Community Development Planner II - Southeast Region

nc; North Carolina; Remote; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

State Health Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Commerce, through its NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center, seeks a lead planner to coordinate economic development plans for Southeast rural communities. The role includes strategic planning, technical assistance, training, and grant guidance to towns and counties.

Travel is required; home-based position with regional coverage in the Southeast. Candidates should have strong planning methodology experience and proven ability to work with state and local

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of technical planning methodologies.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental administration, especially at the local level.
• Working knowledge of governmental programs and services pertinent to the planning and management assistance process.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form, and to coordinate work of a team of planners.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with State and local officials and the general public.
• Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $62,707

Responsibilities

• This position serves as the primary point of contact for local governments in the Southeast region, supervising development and implementation of economic development plans.
• Leads strategic economic development planning, technical assistance and capacity building, training and education, and grant/funding guidance to rural communities.
• Assists with improving efficiencies of the Rural Planning program and develops new tools, resources and programming.
• Work is performed independently under general supervision and reviewed through periodic reports and evaluations.

Skills

Planning methods

Public administration

Gov programs

Communication skills

Team coordination

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Description of Work

The NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center works in regions, counties, cities, towns, downtown districts, and in designated North Carolina Main Street communities, to inspire placemaking through building asset‑based economic development strategies that achieve measurable results such as investment, business growth, and jobs.

This position serves as the primary point of contact for local governments in the Southeast region of the state, supervising the development and implementation of economic development plans. This position serves as a lead team member and conducts and facilitates strategic economic development planning, technical assistance and capacity building, training and education, and grant and funding guidance to all rural communities, towns, and counties in the Southeast region. This position is also charged as a team member to assist with improving efficiencies of the Rural Planning program, developing new tools, resources, and programming to continue to make improvements to the program that result in increased investment, business growth, and job creation in designated program communities. The work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Rural Planning Program Manager and is reviewed through periodic reports, conferences, and evaluation of results achieved.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).

Working knowledge of technical planning methodologies.

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental administration, especially at the local level.

Working knowledge of governmental programs and services pertinent to the planning and management assistance process.

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form, and to coordinate work of a team of planners.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with State and local officials and the general public.

Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $62,707

This is a home-based position and supports the Southeast region of the State. The position requires travel including some overnights. Must have a valid NC Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 90-days of employment.

This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.

Incentives of NC State Employment

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program