Community Development Project Coordinator - City of Berkeley

Health, Housing & Community Services (HHCS)

• In Affordable Housing Programs, the CDPC implements a variety of programs related to affordable housing development, rehabilitation, program administration, and policy development and implementation. Ideal candidates have a solid understanding of affordable housing financing and/or housing policy, resourcefulness in responding to challenges, and proficiency in drafting, negotiating and executing the mechanisms for ensuring the community's interests. 
• In Labor Standards and Employment Programs, the CDPC works to ensure the City is in compliance with relevant local and federal ordinances/regulations. The Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) contains several locally adopted labor and employment programs. 

Public Works

• In Real Property Services, the CDPC provides lead direction to staff, advises City Management on program implications of operational or financial activity, and makes recommendations regarding project restructuring, funding alternatives, and cost analysis. Incumbents have considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment, particularly when representing the City in meetings with other agencies, boards, commissions and community groups.
• In Electric Mobility, the CDPC leads the City's efforts to fulfill the Berkeley Electric Mobility Roadmap which aims to create a fossil-free transportation system and ensure equitable access to the benefits of clean transportation. Incumbent will organize the Electric Mobility Implementation Working Group, manage the development of City-owned electric vehicle charging infrastructure, track and develop programs utilizing emerging mobility options, and catalyze actions such as pilot projects and new best practices.

City Manager 

• In the Office of Economic Development, the CDPC provides assistance to new and growing businesses in Berkeley and the business district organizations that represent them. They will perform economic data analysis, prepare reports and presentations, manage Berkeley's Revolving Loan Fund, and manage contracts with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). Incumbent will act as liaison with various business organizations to promote positive neighborhood economic development outcomes. They will also advise businesses seeking to grow in or relocate to Berkeley and link them with property owners, brokers and other sources of business assistance.