Community Development Specialist

Internal Posting- This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina State Government Employees And Eligible RIF Candidates From North Carolina State Government or Current Temporary Employees.

The Recruitment Range For This Position Is $45926- $55000.

This Position Is 100% Federally Funded

The Program Analyst position provides comprehensive program monitoring to ensure agency compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. This position supports assigned grantees through structured on-site and virtual reviews of administrative operations fiscal procedures programmatic service delivery and documentation of participant outcomes.

This work supports the Office of Economic Opportunitys commitment to advancing agency accountability and service delivery effectiveness. The Program Analyst plays a key role in reviewing contracts amendments and performance data to support overall program integrity and the achievement of targeted outcomes.

• Monitor assigned agencies through scheduled onsite and virtual reviews for contractual and regulatory compliance.

• Review and evaluate grantee administrative structures operational procedures and governance documentation.

• Examine participant eligibility records and outcome tracking for accuracy and completeness.

• Analyze applications amendments and contracts for adherence to federal and state guidelines.

• Prepare comprehensive monitoring reports and summary documentation of findings.

• Deliver technical assistance to grantees to address identified compliance issues.

• Compile and assess performance reports to evaluate agency capacity and effectiveness.

• Support grantees in interpreting policy guidance related to program operations.

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to maintain monitoring tools analyze data and draft correspondence.

• Participate in team coordination meetings and contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families across North Carolina to achieve lasting self-sufficiency. Through strategic partnerships and targeted funding OEO supports Community Action Agencies and Limited Purpose Agencies in delivering critical services that help residents secure employment access housing obtain food and healthcare and care for their families. Rooted in a long-standing commitment to economic justice since its founding in 1966 OEO administers the federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program and continues to lead efforts that reduce poverty and strengthen the social and economic well-being of communities statewide.

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: more information about DHHS: Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.

Qualified applicants must possess and applications must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

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