The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) MOHCD’s mission is to address social, economic, and racial inequities through the creation of affordable housing opportunities and the funding of essential services that are foundational for strong communities.  We are industry leaders in the implementation of policies for the creation, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing.  Through our lending programs we strengthen the social, physical and economic infrastructure of San Francisco’s low-income neighborhoods and communities in need. We actively collaborate with financial institutions, community-based organizations, non-profits, affordable housing providers, and other City agencies and staff, in our pursuit of a more equitable and affordable San Francisco.  In our hiring practices, we strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of our City and the populations we serve, and we urge qualified candidates of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply. MOHCD is organized into three divisions – Homeownership and Below Market Rate programs (HBMR), Housing Development, and Community Development. HBMR programs work collaboratively within all divisions to inform policy and deliver affordable housing to the low- and moderate-income communities it is intended to serve. HBMR focuses on creating and implementing housing policies that deliver safe, stable, and sustainable affordable housing.  We are recognized nationally for our innovative Inclusionary Housing program that delivers hundreds of below market rate ownership and rental units in market rate buildings each year; we are stewards of an extensive portfolio of Below Market Rate units. Under the direct supervision of the Affordable Housing Lottery Preference Program Manager, the Affordable Housing Lottery Preference Program Specialist is the lead staff for the Certificate of Preference (COP) program created to provide top priority in affordable housing lotteries to household members displaced by the former San Francisco Redevelopment Agency in the 1960s and 1970s and their descendants. This includes the distribution of housing lottery preference certificates used to improve the chances of accessing an affordable housing unit in San Francisco.   The position is part of a team that performs a variety of activities related to the administration of all San Francisco affordable housing lottery preferences and assists in the implementation of them all.  Currently this includes the Displaced Tenant Housing Preference, Neighborhood Resident Housing Preference, the Right to Return lottery preference, Live/Work in San Francisco Preference, and the Veteran’s preference. Specific duties include assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures; maintaining a Salesforce client application and database system; maintaining a digital filing system; processing requests for lottery preferences; performing research in historic documents to find potential certificate holders;  reviewing documentation, determining and verifying program eligibility; providing culturally competent written and verbal correspondence and supporting certificate holders in the application and lease up processes of affordable housing; providing resources and acting as an advocate for preference holders; assuring equitable access to City sponsored affordable housing for certificate holders; monitoring compliance with the program;  attending both in person and virtual meetings;  conducting outreach and education regarding lottery preference programs and affordable housing; tracking and reporting COP program outcomes and other duties as required. Required Qualifications: + Capacity to undertake and prioritize various responsibilities. + Ability to efficiently execute instruction, be proactive and work independently to properly prioritize multiple assignments with competing needs. + Familiarity with San Francisco’s affordable housing distribution or similar programs. + Strong organizational skills. + Ability to appropriately work with and empathetically communicate with communities and individuals that have or are experiencing trauma. + Strong research and critical thinking skills. + Interest in taking initiative, especially to enhance the existing COP program process and procedures. + Ability to be flexible and work as a valuable member of the Lottery Preferences and HBMR team. + Familiarity with residential leasing and real estate transactions. + Familiarity with governmental regulations and legislation at the local, state and federal level around affordable housing and homeownership. + Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and present information. + Experience working with community-based organizations, tenants, as well as leasing and sales agents. + Commitment to contributing to MOHCD’s work to advance racial equity. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Strong Microsoft office suite and database skills. Salesforce experience, a plus. + A second language, a plus. 1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years 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 2. 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 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 3. Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration; OR 4.Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university. 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. Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below: + Full-time + Fill Type: Temporary Exempt + Work Hours: Regular + Application Opening: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 + Filing Deadline: Friday, October 11, 2024 - 11:59 pm + Annual Salary: $95,602 - $116,272 ________________________________ 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. • Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen 7 Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com). Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their 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://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process) + Conviction History + Employee Benefits Overview  (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)   + Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)   + Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers) + ADA Accommodation + Veterans Preference (http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#veteranspreference) + Right to Work + Copies of Application Documents (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#copies) + Diversity Statement Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst at Karen Henderson - karen.henderson@sfgov.org. All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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.