THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY
This is a Provisional to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current provisional employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the posted classification.
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.
Application Open: January 6, 2026
Application Deadline: may close no sooner than Friday, January 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m
Compensation Range: $79,872-$97,162 (Classification and Compensation Info) (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/)
Recruitment ID: PTP-9770-162393
Under immediate supervision, performs beginning level community development work in monitoring and evaluating Community Development Programs: assists in compiling performance data and reports; analyzes and processes program data: and performs related duties as required.
This is the entrance level in the Community Development specialist series. Employees in this class work under close supervision and may be assigned to one or more of the following areas: neighborhood facilities, housing, public service, public improvements, citizen participation and information management.
MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
Assists in providing technical assistance to project personnel in developing annual work programs, budgets and program implementation.
Assists in reviewing and analyzing monthly reports submitted by project directors and agencies for conformance to budgetary and programmatic requirements and objectives of the various projects to ensure contract compliance; may make on-site visits to assess effectiveness of individual projects; may write and submit monthly performance monitoring reports.
Assists in compiling, analyzing and/or processing data on the impact of various projects in city communities, updates statistical data; compile and prepares reports.
Assists in providing technical assistance to project sponsors in physical design and implementation procedures; may assist in project analysis and funding recommendations based on evaluation of performance and relevant data.
As assigned attends project-related community and other meetings. May provide program information and support services to various groups, organizations and individuals
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILL: Some knowledge of: the basic concepts and practices of Community Development Programs; local governmental structure; methods of research and preparation of reports as a basis for recommendations; knowledge in compiling, analyzing and processing data; abilities and skills to work with neighborhood organizations and to perform some statistical analysis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Current Provisional Employee in Class 9770 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 9770.
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice, or elections related work; OR
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice.
SUBSTITUTION:
Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice, and/or elections related work may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Verification: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#qualifications) and Verification of Experience and/or Education (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#verification) for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Failure to provide the required verification when requested may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.
Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to a lower score.
Special Requirements: Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
Job Application - Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.
Preliminary Questionnaire - Training and Experience Assessment (100% Weight) - During the application process, candidates will be prompted to complete a Preliminary Questionnaire as part of the online employment process. Please answer the Preliminary Questionnaire carefully and thoroughly. It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list. Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the length of their provisional City service in the 9770 Community Development Assistant class, along with any additional qualifying points (e.g., promotive status), as outlined in Civil Service Commission (CSC) rules. All work history will be verified using official City records, which will serve as the final authority in determining qualifying service.
Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.
Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.
Eligible List/Score Report: Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
Certification Rule: The certification rule for this selection process will be Rule of the List.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.
Note:
Please ensure the information on your application is accurate. It may not be possible to change after you've applied.
Your first and last name should match your legal ID for verification purposes. A preferred first name may be included in parentheses. Here is an example: Samuel (Sam) Jackson
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that your registered email address is accurate.
Your email address should be consistent across all jobs applied to on our website.
Use a personal and not a shared email address. Doing so may prevent your application from submitting properly.
Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account.
Applicants must ensure that emails from CCSF is not blocked on your computer by a spam filter. Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link (https://sfdhr.org/ccsf-email-extensions) .
Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov. Keep this email for your records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information About the Hiring Process (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/)
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview (https://careers.sf.gov/benefits/)
Equal Employment Opportunity (https://www.sf.gov/what-equal-employment-opportunity-and-how-file-claim)
Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#veteranspreference)
Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#identification)
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#diversitystatement)
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Kristin Hadley at kristin.hadley@sfgov.org. Please include the recruitment ID, PTP-9770-162393, in the subject line.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
