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Community Development Program Specialist I/II
Salary
$31.15 - $43.88 Hourly
Location
Modesto, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
4411
Department
Community and Economic Development
Division
HUD Administration
Opening Date
09/24/2026
Closing Date
10/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
MCEA
The Position
Bring your passion for housing and community impact to the City of Modesto as a Community Development Program Specialist! Help drive meaningful solutions for homelessness and affordable housing while working closely with residents, partners, and local organizations. If you're ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!
Salary Incentives:
2.5% Education Incentive (bachelors degree)
5% Education Incentive (masters degree)
The Community Development Program Specialist I/II is responsible to perform a variety of analytical duties in support of Housing and Homelessness related programs. Under close supervision, responsibilities can include work involving technical and analytical research of affordable housing and community development programs and projects, including but not limited to homeless, community, and housing development programs; and to initiate and maintain contact with property owners, residents, organizations, and governmental entities involved in these programs
Application Process
The Supplemental Questionnaire is the Training and Experience Exam (Weighted 100%). In addition to the City of Modesto employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Only the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will become candidates and their supplemental questionnaire will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this position. When completing the supplemental questionnaire, please note:
The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate's experience.
Essential and Marginal Function Statements
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Provide analytical support to the Community Development Manager.
Assist in the preparation of the division budget.
Assist in the preparation of annual reports and funding applications.
Provide statistical methodology for major projects.
Coordinate informational seminars and workshops.
Prepare data and reports for citizen committees, including the Economic Development Loan Committee and Citizens Housing and Community Development Committee.
Assist in the marketing of community development programs administered through the Housing and Neighborhoods Program Office; write and prepare brochures and flyers, video tape segments, and newspaper and magazine advertising copies.
Assist in monitoring Mortgage Revenue Bonds and other tax-exempt financing.
Monitor small-business loans, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental entities for proper expenditures according to loan or grant agreements and federal regulations.
Implement the Affordable Housing Task Force and Housing Trust Fund.
Develop and maintain automated systems for compilation of economic data, housing data, and participant files.
Monitor the low-income benefit and the effectiveness of existing community development programs; recommend the addition, expansion, or modification of programs and public outreach to respond to diverse and changing community needs.
Review and analyze proposals and make funding recommendations.
Advise prospective first-time home buyers about the availability of federal, state, and local housing programs.
Prepare and/or update policies and procedures of existing community development programs.
Assist residents with relocation under the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Assist with loan package preparation to applicants under the Small Business Loan Program.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Effective communication skills with a diversity of clients.
Technical report writing procedures.
Basic statistical and record keeping methods.
Basic principles and practices of small business operations.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
Gather data and prepare recommendations
Prepare statistical charts, graphs, and exhibits.
Deal effectively with individuals from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic groups.
Prepare and present reports for public meetings and funding workshops.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in finance, community development, or a related field. Experience in housing programs is desirable.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California drivers license.
Community Development Program Specialist II
In addition to the qualifications for the Community Development Program Specialist I:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of loan packaging and underwriting.
Principles and practices of contract monitoring.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Ability to:
Organize and implement comprehensive reports and community development programs.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations.
Analyze pro formas and financial statements.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience equivalent to Community Development Program Specialist I with the City of Modesto.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California drivers license.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; frequent color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to computer noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Some work may occur at remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.
Modesto City Employee Association (MCEA)
Employee benefits are subject to change and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect please see the Memoranda of Understanding.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM: CalPERS enrollment in either the 2% @ 60 or the 2% @ 62 formula is dependent on eligibility, as per AB 340. Employee pays the full member contribution. Retirement benefit is based on the employees three year final compensation average. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required 1.45% Medicare contribution by both the City and the employee (applies to employees hired after 4-1-86).
HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of holiday credit.
VACATION: Accrual normally begins at a rate of two weeks per year, with incremental increases to five weeks at 21 years of service. Employees may accumulate up to twice their annual accrual.
SICK LEAVE: Accumulated at 8 hours per month, 96 hours per year. Employees may accumulate up to 2,100 hours.
MEDICAL INSURANCE: Health, dental and vision coverage is provided. The Citys monthly contribution to health, dental and vision benefits is based on a three-tier system as follows:
$ 2,110.00 Employee + Family
$ 1,494.00 Employee + 1 Dependent
$ 748.00 Employee Only
$ 450.00 Opt Out
The employee pays the balance. An employee who opts out of health coverage receives the amount noted above minus dental and vision premium on their paycheck and treated as taxable income. Dental and vision coverage continuation is available upon retirement.
LIFE INSURANCE: Coverage in the amount of $20,000 is provided by the City. Supplemental coverage is available at employee cost.
DISABILITY INSURANCE: coverage is provided by the City, at City cost. This benefit pays 66 2/3% of the first $12,000 per month in salary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: With a matching contribution by the employee, the City will contribute 1% of salary, (increasing to 2% after 15 years of service) to a voluntary 457 Plan.
RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (RHS): $2,880 initial deposit provided upon completion of a two (2) year vesting period. After initial contribution, the City shall contribute $130 per month.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Available to employees and dependents. Plan provides up to 3 counseling visits per incident, at City expense.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Bachelors degree pays in the amount of 2.5% of salary and Masters degree pays in the amount of 5% of salary.
BILINGUAL INCENTIVE LEAVE: Employees who pass a review panel and are needed in this capacity by the department, will receive 3 hours of Bilingual Leave Time per pay period into their Compensatory Time Off (CTO) balance.
UNIFORM AND UNIFORM ALLOWANCE PROGRAM: is provided for some positions.
ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAM is provided for some positions.
LONGEVITY PAY: 2.5% of salary at 10 years of service.
SECTION 125 PLAN: Providing for pre-tax deductions for employee-paid health premium and dependent care costs.
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following Supplemental Questions and provide concise but detailed answers. I understand that the Supplemental Questionnaire is the Training and Experience Exam (Weighted 100%) and that these responses must match the information I provide in the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. When answering narrative descriptions of my experience, I understand that I must include the name of the employer and dates of employment. I certify that all information provided on this application and the Supplemental Questions is true to the best of my knowledge.
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Please select the highest level of education you have COMPLETED:
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How many years of experience do you have in finance, community development, or a related field?
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Please describe your experience as indicated above. Include in your answer, name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and primary responsibilities. If none, please indicate N/A.
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How many years of work experience do you have with housing programs and/or services related to homelessness?
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Describe your experience supporting housing and homeless related programs. In your response, please detail your role and include position, title, employer, and duration of employment. If none, please indicate "N/A".
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Describe your experience performing research and analysis to support specific policy, procedure, or program objectives. In your response, please detail your role and include the position, title, employer, and duration of employment in this capacity. If none, please indicate N/A.
Required Question
Employer City of Modesto
Address 1010 10th Street, Suite 2200
P.O. Box 642
Modesto, California, 95353
Phone (209) 577-5402
Website http://www.modestogov.com