Development Specialist I (Riverside County Library System) (Finance)

The County of Riverside's Office of Economic Development Department is seeking to fill one vacancy for a Development Specialist I for our EDA/County Free Library Division located in Riverside.

The Riverside County Library System (RCLS), under the Office of Economic Development, operates a network of 34 libraries and two museums that serve communities throughout the County. The Development Specialist I will support RCLS by assisting with a wide range of operational and logistical functions, including:

• Asset management and surplus coordination for all branches and museums.
• Coordinating giveaway deliveries and managing maintenance service calls across the network.
• Assisting the Project Management team with facility improvements and repair-related tasks.
• Providing support to the Creative team with graphic design, special events, and other assignments as needed.

Applicants must possess least six months of experience working with the public in an educational or public library setting. Competitive candidates will possess experience with asset management, intake and tracking of inventory such as printers, phones, and other office items, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, the creation of marketing material, assisting the public in a library setting, and helping with educational events such as set up, take down, or other public event needs.

This position follows a 9/80 schedule. Flexibility working evenings and/or weekends may be required depending on department needs.

Under general supervision, performs advanced paraprofessional and entry level professional duties which involve basic technical and analytic work in economic development, performs other related duties as required.

The Development Specialist I is the entry level professional classification in the Development Specialist series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents are assigned to one of the following departments within the County of Riverside: Office of Economic Development, Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions, Facilities Management Department, or Aviation within the Transportation & Land Management Agency.

Incumbents receive training in the principles, methods and resources used in economic development, or related duties. The majority of the duties are clearly defined and have established guidelines requiring basic interpretations. Incumbents, when assisting with the routine or less complex professional work, receive detailed and frequent review.

The Development Specialist I is distinguished from the Development Specialist II in that the latter is the fully qualified journey level classification in the series, having greater scope of responsibility and requiring the exercise of independent judgment.

Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.

Meet The Team!

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development's mission is to elevate the economic position of the county and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, provide and promote cultural and learning opportunities for all.• Ensure client computer files and records are updated and reviewed in a timely manner; compile statistical reports as needed; compile data and prepare routine statistical and narrative reports and correspondences.

• Maintain contact with local community-based organizations, schools and program operators to obtain client progress assessments and serve as a liaison between the County's programs and the local community.

• Use approved guidelines to evaluate the recommendations of clients for the procurement of specific products and services to determine the amount of supportive services to be rendered.

• Monitor the expenditures and encumbrances of supportive services funds.

• Research and maintain files on local available resources of acceptable low-cost product outlets and service providers; present supportive services information to individuals and groups.

• Review publications and government guidelines and regulations affecting federally funded programs or program operator's contracts.

• Summarize information for review and analysis by the division supervisor.

• Develop or revise forms, checklists and questionnaires as needed; assist in developing, revising and distributing applications and proposal forms and tracks status.

• Provide technical support and assistance to administrative agencies, staff members, current and potential program operators, schools, and community organizations.

• Review applications, proposals and routine contracts for completeness and accuracy; write routine narratives for limited scope contracts; review and revise contract documents.

• Conduct on-site visits to ensure program operators' contract and regulation compliance.

• Assist the business community by providing site location information, and by planning and coordinating project review and permit processing arrangements; cooperate with, and advise, cities, chambers of commerce and local non-profit development corporations on developing and implementing economic, commercial, industrial, tourist, and recreational attraction programs.

• Collect, organize and analyze basic economic and industrial development data; assist in the preparation, modification, administration, and evaluation of funding requests from contractors, citizens, private agencies, and local, County and state officials for loan and grant funds.

• Project and analyze sources and expenditures of grant and other financing funds; assist in implementing public financing bonds, grants and programs.

• Conduct on-site visits to engage with clients and provide information about County resources and programs.

• Assist in arranging facilities for the staging of various special events, conferences and meetings to publicize County developments and opportunities. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral science, social science, political science, public policy, urban studies, education, marketing, economics, or a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development. (Professional, technical or senior clerical experience in a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of qualifying full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)

Experience: At least six months of customer service or administrative experience in an educational or public library setting.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of data collection and analysis; principles of organization, management and public and business administration; basic principles and practices utilized in governmental, business and financial administration.

As part of the application process, please submit a sample of your work that demonstrates your experience in graphic design. The following item MUST be attached to your application:

• Oneoriginal graphic design piece that you have created independently (examples may include a flyer, social media graphic, logo, poster, or other creative project).

Other requirements: A valid class C California drivers license is required at the time of application as the incumbent will be driving a company vehicle to different libraries and events throughout Riverside County.

Physical requirements: Must be able to perform tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects, and walking while carrying equipment such as tables, chairs, boxes containing: giveaways, crafts, props and items related to the specific community events being hosted.

EXAMPLES OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FIELDS: Economic development; facilities management; community services (e.g., parks, community centers or lighting, water and utilities programs); contract monitoring/management; public relations; marketing; fundraising; film; museums; libraries.

Ability to: Learn and apply laws, regulations and policies pertaining to assigned programs; learn basic structures and functions of local, state and federal governments, and community human services resources and organizations; learn and apply basic principles and practices of economic, industrial, housing, and community development; learn and apply basic principles and practices of public relations; learn economic and industrial development resources used to assist businesses to locate or relocate in the County; learn composition of the business community involved with economic, industrial and community development; learn and apply the gathering and analysis of basic program data; learn and apply the planning and preparation of materials to be used in promotional materials; learn and apply the provision of technical assistance regarding grant-funded programs; learn and apply the planning and coordination of effective citizen participation groups; learn to understand, interpret and apply the provisions of basic government regulations, policies and program operator contracts; reason logically, draw valid conclusions, generate and evaluate alternatives; establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, private and public employers, other community service agencies and civic groups, the general public, and fellow staff members; communicate effectively in oral and written form to individuals and groups of various organizational and socio-economic levels.This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current employees of the Office of Economic Development Department or County of Riverside employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Valeria Ramirez at varamirez@rivco.org