OFFICE OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE (OCII)
San Francisco, CA, USA
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The Development Specialist is charged with coordinating the implementation of the development program in collaboration with developers, City, State, Federal agencies, and community stakeholders as the projects within the development program move from land transfers and entitlements into their permitting and development stages. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Development Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the design and permitting for vertical and horizontal projects and administering community benefits to ensure consistency with the redevelopment area plan documents and other associated development agreements.
Matters include overall urban design, park design, streetscape design, architectural review, building permit processes, infrastructure development, workforce development program compliance, and financial and administrative duties. This person must be able to work well with the community, consultants, government officials, community-based organizations, and private developers. The position requires strong writing and presentation skills, and entails creativity and problem-solving, with the ability to self-direct and multi-task. This position will also handle a broad range of duties that may include review of environmental documents (e.g. CEQA and NEPA), land use restriction covenants, contracts, leases, as well as assisting in the management of the community participation processes with advisory and public bodies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate the review of plan documents, easements and design permits (such as vertical development and horizontal improvement permits and final maps) with developers, consultants, and City departments.
Analyze development proposals and ensure coordination with horizontal/infrastructure plans and design guidelines; make appropriate decisions based on these analyses.
Manage contractual relationships with City departments and outside consultants, procurement processes, and other agreements.
Manage the design review process and provide direction to technical staff and consultants on architectural design, infrastructure and streetscape, open space and public art improvements.
Manage and administer budgets, as well as coordinate billing from OCII contractors and consultants.
Work as part of a team, and coordinate with OCII staff, outside city staff (such as Department of Building Inspection, Public Works Department, Public Utilities Commission and Mayor’s Housing Coordinator), consultants, government officials, representatives of outside groups and interests, other staff members, and the general public.
Prepare and manage Requests for Proposals processes (budgets, selection criteria with OCII standards) for consultant support and community benefits programs.
Develop materials for public meetings on a wide variety of topics associated with the development and associated community benefits.
Be proactive and solutions-oriented, identify areas of potential conflict or concern, and surface issues for resolution to expedite project delivery and avoid delays. Must be able to handle high volumes of communication (email, written documentation) and operate with a sense of urgency.
BENEFITS:
For your Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
Basic Life Insurance & Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
CalPERS Pension Program-estimated 10.50% Classic Employee Contribution; 11.50% for PEPRA Employee Contribution
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
For your Work/Life Balance
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Commuter Benefits Program
Wellness Program
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit and complete an application packet consisting of an OCII Job Application, resume, and cover letter. Materials can be found at here or at www.sfocii.org under Work With Us.
PACKETS CAN BE EMAILED (or) FAXED ONLY:
EMAIL: careers.ocii@sfgov.org (PDF FORMAT ONLY) with name of position in subject line
FAX: Fax 628.652.1521
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The Development Specialist is charged with coordinating the implementation of the development program in collaboration with developers, City, State, Federal agencies, and community stakeholders as the projects within the development program move from land transfers and entitlements into their permitting and development stages. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Development Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the design and permitting for vertical and horizontal projects and administering community benefits to ensure consistency with the redevelopment area plan documents and other associated development agreements.
Matters include overall urban design, park design, streetscape design, architectural review, building permit processes, infrastructure development, workforce development program compliance, and financial and administrative duties. This person must be able to work well with the community, consultants, government officials, community-based organizations, and private developers. The position requires strong writing and presentation skills, and entails creativity and problem-solving, with the ability to self-direct and multi-task. This position will also handle a broad range of duties that may include review of environmental documents (e.g. CEQA and NEPA), land use restriction covenants, contracts, leases, as well as assisting in the management of the community participation processes with advisory and public bodies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate the review of plan documents, easements and design permits (such as vertical development and horizontal improvement permits and final maps) with developers, consultants, and City departments.
Analyze development proposals and ensure coordination with horizontal/infrastructure plans and design guidelines; make appropriate decisions based on these analyses.
Manage contractual relationships with City departments and outside consultants, procurement processes, and other agreements.
Manage the design review process and provide direction to technical staff and consultants on architectural design, infrastructure and streetscape, open space and public art improvements.
Manage and administer budgets, as well as coordinate billing from OCII contractors and consultants.
Work as part of a team, and coordinate with OCII staff, outside city staff (such as Department of Building Inspection, Public Works Department, Public Utilities Commission and Mayor’s Housing Coordinator), consultants, government officials, representatives of outside groups and interests, other staff members, and the general public.
Prepare and manage Requests for Proposals processes (budgets, selection criteria with OCII standards) for consultant support and community benefits programs.
Develop materials for public meetings on a wide variety of topics associated with the development and associated community benefits.
Be proactive and solutions-oriented, identify areas of potential conflict or concern, and surface issues for resolution to expedite project delivery and avoid delays. Must be able to handle high volumes of communication (email, written documentation) and operate with a sense of urgency.
BENEFITS:
For your Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
Basic Life Insurance & Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
CalPERS Pension Program-estimated 10.50% Classic Employee Contribution; 11.50% for PEPRA Employee Contribution
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
For your Work/Life Balance
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Commuter Benefits Program
Wellness Program
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit and complete an application packet consisting of an OCII Job Application, resume, and cover letter. Materials can be found at here or at www.sfocii.org under Work With Us.
PACKETS CAN BE EMAILED (or) FAXED ONLY:
EMAIL: careers.ocii@sfgov.org (PDF FORMAT ONLY) with name of position in subject line
FAX: Fax 628.652.1521