Economic Development Program Administrator

Title: Economic Development Program Administrator

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $62K to $72K

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel

Location:Main Street Centre

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

If you are detail-orientated a strategic thinker and a resource connector this role is for you!

The Economic Development Program Administrator plays a key role in driving economic initiatives with regional councils local government public education state agencies and other public/private entities with a vital interest in community and economic development.

Become a part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to fostering community growth and vitality. Take on diverse responsibilities from program management and outreach to grant management and strategic analysis that will hone your leadership and project management skills. Here is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities include supporting regional development through ongoing evaluation of active projects and requests for funding ensuring that grantees and sub-recipients utilize funding in accordance with program requirements providing technical assistance for the delivery of the required benefits on time within budget and creating supportive community relationships. The role requires the use of DHCDs Centralized Application and Management System (CAMS) to manage organizational budgets remittances and reporting submissions.

The incumbent must be comfortable conveying technical information and recommendations through public speaking public outreach written reports and analysis. The Program Administrator is also responsible for developing and managing grant agreements tracking grant performance metrics and impact; and collaborating with community and economic development staff.

DHCDs Division of Economic Development and Community Vitality welcomes individuals who are analytical self-determined action-oriented comfortable conducting research and are interested in utilizing interpersonal skills by working with a diverse range of stakeholders team members and communities.

Bring your skills and passion to DHCD and help shape the economic future of our communities!

Must be able to engage in periodic overnight travel. Valid Virginia drivers license is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of policy analysis grant management and/or program performance management.
Knowledge of local state and or federal-level economic development initiatives.
Knowledge of economic development and holistic approaches to grow and diversify regional economies.
Skilled in designing and conducting programs and/ or program compliance or equivalent work experience in a professional environment.
Strong analytical skills such as data and information analysis problem-solving critical thinking researching etc. and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Skilled in effectively communicating orally and in writing while building impactful working relationships with diverse populations team members and stakeholders such as state officials policy boards legislative bodies and the general public etc.
Demonstrated skillset in reading and interpreting specific program regulations and applying them to understand program requirements regarding grant financial administration to successfully monitor grantee initiatives.
Work experience and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) to create reports draft documents and create presentations.

Additional Considerations

Experience in conducting and facilitating workshops.
Experience in managing multiple programs priorities and fiscal resources such as administering and tracking payments with state grants preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the positions closing date. Applications/changes received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail email or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge skills experience and abilities.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Answers should be reflected in jobs and positions held.

Background and Reference Checks:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and reference checks. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Spouses:
We are committed to recruiting hiring and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military National Guard or Reserve. If applicable please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

Sponsorship:
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Housing and Community Development practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility diversity opportunity and inclusion.

Diversity Opportunity and Inclusion:
DHCD is committed to providing valuable opportunities for a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel supported. DHCD seeks to work with partners grantees and vendors who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as a practice and have a demonstrated record of this commitment.

Alternative Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at . Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.