions.
Assist with the training of Neighborhood Development Specialists.
Serve in the absence of the Team Lead when needed.
Travel within and outside of City limits to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
Work weekends and evenings when needed.
Promote the City’s mission, values, and standards, particularly in customer service.
All other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts or equivalent.
Required:
Three years of experience in community development, community engagement, community outreach, and/or implementation of housing programs and services for individuals and families.
Preferred:
The preferred candidate will possess major college coursework in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Human Services, Sociology, or other related areas of study.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid driver's license required.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm
Some evenings and weekends required
Recurring telework
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
03
The expected hiring salary range for this position is $56,900.48 - $58,892.00. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?
Yes
No
04
Please indicate your current education level.
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree or higher
Not Applicable
05
Please state your major college coursework in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Human Services, Sociology, or other related areas of study. If you do not have any major college coursework in these fields, or other related areas of study, please type N/A.
06
This position requires evening hours and weekend work for public and resident related events. Are you willing and able to work nights and weekends as required?
Yes
No
07
Please list any certification/licenses you possess that you believe would be relevant to a Senior Neighborhood Development Specialist position.
08
How many years of experience do you have in assisting with neighborhood enhancement and/or community engagement?
I do not have any related experience
Less than 3 years
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
More than 5 years of experience
09
Please describe your experience in working directly with community groups for neighborhood enhancements and engagement. Please ensure this information is referenced above in your work history. If you do not have any experience in assisting with the development of socially resilient neighborhoods, please type N/A.
10
Please describe your experience developing training and educational opportunities for residents. If you do not have experience in the planning and development of training and educational opportunities for residents, please type N/A.
11
Please describe your project coordination and/or programming experience as it relates to community development. If you do not have any project coordination and/or programming experience, please type N/A.
12
Please describe your experience developing promotional materials, such as presentations and fliers. If you do not have experience developing promotional materials, please type N/A.
13
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
14
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
Yes
No
15
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
16
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
17
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
I am a Disabled Veteran
Required Question
Employer
City of Norfolk
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Neighborhood Development Specialist, Senior
Salary
$56,900.48 - $58,892.00 Annually
Location
VA 23502, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
13827
Department
Neighborhood Services
Division
Neighborhood Engagement
Opening Date
02/12/2026
Closing Date
3/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
The Department of Neighborhood Services promotes the social, physical and economic resilience of Norfolk communities by engaging residents, neighborhood organizations and businesses and working with them to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
The Bureau of Neighborhood Engagement focuses on:
Encouraging and supporting civic participation,
Community partnerships,
Accessibility to city services,
Developing organizational and leadership capacity within resident organizations
The Senior Neighborhood Development Specialist will be responsible for community development and program implementation. Work involves using active listening, effective communication, and facilitation skills to build capacity, trust and strong working relationships with residents, neighborhood organizations, and other city department staff.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Represent the city and develop and maintain ongoing relationships with neighborhood groups and city departments to support neighborhood improvement and community building efforts.
Facilitate community engagement sessions to identify community assets, needs, and strategies.
Work with civic leagues to build capacity.
Serve as a resource for neighborhood groups and collaborate with residents to make decisions that support socially resilient neighborhoods.
Staff task force meetings.
Plan, prepare, and schedule community meetings.
Research, review, and analyze problems and issues, identify options and the potential outcomes, and make recommendations to stakeholders.
Participate in neighborhood projects and provide a city staff presence at community events.
Prepare and make presentations to community groups, commissions, and other advisory bodies.
Keep city management and city policy makers apprised of neighborhood issues, activities, and events.
Serve as the division’s representative on inter-departmental committees.
Facilitate advanced Neighbors Building Neighborhoods (NBN) Academy sessions.
Assist with the training of Neighborhood Development Specialists.
Serve in the absence of the Team Lead when needed.
Travel within and outside of City limits to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
Work weekends and evenings when needed.
Promote the City’s mission, values, and standards, particularly in customer service.
All other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts or equivalent.
Required:
Three years of experience in community development, community engagement, community outreach, and/or implementation of housing programs and services for individuals and families.
Preferred:
The preferred candidate will possess major college coursework in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Human Services, Sociology, or other related areas of study.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid driver's license required.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm
Some evenings and weekends required
Recurring telework
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
03
The expected hiring salary range for this position is $56,900.48 - $58,892.00. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?
Yes
No
04
Please indicate your current education level.
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree or higher
Not Applicable
05
Please state your major college coursework in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Human Services, Sociology, or other related areas of study. If you do not have any major college coursework in these fields, or other related areas of study, please type N/A.
06
This position requires evening hours and weekend work for public and resident related events. Are you willing and able to work nights and weekends as required?
Yes
No
07
Please list any certification/licenses you possess that you believe would be relevant to a Senior Neighborhood Development Specialist position.
08
How many years of experience do you have in assisting with neighborhood enhancement and/or community engagement?
I do not have any related experience
Less than 3 years
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
More than 5 years of experience
09
Please describe your experience in working directly with community groups for neighborhood enhancements and engagement. Please ensure this information is referenced above in your work history. If you do not have any experience in assisting with the development of socially resilient neighborhoods, please type N/A.
10
Please describe your experience developing training and educational opportunities for residents. If you do not have experience in the planning and development of training and educational opportunities for residents, please type N/A.
11
Please describe your project coordination and/or programming experience as it relates to community development. If you do not have any project coordination and/or programming experience, please type N/A.
12
Please describe your experience developing promotional materials, such as presentations and fliers. If you do not have experience developing promotional materials, please type N/A.
13
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
14
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
Yes
No
15
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
16
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
17
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
I am a Disabled Veteran
Required Question
Employer
City of Norfolk
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